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Bail Services State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

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During the last couple of years, there has been the enactment of laws across the country that are similar thematically when it comes to the rights of victims in a pre-trial release. The common belief is that victims have a legal right to have “protection” through the imposing of bail. This is also actualized by setting conditions for the release of the defendant which can be done by the bail commissioner, the courts, or the police. There are specific laws in Connecticut that address the rights of the victims. A good bail bondsman in Connecticut should be aware of such laws in order to help with securing the release of the defendant.

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The area of Criminal Court Programs and Services include those probation-based functions, programs, and services that operate within the jurisdiction of a court that handles criminal acts that have been committed by a person who is 16 years of age or older. Important advances in criminal justice practices have led to probation departments increasing their specialization in investigation and supervision regarding high risk offenders including DWI, domestic violence and sex offense cases.

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What are some options or programs that people have? Are there any sort of diversionary programs for first time offenders or pre-trial intervention programs? 

General - A guide to your first court appearance. This was written for people in Wyoming, but it applies to every state. 

State Specific- CT - Legal Guide on the Connecticut Criminal Justice Process written by attorney Kevin Murray Smith on November 7th, 2010. 

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Fact Sheet on State Administered General assistance (Cash Assistance) 

State Specific- CT - Need assistance with finding a pro bono attorney for your legal matter? Access a list of legal service providers in Connecticut  here. 

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Connecticut Legal Services and Root & Rebound partnered to create a know-your-rights guide that will empower currently and formerly incarcerated people, and people with arrest and conviction records, across the state as they navigate the complex process of reentry and protecting their rights. The guide is also written to aid the work of social service providers, lawyers supporting people with records, and family members with directly impacted loved ones.

The Connecticut Roadmap to Reentry is a resource to equip people in Connecticut with the tools they need to thrive – not just survive – in reentry.

State Specific - NY - Disclaimer: The intended audience for these materials is incarcerated people preparing to see the Parole Board without any outside assistance in the preparation process.  

This Guide is offered as a resource to people who have upcoming appearances before the New York State Board of Parole (“Parole Board” or “the Board”) who are not working directly with supporters on the outside to prepare. It draws on the expertise of people who have previously appeared before the Parole Board, as well as some advocates who have assisted them.