Substitute Senate Bill No. 1387 seeks to amend the responsibilities of the Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board and the information technology systems it manages. The bill repeals Sections 54-142q and 54-142s of the general statutes, replacing them with new provisions that clarify the board's duties, structure, and the role of an executive director responsible for overseeing a comprehensive state-wide information technology system. Key definitions are introduced, including "governing board," "offender-based tracking system," and "criminal justice information systems." The bill also establishes the board's composition, meeting requirements, and emphasizes the importance of interoperability, security, and efficient operation of these systems.

Significant insertions in the bill authorize the executive director to enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the board and specify the types of information accessible by the Division of Public Defender Services. The bill expands the Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS) to include a broader range of information from criminal justice agencies, mandating a central electronic repository for various records, including police reports and court records, which must be integrated and updated in real-time. The governing board is granted authority to recommend legislation and develop policies for data access and security, ensuring that the system remains accessible to authorized officials and the public while maintaining privacy protections. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with no anticipated 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