Criminal Justice Reform

After a delay, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced in December that thousands of convictions would be erased at the beginning of 2024. But as of now, advocates say there are still over 100,000 people waiting to have their records expunged.

Officials are considering a restoration of the CT Juvenile Training School, with new services for children in the criminal legal system.

The Connecticut justice system has released findings from a study called "Moving Justice Forward” which has been in the works for two years. The results have helped to produce an action plan to address inequities.

More than 100 Connecticut faith leaders gathered on Wednesday night in Fairfield to advocate for legislative action. Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut, or CONECT, want the Legislature to pass criminal justice reform and funding for education before the session ends.

Prison advocates rallied outside the Connecticut State Capitol on Tuesday ahead of a vote in the Legislature that could bring the state closer to criminal justice reform.

The bill legalizing recreational marijuana in 2021 was not retroactive, making it difficult to clear the records of people previously charged with cannabis-related offenses.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont passed a bill legalizing cannabis in 2021. Now, recreational sales allow anybody over 21 to purchase marijuana.

More than 44,000 people convicted of cannabis possession are set to have their records fully or partially erased on January 1, when Connecticut’s new clean slate law takes effect.

The three candidates running for governor in Connecticut clashed in their last televised debate on Tuesday night.

Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin criticized New York’s bail laws after the man who attacked him on stage during a campaign event in the gubernatorial race was released the next day.