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Connecticut Megan's
Law and Victim's Rights (1) The right to respect
In all criminal prosecutions, a victim shall have
the following right to be treated with fairness and respect throughout the
criminal justice process.
(2) The right to be informed
In all criminal prosecutions, a victim shall
have the following right to notification of court proceedings.
(3) The right to be present
In all criminal prosecutions, a victim shall
have the right to attend the trial and all other court proceedings the accused
has the right to attend.
The right to be heard
In all criminal prosecutions, a victim shall have
the following right to communicate with the prosecution;
In all criminal
prosecutions, a victim shall have the following right to object to or support
any plea agreement entered into by the accused and the prosecution and to make a
statement to the court prior to the acceptance by the court of the plea of
guilty or nolo contendere by the accused; and
In all criminal prosecutions,
a victim shall have the following right to make a statement to the court at
sentencing.
Please refer to the State of Connecticut Joint Resolution No. 13 for further
information regarding the victims' rights.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 13, as Ratified by the Voters, Amends the State
Constitution of Connecticut as Follows:
In all criminal prosecutions, a victim, as the General Assembly may define by
law, shall have the following rights:
(1) The right to be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal
justice process;
(2) The right to timely disposition of the case following
arrest of the accused, provided no right of the accused is abridged;
(3) The
right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal
justice process;
(4) The right to notification of court proceedings;
(5)
the right to attend the trial and all other court proceedings the accused has
the right to attend, unless such person is to testify and the court determines
that such person's testimony would be materially affected if such person hears
other testimony;
(6) The right to communicate with the prosecution;
(7)
The right to object to or support any plea agreement entered into by the accused
and the prosecution and to make a statement to the court prior to the acceptance
by the court of the plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the accused;
(8) The
right to make a statement to the court at sentencing;
(9) The right to
restitution which shall be enforceable in the same manner as any other cause of
action or as otherwise provided by law; and
(10) The right to information
about the arrest, conviction, sentence, imprisonment and release of the accused.
The General Assembly shall provide by law for the enforcement of this
subsection. Nothing in this subsection or in any law enacted pursuant to this
subsection shall be construed as creating a basis for vacating a conviction or
ground for appellate relief in any criminal case.
| Contact Person: |
Connecticut Sex Offenders Unit (860) 685-8060. |
| Offenders Required to Register: |
Offenders who were released into the community prior to October
1, 1988 are not required to register. Some offenders convicted or found not
guilty by reason of mental disease or defect of certain offenses specified under
PA99-183 and released into the community after October 1, 1988 are required to
register. An additional number of offenders convicted or found not guilty by
reason of mental disease or defect and released into the community after October
1, 1998 are also required to register. |
| Information Collected: |
Name, including all aliases used, address, inmate number, SPBI
number, crime(s) requiring registration, date and place of conviction, date of
registration and a complete physical description of the person including
photograph, scars, marks, tattoos, fingerprints and DNA sample Department of
Public Safety. |
| Administrating Agency: |
Board of Parole, Office of Adult Probation, Department of
Corrections, local law enforcement and Connecticut State Police. |
| Timeframe for Registration: |
Registered prior to release by DOC or within 3 days of release by
DPS; 5 days of changing address. Any out of state offenders temporarily in the
state within 3 days or if changing residence to this state within 10
days. |
| Applies to Out of State Offenders: |
Yes - if the "essential elements" of the out of state crime are
substantially the same as any of the crimes requiring registration. |
| Duration of Requirement: |
10 year registration after conviction and release into the
community for non violent and crimes against a minor victim. Lifetime
registration after conviction and release into the community for sexually
violent offenders. |
| Verification of Address: |
90 day mail verification. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance: |
Class D felony. |
| Access to Information: |
Under legislation effective October 1, 1998, two procedures for
public access were established: (1) a copy of the Connecticut Sex Offenders registrations
became available for public inspection in law enforcement agencies serving the
Connecticut Sex Offenders residence municipality, and (2) the statewide Connecticut Sex Offender
registry on the Internet was established, to be available January 1, 1999. Law
enforcement agencies must make the copies of the registration information
available during business hours. The Internet site is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. |
| Confidentiality Provision: |
Disclosure of records is a Class A misdemeanor. |
| Number Registered: |
2,443 + 70 out of state offenders residing in
Connecticut. |
| Percent Compliance: |
90% |
| Internet Access: |
http://www.state.ct.us/dps
Or write for more information to:
Sgt. Sam Izzarelli
Connecticut Sex Offender Registry
111 Country Club Road
PO
Box 2794
Middletown, CT 06457
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