Connecticut Community Service Labor Program
The Community Service Labor Program (CSLP) (C.G.S. § 53a-39c) is available if you are charged with violating Conn.Gen.Stat.Sec 21a-267 or 21a-279. A person who previously has been convicted of a violation of C.G.S. §§ 21-267, 21a-277, 21a-278 or 21a-279 is not eligible for the program. The program may be granted (1) as a “suspended prosecution” pretrial diversionary program, or (2) for a person who has previously participated in the program, as a condition of probation or conditional discharge with a suspended sentence. No person may be placed in the program more than twice.
A person who is granted the “suspended prosecution” program is referred to the Court Support Service Division (CSSD) for placement in the program. A drug education component is required. If the defendant successfully completes the program, the charges are dismissed by the court.
The period of community service shall be a minimum of fourteen days for a first violation and thirty days for a second violation involving a plea of guilty and conviction.
There is a $205.00 participation fee for this program. This was only a brief overview of the program as stated on the the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch's website. When charged with a crime, you should always consult with an attorney.
