Senate Bill No. 357, identified as File No. 469, is a legislative proposal concerning the control of the Union Avenue Detention Center in New Haven. The bill stipulates that effective from its passage, and specifically starting on January 1, 2025, the detention center located on Union Avenue in New Haven will be transferred under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Department. This transfer of control is a new insertion into the current law.

The fiscal impact of this bill includes an estimated cost of approximately $1,090,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,179,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the Judicial Department. Additionally, there will be costs of about $291,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $581,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the State Comptroller for fringe benefits. The bill also outlines that the City of New Haven may realize savings of up to $1.3 million annually due to the transfer of responsibilities. The Judicial Department will need to hire 25 new Judicial Marshals, with trainee compensation starting at about $56,000 annually before overtime. Other expenses include costs for food, clothing, and general supplies for detainees, amounting to approximately $270,000 annually. The bill may also affect the Tiered PILOT grant that New Haven receives in future years, as current law allows for reimbursement for property taxes for certain juvenile residential centers. The ongoing fiscal impact of the bill is expected to continue into the future, subject to inflation.