Connecticut House Bill HB05638

Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/21/25
• Refer: 1/21/25

Caption

An Act Concerning The Management And Funding Of The Criminal Justice Information System.

Impact

The enacted legislation would transfer any funds that have been appropriated to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the criminal justice information system to the Office of Policy and Management. This shift is intended to centralize funding and oversight under a single office which may enhance the accountability and efficiency of how these funds are used. By managing the funds and the system's development under one roof, the bill seeks to create a more streamlined process for integrating criminal justice data.

Summary

House Bill 05638, titled 'An Act Concerning The Management And Funding Of The Criminal Justice Information System,' aims to enhance the management and oversight of the criminal justice information system in the state. The bill proposes that the Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division, which is part of the Office of Policy and Management, should take the lead in managing the development and utilization of this information system. This change is expected to improve coordination and effectiveness in how criminal justice data is handled across various agencies.

Contention

While the bill presents a clear plan for risk management within the criminal justice system, it also opens up discussions about accountability and oversight. Critics may raise concerns regarding the extent of oversight the Office of Policy and Management will have over the various entities that utilize the criminal justice information system. Ensuring that all stakeholders have a voice in how the system is developed and manages its funding could become a point of contention during subsequent discussions and implementations of the bill.