Connecticut HB05535 establishes an Office of the Claims Commissioner to hear and decide claims for wrongful incarceration awards up to $15,000 and.

Connecticut HB05535 creates an Office of the Claims Commissioner to handle claims for wrongful incarceration awards up to $15,000. The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or special deputies can decide these claims. Appeals of these decisions must be filed within 20 days. The bill also extends the General Assembly's review period for wrongful incarceration awards. If the Assembly takes no action, the Commissioner's determination is confirmed. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Connecticut HB05535 establishes an Office of the Claims Commissioner to hear and decide claims for wrongful incarceration awards up to $15,000 and.

Connecticut HB05535 creates an Office of the Claims Commissioner to handle claims for wrongful incarceration awards up to $15,000. The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, or special deputies can decide these claims. Appeals of these decisions must be filed within 20 days. The bill also extends the General Assembly's review period for wrongful incarceration awards. If the Assembly takes no action, the Commissioner's determination is confirmed. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.