Connecticut response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision regarding lengthy sentences for juvenile offenders
Juvenile Overview
- Public Act 15-84 establishes new parole eligibility rules for minors who are sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
- PA 15-84 Hearings (by year)
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2022
- 2023
- Public Act 23-169 Expands parole eligibility to include 18, 19 and 20 year olds.
- PA 23-169 Hearings (by year)
Notice regarding Offender Court Actions
Generally, crime victims have the right to attend the trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend. Some courts have provided notification to the Office of the Victim Advocate when offenders file court actions that might not be captured by the victim notification system.