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CT SB00952
CT SB00952An Act Concerning Parole Eligibility For An Individual Serving A Lengthy Sentence For A Crime Committed Before The Individual Reached The Age Of Twenty-one And Criminal History Records Erasure.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To broaden eligibility for parole to include those individuals serving long sentences for crimes committed before the individual was twenty-five years of age, under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill broadens eligibility for parole to include individuals serving long sentences for crimes committed before the age of 21, under certain circumstances. It also expands provisions for the erasure of criminal records for certain misdemeanor and low-level felony offenses, with some exceptions. Specifically, the bill allows individuals convicted of crimes committed before age 21 and sentenced to more than 10 years' incarceration to be eligible for parole after serving 60% of their sentence or 12 years, whichever is greater. The bill also establishes a process for the Board of Pardons and Paroles to assess the suitability of these individuals for parole release. Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions for the erasure of criminal records, including exempting certain offenses like DUI and sexual offenses from being eligible for erasure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Josh Elliott (D),
Jillian Gilchrest (D),
Maryam Khan (D),
Martin Looney (D),
David Michel (D),
Pat Miller (D),
Corey Paris (D),
Robyn Porter (D),
Kadeem Roberts (D),
Christopher Rosario (D),
Travis Simms (D),
Steve Stafstrom (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor (on 06/28/2023)
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