HB 5417 works to establish a training program for police officers on when to apply for and issue a detention order, requires judges who decline a detention order to articulate why the order was declined, and redefines car theft in Connecticut. Specifically, this bill:
- Works with the Judicial Branch to speed up juvenile arraignments.
- Permits GPS monitoring for repeat juvenile offenders.
- Provides flexibility with the 6-hour hold at a community correctional center or lock-up if an arresting officer is in the process of seeking a detention order.
- Treats car theft uniformly, punishing it by the number of offenses instead of the value of the car stolen.
- Requires local police to be notified when applicants for gun permits do not pass background checks.
I am proud of this legislation and the bipartisan work that went into crafting these reforms. This bill is smart on crime and takes meaningful steps to make our communities safer. Crime in Connecticut is at near decades-long lows because of the proactive reforms we've enacted in recent years. HB 5417 builds upon those efforts.
Please lookout for a summary of legislative highlights from me coming soon! As always, if you have any questions or concerns about legislation passed or votes that I take, please reach out to me. |
