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HB 5564

AN ACT CONCERNING VICTIM STATEMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VICTIM NOTIFICATION.

2026 Regular Session

HB 5564 expands Connecticut victim notification requirements and victim statement procedures in criminal cases to increase victim participation and awareness throughout prosecution.

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Bill Summary · HB 5564

Legislative bill overview

HB 5564 modifies Connecticut's victim notification and victim statement procedures within the criminal justice system. The bill establishes new requirements for when and how victims must be informed of case developments and potentially expands opportunities for victims to provide statements to courts. These changes aim to enhance victim participation and awareness throughout the criminal process.

Why is this important

Victim notification and participation rights significantly affect how crime survivors experience the justice system and their sense of closure. Strengthening these protections can increase victim engagement in prosecution while also creating administrative burdens on courts and prosecutors. The balance between victim rights and judicial efficiency directly impacts resource allocation within criminal justice agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of notification requirements: Determining which case developments trigger mandatory victim notification (arrests, plea deals, sentencing, parole eligibility) and whether requirements apply to all crimes or specific categories
  • Resource and compliance costs: The fiscal impact on courts, prosecutors, and victim services agencies to implement expanded notification systems, particularly in under-resourced jurisdictions
  • Victim statement procedures: Questions about when victims can submit statements, to whom, in what format, and whether defense counsel has access—balancing victim voice against defendants' rights to confront evidence

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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