Loading chat...

CT HJ00261

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article Twenty-Nine of the Connecticut State Constitution to revise bail and pretrial release requirements for criminal defendants
  • Establishes that accused persons are eligible for pretrial release, except courts may deny release if no conditions would reasonably assure court appearance, protect public safety, or prevent obstruction of the criminal justice process
  • Removes obsolete constitutional language referencing capital offenses and crimes punishable by death
  • Updates gender-neutral language throughout the constitutional provision, replacing "himself" and "him" with "the accused" and "such person"
  • Directs the amendment to be presented to voters at the November 4, 2024 general election, with Judiciary and Government Administration and Elections committees issuing joint favorable recommendations

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution To Revise Requirements Relating To The Offering Of Bail Or Pretrial Release To Persons Accused Of A Crime.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections4/18/2023
Judiciary3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available