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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions to// //**[[wiki@narsol.org?body=State:
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-Correction:&subject=Wiki page comment|wiki@narsol.org]]** . //
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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 =====
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 === 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. Same statute also exempts some juvenile offenders.\\
+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? ===
--253(d) says “Any person not a resident of this state who is registered as a sexual offender under the laws of any other state and who travels in this state on a recurring basis for periods of less than five days shall notify the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection of such person's temporary residence in this state and of a telephone number at which such person may be contacted.”\\
+Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(b) and (c)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253|https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252\\
+No
-[[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]]
-=====   =====
+=== 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.
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
+Chap 969: Sec [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253|54-253(c) and (d)]]
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone 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_54-251|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://uwc.211ct.org/voting-rights-of-convicted-felons-in-connecticut-2/|http://uwc.211ct.org/voting-rights-of-convicted-felons-in-connecticut-2/ ]]
+[[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|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp|Bills by information search]]
 === Best keywords are: ===
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 [[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: ===
-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/hlist.asp|House]]\\
-Senate [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp]]
+[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp|Senate]]
-=====   =====
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-One Standard of Justice\\
+[[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.\\
-[[https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf|https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf]]\\
-Response needed.\\
 [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/]]