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CT HB05181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Geoffrey Luxenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to require automatic assignment of legal counsel to any person under 18 years of age charged with a crime
  • Eliminates household income as a factor in determining eligibility for appointed counsel for minors
  • Applies to all criminal charges against juveniles regardless of family financial circumstances
  • Referred to Committee on Judiciary during February 2022 session
  • Introduced by Rep. Luxenberg, 12th District

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Legal Counsel In A Criminal Matter To A Person Under Eighteen Years Of Age.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

2/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2022

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