Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06367

Introduced
1/23/25  

Caption

An Act Concerning Judicial Review Of Probation Sentences.

Impact

The impact of HB 06367 on state laws is significant, as it alters the existing framework surrounding probation. By enabling judicial review after five years of successful completion, the bill aims to reduce the burden of extended supervision on individuals who have proven their rehabilitation. This could lead to changes in how probation sentences are perceived and managed within the criminal justice system, potentially reducing the total number of individuals serving long-term probation.

Summary

House Bill 06367 proposes amendments to title 54 of the general statutes, allowing for judicial review of probation sentences after an individual has successfully completed five years of supervision. This legislative change aims to provide individuals with mandatory probation sentences an opportunity to petition for a reduction or termination of their probation status through a formal hearing process. This change is designed to enhance the accountability of the criminal justice system while allowing for a pathway back to normalcy for individuals who have demonstrated compliance with their probation terms.

Contention

While proponents of the bill argue that it allows for necessary relief for rehabilitated individuals, there may be points of contention surrounding the bill's implementation. Critics might voice concerns about the criteria for 'good cause' during termination hearings or the potential for this amendment to disrupt the consistency of probation enforcement. There may also be debates on the implications for victims and the balance between rehabilitation and accountability within the judicial system.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB06478

An Act Concerning Youth Service Bureaus And Judicial Review Boards.

CT HB06261

An Act Concerning A Review Of Judicial Procedures In The Housing Session Of The Superior Court.

CT HB06874

An Act Concerning Judicial Branch Operations, The Sharing Of Judicial Branch Records And The Award Of Damages In Certain Civil Matters.

CT HB05178

An Act Concerning A Crime Victim's Participatory Rights In A Violation Of Probation Hearing.

CT SB00445

An Act Concerning A Jobs Program For Youth Impacted By The Juvenile Justice System, Review Of Probation Violations And State-wide Expansion Of Truancy Clinics.

CT SB00444

An Act Concerning The Modification Of Sentences For Cannabis-related Offenses.

CT HB06787

An Act Concerning Modification Of Sentences For Certain Cannabis-related Offenses.

CT HB05262

An Act Concerning Child Sexual Abuse.

CT SB00952

An 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.

CT HB06738

An Act Concerning Compassionate Or Medical Parole And Credits Awarded For Release During An Emergency Declaration And Sentence Commutations By The Board Of Pardons And Paroles.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.