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+//Although we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
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+Connecticut’s registry laws are codified at Title 54 (Criminal Proceedings), Chapter 969 (Registration of Sexual Offenders).
 ===== Connecticut Laws Regarding Registration =====
 === Who must register? ===
-Chap 969: Sec. 54-251, 252, 254\\
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(a)]], [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(a)]], [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254|54-254(a)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-Chap 969: 54-251\\
+Chap 969: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(a)]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. 54-257\\
+Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257|54-257(c)]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257]]\\
+Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(a)]]\\
-Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. 54-251\\
+Or life Chap 969: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(a)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]\\
-Or life Chap 969: 54-252\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Mental disease or defect. Chap 969: Sec. 54-255\\
+By levels, based on type of conviction.
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-255|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-255]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251 2(a)]] For Life\\
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(b)]] 10 years
-Public notification Chap 969: Sec. 54-258\\
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-258|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-258]]
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
 No.
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(b) and (c)]]
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
+No
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
+No, however, restrictions can be imposed on individuals through specific terms of probation, parole, or local municipal ordinances.
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
+No.
-Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252\\
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+Chap 969: Sec [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253|54-253(c) and (d)]]
-Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252\\
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]
-=====   =====
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(a)]] and [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(a)]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-Chap 952: Sec. 53-21; § 53a-70 – 74; 53a-81 – 89; 53a-90a; 53a-191 ; 54-102a\\
+Chap 952: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_939.htm#sec_53-21a|53-21]];  [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm|53a-70 – 74]]; [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm|53a-81 – 89]]; [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-90a|53a-90a]]; [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-191|53a-191]] ; [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-102a|54-102a(c)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
-Yes. Chap 952: 53-a-40; Chap 961: 54-125e\\
+No
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-40|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-40]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e]]
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-No.
+No
+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
+Chap 952: Section [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-30|53a-30]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? ===
-Age 16. Chap 952: 53a-71a.1\\
+Age 16. Chap 952: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|53a-71(a)(1)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-Yes. Chap 952: 53a-71a.1\\
+Yes. Chap 952: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|53a-71(a)(1)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===
-Yes, after prison and parole.\\
+Yes, A person who has been convicted of a felony and committed to confinement in a correctional institution or facility of the federal government or of another state shall have such person's electoral privileges restored once such person has been released from confinement.\\
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_143.htm#sec_9-46a|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_143.htm#sec_9-46a]]\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/rpt/pdf/2021-R-0188.pdf|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/rpt/pdf/2021-R-0188.pdf]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
 [[http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54567|http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54567]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf]]\\
 [[https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf|https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/html/bill.pdf|https://www.cga.ct.gov/html/bill.pdf]]\\
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 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
-bills by subject:\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp|Bills by subject]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp|Bills by information search]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgabilltracking.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgabilltracking.asp ]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-Joint Judiciary\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/|Joint Judiciary]]\\
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/|https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/]]\\
+\\
-Joint Public Safety and Security Committee\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/|Joint Public Safety and Security Committee]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/|https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-[[http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM|http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM]]\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/hlist.asp|House]]\\
-House [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/hlist.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/hlist.asp]]\\
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp|Senate]]
-Senate [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === Contact information for state registry office ===
-Response needed.\\
+You must agree to terms and click continue and then click on Contact link; it won’t allow the address to be copied.\\
 [[http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=54567|http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=54567 ]]
 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-Response needed.\\
+[[https://onestandardofjustice.org/|One Standard of Justice]]
-[[http://www.ctosj.org/|http://www.ctosj.org/]]
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
-Response needed.\\
+Response needed.
-[[http://exacturl.state.gov|Link needed.]]
 === Other helpful information ===
-This seems very fact based and reform oriented.\\
+[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/]]
-[[https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf|https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf]]