Connecticut 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 522 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF VICTIMS.

Last action — FILE NO. 578

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This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 522 adds clarifications regarding the process for allowing victims to make statements before the court during sentencing. Specifically, it emphasizes that the court must inquire about the presence of victims or any submitted statements and may postpone proceedings to ensure a victim can participate. This change aims to better ensure that victim input is considered prior to the acceptance of plea agreements, reflecting a clear procedural requirement for the court's actions in such cases.

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If no victim is present and no such written statement has been submitted, the court (1) shall inquire on the record whether an attempt has been made to notify any such victim as provided in subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of this section or, if the defendant was originally charged with a violation of section 53a-167c for assaulting a peace officer, whether the peace officer has been personally notified as provided in subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of this section, and (2) may postpone the acceptance of a negotiated plea or sentence, in order to enable a victim to be present or to give the state's attorney, assistant state's attorney or deputy assistant state's attorney more opportunity to notify any possible victim.
If no victim is present and no such written statement has been submitted, the court (1) shall inquire on the record whether an attempt has been made to notify any such victim as provided in subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of this section or, if the defendant was originally charged with a violation of section 53a-167c for assaulting a peace officer, whether the peace officer has been personally notified as provided in subdivision (2) of subsection (c) of this section, and (2) may postpone the acceptance of a negotiated plea or sentence in order to enable a victim to be present or to give the state's attorney, assistant state's attorney or deputy assistant state's attorney more opportunity to notify any possible victim.
Section 1 October 1, 2018 54-91c Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2018 54-91c JUD Joint Favorable  
To better ensure that the voices of victims are considered before a court accepts a plea agreement.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 578

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 352

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/17/18

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0326

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 522?
SB 522 is sponsored by Doyle, Paul R. and Joan V. Hartley (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 522?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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