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Connecticut Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Chap 969: Sec. 54-251, 252, 254
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254
What information must registrants provide?
Chap 969: 54-251
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. 54-257 c
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257
Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 a
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
Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?
There are two levels, based on type of conviction.
Sec. 54-251 2a For Life
Sec. 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_54-252
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?
No.
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Sec. 54-251 b a1a
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-255
Is there a registration fee?
No
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Public notification Chap 969: 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?
No.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252
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
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
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-125e
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16. Chap 952: 53a-71a.1
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
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71
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.cga.ct.gov/current/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf
https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
bills by subject:
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillInfo/CGABillInfoRequest.asp
Best keywords are:
search by key words ’sex offense; sexual offender’
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Joint Judiciary
https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/
Joint Public Safety and Security Committee
https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
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
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
One Standard of Justice
https://onestandardofjustice.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Other helpful information
This seems very fact based and reform oriented.
https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf
Response needed.
http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/connecticut/