//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/]]** // {{ :ct.png?nolink&175x139}} 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. [[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)]] === What information must be provided? === Chap 969: [[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_54-251|https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251]] === How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? === Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257|54-257(c)]]\\ Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251|54-251(a)]]\\ Or life Chap 969: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252|54-252(a)]] === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? === By levels, based on type of conviction. 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 === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === No. === 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. === 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 ===== === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === 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)]] === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === No === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === 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? === None. === What is the age of consent? === Age 16. Chap 952: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|53a-71(a)(1)]] === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === Yes. Chap 952: [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71|53a-71(a)(1)]] ===== Info for State Advocates ===== === Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? === 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.\\ [[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.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf|https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf]] === How is the state’s legislature organized? === [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/html/bill.pdf|https://www.cga.ct.gov/html/bill.pdf]]\\ [[http://libguides.law.uconn.edu/ctleghistory|http://libguides.law.uconn.edu/ctleghistory]] === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? === [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp|Bills by subject]] [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp|Bills by information search]] === Best keywords are: === search by key words ’sex offense; sexual offender’ === How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: === [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgabilltracking.asp|https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgabilltracking.asp ]] === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/|Joint Judiciary]]\\ \\ [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/|Joint Public Safety and Security Committee]] === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/hlist.asp|House]]\\ [[https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp|Senate]] ===== Other Useful State Information ===== === Contact information for state registry office === 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: === [[https://onestandardofjustice.org/|One Standard of Justice]] === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === Response needed. === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === Response needed. === Other helpful information === [[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/]]