History of the Connecticut Judicial Seal Home Home BannerBanner

Case Look-up Courts Directories Educational Resources E-Services Juror Information Online Media Resource Center Opinions Opportunities Self-Help Frequently Asked Questions Home Attorneys Espanol menu
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Court Support Services Division (CSSD)
Adult Bail / IAR (Intake, Assessment, Referral)
Frequently Asked Questions

Adult Services Bail provides pre trial services to ensure that the roles and responsibilities mandated in the Connecticut General Statutes are achieved with regard to pre trial release and court appearances. Employees include Bail Commissioners and Intake, Assessment and Referral Specialists (IAR Specialists).

Adult Services Bail/IAR provides services to individuals referred as follows:

  • Individuals detained by a local or state police agency subsequent to an arrest.
  • Individuals detained prior to arraignment who have not been interviewed by bail staff during non-court business hours
  • Individuals held on bond subsequent to arraignment
  • Individuals who have pre-trial conditions of release ordered by the Court
  • Individuals accessing pre-trial diversion programs

Bail Services include assistance to the Court by providing bail interview and assessment services every day of the year, two shifts each day. Bail staff work traditional court hours as well as non-court hours. Second shift coverage during non-court hours is normally conducted between the hours of 6 PM and 2 AM each day. Weekend and holiday coverage is also conducted.

Pre-Trial Non-Court Coverage: Bail staff contact local and state police departments to obtain information relating to individuals who have been arrested and who have not been released on a non-financial bond or posted bond. Bail staff conducts a bail interview / investigation and promptly order the release of such person on a bond sufficient to provide reasonable assurance of such person’s appearance in Court. Such bond may include: written promise to appear, bond without surety, bond with surety. Bail staff may also order conditions of release during non-court hours.
 

 

CSSD Quick Links

Court Support Services Home

 

Pre-Trial Arraignment Services: Bail staff will prepare a written bail report for individuals who remain detained prior to arraignment and provide the report to the Court, defense counsel and prosecutor. The bail report will include a bail recommendation based upon the least restrictive condition or conditions of release necessary to ensure an appearance in court. The recommendation will consider the circumstances of the offense, defendant’s record of previous convictions, the defendant’s past record of appearance in court after being admitted bail, defendant’s family ties, employment record, financial resources, character and mental condition and community ties.

Pre-Trial Supervision Services: Bail staff will monitor all conditions of release ordered by the Court. Pre-trial supervision may include the program referral and placement process, electronic monitoring, substance testing and office reporting instructions. Bail staff will provide the Court with a progress report for each court appearance.

Jail Re-Interview (JRI) Services: Bail staff provides jail re-interview services at Department of Correction facilities to obtain additional defendant information for individuals held on bond subsequent to arraignment. JRI staff will work with the defendant and their families and / or references to develop a pre-trial release plan. Pre-trial release plans consider the defendant’s treatment needs and the family’s ability to post bond. If a pre-trial release recommendation is appropriate the information is communicated back to the Court and is ruled upon during a bond modification hearing. This program allows clients to access treatment quicker and also helps to relieve overcrowding at jail and prison facilities.

Jail Diversion: The CT Jail Diversion (JD) Program is designed to improve access to community services in lieu of incarceration for adult defendants who have a serious mental illness. JD is funded and operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services which sites mental health clinicians in all 20 state Geographical Area courts. The JD clinicians conduct a clinical screening for defendants in the court lock-up to determine the need for mental health and substance abuse services.

If the defendant and defense attorney agree, the JD clinician can offer an option of treatment services as an alternative to incarceration on bond. If the court diverts the defendant to treatment, the JD clinician connects the person with treatment and then monitors and reports compliance for the duration of the court case. If the court does not divert the defendant, the JD clinician forwards clinical information to the jail mental health and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Pre-Trial Diversion Programs: Pre Trial Diversion programs can be ordered by a Judge of the Superior Court in lieu of prosecution. Bail staff plays a significant role in the administration of pre-trial diversion programs and conduct eligibility investigations, provide program placement and supervision services. Diversionary programs that include supervision are: Pretrial Accelerated Rehabilitation, Supervised Diversionary Program, Community Service Labor Program, School Violence Prevention, Suspended Prosecution for Illegal Sale, Delivery or Transfer of Pistols or Revolvers, Youthful Offender Program and Treatment of Drug or Alcohol Dependent Offenders in Lieu of Prosecution.
 

For information on Adult Bail/IAR please contact
Deputy Director Greg Halzack

 

Attorneys | Case Look-up | Courts | Directories | Educational Resources | E-Services | Español | FAQ's | Juror Information | Media | Opinions | Opportunities | Self-Help | Home

Common Legal Words | Contact Us | Site Map | Website Policies and Disclaimers

Copyright © 2012, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch