CT HB05470

Probation officers must notify crime victims and their advocates of a probation violation arrest when contact information has been provided, in addition to notifying police officers.

The Court Support Services Division must establish procedures requiring notification of victims when a defendant is arrested for violating probation conditions and must provide victims notice of the first hearing date after arraignment.

Victims are permitted to appear in court to make an oral statement or submit a written statement regarding the defendant's alleged probation violation, which the court must consider before making a determination.

Courts must dispose of or schedule a hearing on violation charges within 120 days of arraignment unless good cause is shown.

The law becomes effective October 1, 2022, and applies to violations of General Statutes Section 53a-32.