Bill > HB07139

This bill makes comprehensive revisions to the statutes governing state marshals in Connecticut, focusing on several key areas. The bill increases the required personal liability insurance for state marshals from $100,000 to $250,000 for damages to an individual and from $300,000 to $500,000 for damages to multiple parties. It also reduces the maximum number of state marshals allowed in several counties, such as decreasing Hartford County's limit from 72 to 62 and New London County's from 38 to 20. The bill establishes more detailed regulations for the State Marshal Commission and State Marshals Advisory Board, including new requirements for professional standards, training, residency, and fitness for duty. Additionally, the legislation introduces significant changes to how state marshals can receive and serve legal documents, including allowing electronic transmission of process under specific conditions and establishing fees for electronic document handling. The bill also clarifies various procedural aspects of service of process, such as notification requirements for evictions and ejectments, and updates mileage reimbursement rates for officers serving legal documents. These changes aim to modernize and standardize the operations of state marshals while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

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