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The Real Story: Second Chance Society

HARTFORD – There is still no vote scheduled, but talks continue toward a possible compromise on Gov. Dan Malloy ‘s signature “Second Chance So...
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HARTFORD - There is still no vote scheduled, but talks continue toward a possible compromise on
Gov. Dan Malloy
's signature "Second Chance Society" legislation, which includes bail reform and gradually raising the age limit to 20 for criminal defendants to have their cases handled in juvenile court, rather than adult court. Al and Jenn discuss the ramifications of this piece of criminal justice reform legislation with their guest Mike Lawlor, Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning. Malloy was hoping to continue reforms this past legislative session with a
second set of initiatives
, but they failed to pass the General Assembly.

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