Chapter 325. Department of Correction
Section
18-78Composition of department.18-78aApplicability of Uniform Administrative Procedure Act to department. Exceptions.18-78bVictim Services Unit. Duties and responsibilities.18-79Council of Correction.18-80Commissioner.18-81Duties of commissioner.18-81aHabeas corpus for person in custody of commissioner.18-81bInformational and educational experiences for the public.18-81cCommunity Partners in Action: Office space and telephone service.18-81dMedical and dental treatment of inmates under age of eighteen.18-81eNotification of victim or immediate family member of person who is incarcerated when person is released from correctional facility or transferred to another correctional facility.18-81fNotification of municipal official concerning status of temporary detention facility.18-81g(Formerly Sec. 17a-645). Community-based treatment facility for female offenders.18-81hPublic safety committees established in municipalities with correctional facilities. Reports.18-81iStorage of weapons.18-81jAnnual notification of municipal official in municipalities with correctional facilities concerning capacity and inmate population in facility.18-81kMaintenance of good relations between department and communities surrounding correctional facilities.18-81lCriminal history records checks of correctional personnel.18-81mNotification re existence of standing criminal protective order upon release.18-81nNotification of municipal official concerning agreement for medical care of inmates.18-81oNotification of municipal official and public safety committee concerning agreement for placement of persons in correctional facility.18-81pReview of substance use disorder, screening, diagnostic and treatment services and mental health screening, diagnostic and treatment services.18-81qReturn of unused prescription drugs dispensed in correctional facilities to vendor pharmacies. Requirements. Regulations.18-81rOmbudsman services.18-81sPilot program for debit account telephone system.18-81tQuarterly report on disciplinary reports, inmate assaults, workers' compensation claims and inmate population density for each correctional facility.18-81uUse of computer with Internet access by certain inmates prohibited.18-81vProcedures for conducting metal detector searches of visitors.18-81wDevelopment and implementation of reentry strategy.18-81xFunds for inmate educational services and reentry program initiatives.18-81yLost property board.18-81zDevelopment of risk assessment strategy.18-81aaSecure video connections for parole release hearings.18-81bbAdvisory committees established in certain municipalities with correctional facilities.18-81ccPrevention, detection and monitoring of, and response to, sexual abuse in prisons, jails, correctional centers and juvenile facilities.18-81ddAmendment to contract with municipality in which a correctional facility is located.18-81eePilot program re use of renewable energy at correctional facilities.18-81ffIssuance of state identity card or motor vehicle operator's license to person discharged or released from correctional facility.18-81ggVisitation policies for inmate who is a parent to a child under the age of eighteen.18-81hhPrivacy-related protections for certain inmate activities.18-81iiCare and treatment of inmate with a gender identity differing from assigned sex at birth and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Placement of inmate in correctional institution with inmates of the gender consistent with the inmate's gender identity.18-81jjCorrection Advisory Committee.18-81kkRequests for department's provision of documents related to injury resulting in death or permanent disability of inmate. Regulations.18-81llDepartment's responsibilities re release of medical information by inmate to family or emergency contact.18-81mmRelease of inmate self-identified as suffering from opioid use disorder. Information provided.18-81nnIntervention in or reporting of use of unreasonable, excessive or illegal force by a witnessing officer. Whistle blower protections.18-81ooCommunication services in correctional facilities.18-81ppPlan for the provision of health care services to inmates. Report.18-81qqOffice of the Correction Ombuds.18-81rr to 18-81zz18-81rr to 18-81zz18-82Administrators of correctional institutions: Appointment, removal and qualifications.18-82aParole officer training on resilience and self-care techniques.18-83Acceptance of bequests, devises and gifts.18-84“Inmate” and “prisoner” defined.18-84aDischarge savings accounts. Regulations.18-85Compensation of persons who are incarcerated. Deposit in account. Disbursement priorities.18-85aAssessment for costs of incarceration. State's claim against inmate's property for repayment of costs of incarceration. Exempt property. Program fees. Regulations. Termination of recovery for costs related to time served for erased criminal record.18-85bState's claim against proceeds of person's cause of action or person's inheritance for repayment of costs of incarceration. Exemption.18-85cState's claim against person's estate for repayment of costs of incarceration. Property subject to recovery.18-86Transfers between institutions of department.18-86aContracts with other states for confinement of Connecticut inmates.18-86bContracts with governmental and private vendors for supervision of state inmates outside the state.18-86cContracts re release of inmates.18-86dAgreements with institutions of higher education re free courses for inmates.18-86eReentry employment advisory committee.18-87Transfers to other state institutions and to the executive director of the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch.18-87a to 18-87fContracts with private agencies for: Halfway house handling of prerelease inmates; reentry services for paroled or discharged offenders. Early release: Pretrial inmates; sentenced inmates. Prison overcrowding emergency: Definitions; construction program, release of prisoners.18-87g and 18-87h18-87g and 18-87h18-87iEmergency correctional facility projects and large increases in correctional facility inmate populations: Notices, negotiated agreements between state and municipalities, arbitration.18-87jCriminal Justice Policy Advisory Commission.18-87kPowers and duties of commission.18-87lNew Haven Armory not to be used to house prisoners or other detainees.18-87mAlternatives to Incarceration Advisory Committee: Membership, duties, report. Commissioner to implement alternatives to incarceration initiatives to reduce prison population.18-88(Formerly Sec. 18-14). Industrial activities. State agencies required to purchase necessary products from institution industries. Retail hobby stores.18-88aCorrection Industries Revolving Fund, charge for fringe benefits prohibited.18-89(Formerly Sec. 18-9). Contracts for labor; public institutions.18-90(Formerly Sec. 18-10). Prisoners; employment restricted.18-90aEmployment of inmates.18-90bPilot program for inmate labor in private industry.18-90cInvestigation of certain inmates re child support orders and arrearages.18-90dVocational village program.18-90ePreparation for and administration of commercial driver's license knowledge tests in institution or facility.18-91(Formerly Sec. 18-16). Use of correctional institutions by United States. Removal of inmates to federal institutions.18-91aInternational transfer or exchange of prisoners.18-92Expiration of term on Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.18-93Rules re clothing, transportation, grants and loans to discharged persons.18-94(Formerly Sec. 17-16). Retention of inmates with sexually transmitted disease in correctional or charitable institutions.18-95(Formerly Sec. 17-18). Compensation for injuries of inmates of state correctional and reformatory institutions.18-96(Formerly Sec. 18-22). Proceedings on discharge of mentally ill prisoners.18-96aConsideration of psychiatrist diagnosis in assessment of and providing mental health services to inmate with a mental illness. Mental health issues training for custodial staff. Agency collaboration re assistance to inmate with a mental illness upon release. Report re mental health services.18-96bRestrictive housing status and isolated confinement for incarcerated persons. Reports.18-97Confinement under a mittimus: Presentence confinement credit prior to July 1, 1981.18-98Confinement where bail unobtainable: Presentence confinement credit prior to July 1, 1981.18-98aDeduction of time for periods of employment.18-98bOutstandingly meritorious performance award.18-98cGood conduct credit for presentence confinement prior to July 1, 1981.18-98dCredit for presentence confinement.18-98eEarned risk reduction credit.18-98fUse of earned risk reduction credits. Report.18-98gGeneral offender sentencing information made publically available.18-99Camp for community correctional center, Connecticut Correctional Institution, Cheshire, and School for Boys inmates.18-99aCreation and administration of school district within the Department of Correction. Unified School District #1.18-99bPowers of district. Cooperation with federal government. Provision of menstrual products.18-100Work-release and education-release programs. Transfer to correctional institution, halfway house, group home, mental health facility or community or private residence.18-100a and 18-100bPetty cash fund for loans for work-release program. Release of prisoners to an approved community residence; eligibility.18-100cRelease of prisoners with definite sentences of two years or less to halfway house, group home, mental health facility or other approved community correction program.18-100dSupervision of persons convicted of a crime committed on or after October 1, 1994, required until expiration of sentence.18-100ePilot zero-tolerance drug supervision program.18-100fRelease of certain arrested persons being held pretrial.18-100gRelease of aliens to immigration authorities.18-100hRelease of persons convicted of certain motor vehicle and drug offenses to their residences.18-100iRelease of inmate from custody and transfer to community-based nursing home for palliative and end-of-life care.18-100jPilot treatment program for methadone maintenance and other drug therapies.18-101Disposition of inmate compensation.18-101aFurloughs.18-101bResidential stays at correctional facilities. Continuation in programs beyond discharge date.18-101cSpecial alternative incarceration unit. Program activities.18-101dDonald T. Bergin Correctional Institution.18-101eCalculation of disability retirement income for correction officers upon designation of extraordinary circumstances.18-101fProhibition against disclosure of certain employee files to inmates under the Freedom of Information Act.18-101gEstablishment of wellness initiative for certain employees.18-101hDefinitions.18-101iCommunity-based service programs established.18-101jCommunity correction service areas established.18-101kFunding.