Substitute Senate Bill No. 475, also known as Public Act No. 26-92, amends various sections of the general statutes related to the Judicial Branch and its administrative functions. Key changes include allowing repairs, alterations, or additions costing $500,000 or less to state buildings under the Chief Court Administrator's supervision without prior approval from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, and raising the approval threshold for larger projects to $3 million. The bill also establishes procedures for the disposal of unclaimed property belonging to detainees, directing proceeds to the General Fund and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Additionally, it modifies reporting requirements for family violence programs and updates language regarding local family violence intervention units, enhancing the efficiency of the Judicial Branch's operations.

The bill further addresses child welfare and custody matters by expanding definitions of relatives eligible for custody and modifying procedures for temporary custody orders. It mandates that parents or guardians be notified of their rights and establishes a rebuttable presumption favoring legal guardianship for temporary custodians. The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely hearings and the best interests of the child in custody proceedings. Other amendments include provisions for educational rights of children in juvenile residential centers, the handling of bail bonds, and the employment process for judicial marshals. Overall, these changes aim to improve the management of state resources, enhance the welfare of children and families, and streamline judicial processes.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 4-58, 51-286f, 52-146v, 47-31a, 54-207a, 54-201, 52-407kk, 52-411, 51-56a, 6-32g, 51-6b
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 4-58, 51-286f, 52-146v, 47-31a, 54-207a, 54-201, 52-407kk, 52-411, 51-56a, 6-32g
File No. 653: 4-58, 51-286f, 52-146v, 47-31a, 54-207a, 54-201, 52-407kk, 52-411, 51-56a, 6-32g
Public Act No. 26-92: 4-58, 51-286f, 52-146v, 47-31a, 54-207a, 54-201, 52-407kk, 52-411, 51-56a, 6-32g