CT SB01503

Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 53a-29 to require probation officers to include educational and workforce achievements in progress reports submitted to the court when evaluating whether to terminate probation early.

Probation officers must submit reports 60 days before probationers complete 2 years (for felonies) or 1 year (for misdemeanors) of supervision, recommending whether probation should continue or be terminated.

Sentencing courts must decide within 60 days of receiving the report whether to continue or terminate probation, and parties may waive the court hearing requirement.

Victims must be notified when early termination is being considered and may appear in court or submit written statements for the record before the court makes its decision.

Effective July 1, 2025, with a $200 probation fee requirement and maximum probation periods ranging from 1 year for minor misdemeanors to 35 years for serious sex offenses.