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CT SB00218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Cicarella

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 46b-127 of Connecticut General Statutes governing juvenile transfer to adult court proceedings
  • Requires courts to weigh "the best interests of the child" alongside public safety when deciding whether to transfer a juvenile case to adult court
  • Modifies the transfer standard so that cases move to adult court when "the best interests of the public will not be served by maintaining the case in the superior court for juvenile matters"
  • Applies to both subsection (a)(3)(C) and subsection (b)(3) of the existing statute, affecting multiple transfer scenarios
  • Introduced by Senator Cicarella (34th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Consideration Of Public Safety When Determining Whether To Transfer A Juvenile To Adult Court.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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