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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **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/]]** //+//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 ===== ===== Connecticut Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? === === 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/current/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/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/current/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/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 c\\ +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/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/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 a\\ +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/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]]\\ +
-Or life Chap 969: 54-252\\ +
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]+
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
-There are two levels, based on type of conviction.+By levels, based on type of conviction.
  
-Sec. 54-251 2a For Life\\ +Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251 2(a)]] For Life\\ 
-Sec. 54-252 b 10 years\\ +Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(b)]] 10 years
-\\ +
-[[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]]\\ +
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]+
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
 No. No.
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Sec. 54-251 b a1a\\ +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/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? ===+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Public notification Chap 969: Sec. 54-258\\ +No
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-258|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/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? ===+=== 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. No.
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
-54-253 d\\ +Chap 969: Sec [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253|54-253(c) and (d)]]
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-253|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/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? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
  
-Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 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)]]
-[[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]]\\ +
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252]]+
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== 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? === === 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/current/pub/chap_952.htm|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-125e\\ +No
-[[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e]]+
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === 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? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 === What is the age of consent? === === 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? === === 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 ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === === 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? === === 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]]\\ [[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/current/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf]]\\ 
 [[https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf|https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.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]]\\ [[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? === === 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: === === 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 ]] [[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: === === 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 ===== ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: === === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
  
-One Standard of Justice\\ +[[https://onestandardofjustice.org/|One Standard of Justice]]
-[[https://onestandardofjustice.org/|https://onestandardofjustice.org/]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
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 === Other helpful information === === 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/]] [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/]]
  
  
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