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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?
What information must be provided?
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. 54-257(c)
Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. 54-251(a)
Or life Chap 969: 54-252(a)
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
By levels, based on type of conviction.
Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 2(a) For Life
Chap 969: Sec. 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. 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 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?
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. 53-21; 53a-70 – 74; 53a-81 – 89; 53a-90a; 53a-191 ; 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 53a-30
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16. Chap 952: 53a-71(a)(1)
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes. Chap 952: 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/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
https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf
How is the state’s legislature organized?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Best keywords are:
search by key words ’sex offense; sexual offender’
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
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http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=54567
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