§ 54-127b — Petition re parolee or person serving probation who poses a serious threat to public safety.

Connecticut § 54-127b

• Jurisdiction: Connecticut
• Title 54: Criminal Procedure
• Ch. 961: Trial and Proceedings after Conviction

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Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, any peace officer who is a sworn member of a law enforcement agency or any prosecutorial official who is aware of any person released on parole or serving probation who poses a serious threat to public safety, may file an emergency petition with the supervisory staff of the probation or parole office, as applicable, and a copy of such petition with the office of the Chief State's Attorney. Such petition shall cite risk factors pointing to the person released on parole or serving probation as a serious threat to public safety and may present any information developed by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the course of a criminal investigation or enforcement action, including, but not limited to, social media posts, pictures or videos threatening violence, claiming responsibility for violence or suggesting possession of a firearm. Not later than forty-eight hours after receiving such petition, the supervisory staff of the probation or parole office, as applicable, shall (1) seek a warrant for such person serving probation for a violation of such probation, as applicable, or (2) provide the rationale for not taking an action described in subdivision (1) of this section.

Legislative History

(P.A. 23-53, S. 42.)