Connecticut House Bill HB06686

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/27/13
• Refer: 3/27/13

Caption

An Act Concerning The Allocation Of Seized Criminal Assets Toward The Payment Of Past-due Child Support Obligations.

Impact

If enacted, HB 6686 would amend several existing statutes related to the handling of seized property by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, it would require that any money or valuable items seized and not claimed by their owners are instead applied to past-due child support for the owner when there is a support order in effect. This change would not only affect the immediate allocation of such seized assets but might also serve as a deterrent to those who evade child support obligations while engaging in criminal behavior.

Summary

House Bill 6686 aims to allocate certain seized criminal assets towards the payment of past-due child support obligations. The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that when property is seized in connection to criminal actions, any proceeds from that property, especially if it is sold, should be directed to settle any outstanding child support owed by the owner of the property. This bill reinforces the importance of financial responsibility for child support from individuals involved in criminal activities, addressing the concern of unpaid child support in a meaningful way.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the bill regarding the fairness and implications of using seized assets for child support payments. Some opponents might raise issues concerning due process and the rights of individuals whose property is seized, arguing that they should not face additional penalties related to child support obligations without proper judicial processes. Furthermore, there could be concerns about how effectively this bill would actualize the intended support for children, depending on the volume of seized assets and the specifics of how proceeds are distributed.