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Connecticut committee hears broad support, questions for Justice of the Peace training bill
Summary
Witnesses and lawmakers at the Planning & Development Committee hearing urged mandatory training, periodic recertification and greater appointment transparency for Justices of the Peace while raising questions about fees, portability and enforcement.
A group of state and national witnesses, town clerks and practicing Justices of the Peace told the Planning & Development Committee on March 4 that House Bill 7150, which would require testing, training, misconduct definitions and a working group for JPs, is long overdue.
Supporters said the bill addresses several problems: there currently is no required training or periodic re‑certification for many Connecticut JPs, appointment procedures can be inconsistent across municipalities and some unaffiliated or minor‑party appointees have limited opportunities to be named between presidential election cycles. Proponents pressed that training could reduce errors on vital records, help JPs spot coercive or…
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