Chapter 959. Court Jurisdiction and Power
Section
54-1 and 54-1aCriminal jurisdiction of trial justices; of Court of Common Pleas.54-1bArraignment of prisoner. Advice as to rights.54-1cAdmissibility of confession.54-1dPlace of arraignment. Multiple arrest warrants. Multiple credit card and automated teller machine offenses. Identity theft and related offenses. Violation of order of protection by electronic or telephonic means.54-1eElection of place of trial when venue is in the geographical area of Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, and Seymour.54-1f(Formerly Sec. 6-49). Arrest without warrant. Pursuit outside precincts.54-1gTime of arraignment. Violation of protective order, standing criminal protective order or restraining order.54-1h(Formerly Sec. 6-49a). Arrest by complaint and summons for commission of misdemeanor.54-1i(Formerly Sec. 54-40a). Duty of law enforcement officer before charging with a crime a person found in unconscious condition.54-1jAscertainment that defendant understands possible immigration and naturalization consequences of guilty or nolo contendere plea.54-1kIssuance of protective orders in cases of stalking, harassment, sexual assault, risk of injury to or impairing morals of a child.54-1lShort title: Alvin W. Penn Racial Profiling Prohibition Act.54-1mAdoption of policy prohibiting certain police actions. Traffic stop information. Standardized method. Data collection and reporting.54-1nComplaint by victim of identity theft. Law enforcement agency's responsibilities.54-1oElectronic recording of custodial interrogations.54-1pEyewitness identification procedures.54-1qCourt to advise defendant that guilty or nolo contendere plea may have consequence of suspension of driver's license.54-1rComplaint by protected person re violation of order of protection by electronic or telephonic means. Law enforcement agency's responsibilities.54-1sRacial Profiling Prohibition Project Advisory Board. Membership. Duties.54-1tAdoption of policy re police use of electronic defense weapons. Data collection. Reports.54-2Conviction and binding over by trial justice.54-2aIssuance of bench warrants of arrest, subpoenas, capias and other criminal process. Release conditions. Service of court process. Entry of warrants and process into computer system.54-2b54-2b54-2cTraffic violator need not appear in court, when. Schedule of fines established.54-2dNotation in computer network of actions taken by law enforcement agency to execute certain warrants.54-2eIssuance of rearrest warrant or capias for failure to appear.54-3 and 54-4Issue of warrant after arrest. Trial justice may issue criminal process to be served anywhere in the state.54-554-554-6 to 54-12Criminal jurisdiction of municipal courts. Limit of jurisdiction of municipal courts. Jurisdiction over violations concerning overweight commercial vehicles. Bonds on adjournment of hearing. Copies of files and records for Superior Court and state's attorneys on bindover; notice when proceeding pending on seized property. Appointment of court interpreters in municipal and trial justice court. Appeal from municipal court or trial justice.54-13 and 54-1454-13 and 54-1454-15 and 54-16Binding over on probable cause. Jurisdiction of Common Pleas Court on appeals.54-1754-1754-17aPresentation in one judicial district for offenses charged in various districts where defendant to plead guilty.54-1854-1854-18a to 54-21Transfer of criminal cases between Superior and Common Pleas Court. Certain cases to be tried at first term. Search when cruelty is suspected. Search warrants in cases of cruelty to animals.54-22 to 54-2454-22 to 54-2454-25 and 54-26Release on recognizance. Witnesses in courts of other states.54-2754-2754-2854-2854-29 to 54-31Seizure of obscene literature and gambling implements. Illegal articles and implements to be destroyed. Judges of city courts may act.54-3254-3254-33Search warrants for gambling and lottery implements.54-33aIssuance of search warrant, warrant for tracking device or warrant for foreign corporation records or data. No-knock warrants prohibited.54-33bSearch of person.54-33cWarrant application, affidavits, execution and return. Copies. Orders.54-33dInterference with search.54-33eDestruction of property.54-33fMotion for return of unlawfully seized property and suppression as evidence.54-33gForfeiture of moneys and property related to commission of criminal offense. In rem proceeding. Disposition. Secondary evidence of forfeited property.54-33h(Formerly Sec. 53-279). Arrest of keeper of gambling equipment; seizure and disposition of property.54-33i“Journalist”, “news organization” and “news” defined.54-33jIssuance of search warrant for property of journalist or news organization.54-33k“Strip search” defined.54-33lStrip searches. Procedure.54-33mFailure to wear seat belt not probable cause for vehicle search.54-33nSearch of school lockers and property.54-33oSearch of vehicle stopped solely for a motor vehicle violation.54-33pRestrictions on cannabis-related stop or search of a person or motor vehicle.54-34 and 54-35Search of person. Condemnation of gambling implements, notice.54-36Disposition of property held as evidence.54-36aDefinitions. Inventory. Return of stolen property. Disposition of other seized property. Return of compliance.54-36bExaminer of seized property, appointment, duties.54-36cDisposition of seized property on order of the examiner of seized property.54-36dProceedings under chapters 214, 220 and 490 concerning cigarettes, alcohol and fisheries and game, respectively, exempt from certain licensing and disposition requirements.54-36eFirearms and ammunition to be turned over to state police. Sale at public auction.54-36fReceipt for seized property to be given by law enforcement officials.54-36gDestruction of controlled drugs, controlled substances and drug paraphernalia held as evidence in criminal proceedings. Petition, notice and hearing. Representative samples. Certificate of results. Destruction upon final disposition of criminal action. Records.54-36hForfeiture of moneys and property related to illegal sale or exchange of controlled substances or money laundering. In rem proceeding. Disposition.54-36iDrug assets forfeiture revolving account. Allocation of moneys.54-36j to 54-36lSeizure and forfeiture of motor vehicle used in patronizing a prostitute. Innocent owner defense to forfeiture of motor vehicle used in patronizing a prostitute. Release of motor vehicle seized in connection with arrest for patronizing a prostitute; delivery or return of motor vehicle upon disposition of prosecution.54-36mImpoundment of motor vehicle occupied by person arrested for patronizing a prostitute from a motor vehicle.54-36nIdentification and tracing of seized and recovered firearms and ammunition.54-36oProperty derived from identity theft subject to forfeiture to state. Exceptions. Proceeds.54-36pForfeiture of moneys and property related to sexual exploitation, prostitution and human trafficking. In rem proceeding. Disposition.54-37 to 54-39Disposition of accused acquitted on ground of insanity. Release of persons confined under order prior to October 1, 1959. Petition for release. Disposition of insane person upon expiration of term.54-4054-4054-40a54-40a54-4154-41