Substitute Senate Bill No. 1387 seeks to modernize the structure and responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board and the information technology systems it manages. The bill introduces new provisions that define the roles of the governing board and its executive director, who will not be a board member but must have relevant qualifications to oversee a comprehensive state-wide information technology system for sharing criminal justice information. Key changes include the governing board's authority to authorize the executive director to enter into contracts and agreements on its behalf, as well as the establishment of committees and recommendations for necessary legislation. The bill also clarifies the types of information accessible by the Division of Public Defender Services and the Office of the Federal Public Defender, while repealing certain existing statutes and inserting new definitions and responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS) by broadening the types of information included in the statewide criminal justice information database. It allows for the inclusion of relevant information from various criminal justice agencies and mandates that the CISS provide access to a wide range of records, such as police reports and court documents, ensuring they are integrated and updated in real-time. The governing board is tasked with overseeing the CISS and ensuring the system is developed using advanced database technology, maintaining high security and privacy standards. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is designed to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 54-142q, 54-142s
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 54-142q, 54-142s
File No. 797: 54-142q, 54-142s