Substitute Senate Bill No. 291, also known as Public Act No. 26-80, establishes a State Marshal Commission to oversee the state marshal system in Connecticut. The commission will consist of eight members, including judges and legislative leaders, with a stipulation that no more than four members can be from the state bar. The bill introduces new operational provisions, such as requiring a majority quorum for decision-making, developing orientation materials for new members, and setting professional standards and training requirements for state marshals. It also outlines the commission's responsibilities in assigning restraining and civil protection orders, ensuring timely service, and filling vacancies, with a preference for full-time applicants who are residents of the relevant county.

Additionally, the bill amends the fee structure for legal processes, increasing the maximum fee for executing summary process judgments or foreclosure ejectments from $100 to $150, and establishes a compensation framework for officers serving legal processes. It introduces stricter regulations for state marshals, including the requirement to provide detailed billing and prohibitions against billing for unperformed work or allowing others to serve process on their behalf. The bill also repeals and replaces certain sections of the general statutes regarding the filling of vacancies within the State Marshal Commission, ensuring that vacancies cannot be filled in counties where the number of state marshals meets or exceeds the allowed limit. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency of the state marshal system.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 6-38f
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 6-38f
File No. 613: 6-38f
Public Act No. 26-80: 6-38f