Chapter 961. Trial and Proceedings after Conviction
Section
54-7754-7754-77aEstablishing venue and selecting jurors for the town of Plymouth.54-77b54-77b54-7854-7854-7954-7954-80 to 54-81bPublic defenders. Assistant public defenders; office; assistance. Expenses. Appointment of special defender. Public defenders for Common Pleas Court. Representation of accused on bindover.54-82Accused's election of trial by court or by jury. Number of jurors.54-82aTest of insanity as defense.54-82bRight to trial by jury.54-82c(Formerly Sec. 54-139). Prisoner's right to speedy trial on pending charges.54-82d(Formerly Sec. 54-140). Dismissal of charges on failure to grant prisoner speedy trial.54-82e(Formerly Sec. 54-141). Mentally ill person not covered.54-82fVoir dire examination.54-82g(Formerly Sec. 51-242). Peremptory challenges in criminal prosecution.54-82hAlternate jurors in criminal cases. Peremptory challenges.54-82i(Formerly Sec. 54-22). Attendance of witnesses in criminal proceedings.54-82j(Formerly Sec. 54-23). Detention of witnesses. Warrant.54-82k(Formerly Sec. 54-24). Recognizance; commitment; release; fees.54-82lRules re speedy trial to be adopted by judges of Superior Court effective July 1, 1983.54-82mRules re speedy trial to be adopted by judges of Superior Court effective July 1, 1985.54-82n to 54-82p54-82n to 54-82p54-82qTemporary restraining order prohibiting harassment of witness.54-82rProtective order prohibiting harassment of witness.54-82sThe Leroy Brown, Jr. and Karen Clarke Witness Protection Program.54-82tProtective services for witness at risk of harm.54-82uWitness protection agreement.54-83Testimony in case where crime is punishable by death or life imprisonment without possibility of release.54-84Testimony or silence of accused.54-84aTestimony against spouse.54-84bTestimony of spouse re confidential communications.54-85Witness to testify with regard to bribery at elections.54-85aSequestering of witnesses in criminal prosecution.54-85bEmployment protection for witnesses and victims of crime. Penalty. Action for damages and reinstatement.54-85cRepresentative of homicide victim entitled to be present at trial of defendant. Exclusion. Hearing.54-85dEmployer not to discharge employee who attends court as family member of or person designated by homicide victim.54-85ePhotograph of deceased victim shown to jury during opening and closing arguments.54-85fVictim of violent crime or representative of deceased victim permitted to attend court proceedings.54-85gAdvisement to crime victims re constitutional rights by judge at arraignment.54-86Depositions.54-86aCertain evidence to be made available to defendant.54-86bRight of accused to examine statements.54-86cDisclosure of exculpatory information or material.54-86dNondisclosure of address and telephone number by victims of certain crimes.54-86eConfidentiality of identifying information pertaining to victims of certain crimes. Availability of information to accused. Protective order information to be entered in registry.54-86fAdmissibility of evidence of sexual conduct.54-86gTestimony of victim of child abuse. Court may order testimony taken outside courtroom. Procedure.54-86hCompetency of child as witness.54-86iTestimony of expert witness re mental state or condition of defendant.54-86jPolygraph examination of victims of sexual assault restricted.54-86kAdmissibility of results of DNA analysis.54-86lAdmissibility in criminal or juvenile proceeding of statement by child twelve years of age or younger at time of statement relating to sexual offense or offense involving physical abuse against the child.54-86mReproduction of property or material that constitutes child sexual abuse material prohibited.54-86nAppointment of advocate in proceeding re the welfare or custody of a cat or dog. Advocate's duties. Department of Agriculture to maintain list of eligible advocates.54-86oJailhouse witnesses in a criminal prosecution.54-86pHearing re reliability and admissibility of jailhouse witness testimony in criminal prosecutions.54-86qUse of deception or coercive tactics during an interrogation.54-87Demurrer.54-88State to open and close arguments.54-89Direction of court to jury.54-89aCourt to inform jury on consequences of a finding of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.54-90 and 54-90a54-90 and 54-90a54-91When sentence to be passed.54-91a(Formerly Sec. 54-109). Presentence investigation of defendant.54-91b(Formerly Sec. 54-109a). Defendant may request copy of prior record and presentence investigation report.54-91cTestimony of victim or representative of deceased victim prior to acceptance of plea agreement and at sentencing hearing. Terms of proposed plea agreement. Notification by state's attorney.54-91dReferral of persons to youth service bureaus.54-91eNotification of victim through automated system prior to acceptance of plea agreement.54-91fApology to victim by person convicted of motor vehicle offense that resulted in death or serious physical injury to another. Inadmissibility in civil or criminal proceeding.54-91gSentencing of a child for class A or B felony.54-91hIndication by court at sentencing of defendant's maximum period of imprisonment and eligibility re risk reduction credits and release on parole.54-92Pronouncement of sentence.54-92a(Formerly Sec. 54-120). Commitment to custody of Commissioner of Correction.54-92b(Formerly Sec. 54-122). Discharge from community correctional center when held for nonpayment of fine.54-92c(Formerly Sec. 17-381). Women attendants.54-93Clerks to notify warden of Connecticut Correctional Institution, Somers, of sentences.54-93aCourt order to correct public record containing false information as a result of identity theft.54-94Sentence of persons between sixteen and seventeen.54-94aConditional nolo contendere plea. Appeal of denial of motion to suppress or dismiss.54-95Appeal by defendant in criminal prosecution; stay of execution.54-95a(Formerly Sec. 54-17). Jurisdiction of Superior Court.54-95bReopening judgment in certain motor vehicle and criminal cases.54-95cApplication to vacate certain convictions on basis of being a victim of trafficking in persons. Notification to victims of crimes for which vacatur is sought. Prosecutor's response. Court order. Not grounds for an award of compensation.54-96Appeals by the state from Superior Court in criminal cases.54-96a(Formerly Sec. 54-13). Appeal vacated by payment of fine.54-96b(Formerly Sec. 54-14). Withdrawal of appeal of person committed to community correctional center.54-97Mittimus required for commitment to correctional facility.54-98Execution of mittimus for commitment to Connecticut Correctional Institution, Somers.54-99Period within which death penalty inflicted.54-100Method of inflicting death penalty. Attendance at execution.54-100aCommittee on news media access to executions. Selection of news media witnesses.54-101Disposition of person becoming insane after death sentence.54-102Burial or disposal of body of executed criminal.54-102a(Formerly Sec. 53a-90). Examination for sexually transmitted disease and HIV testing of persons charged with certain sexual offenses.54-102bHIV testing of persons convicted of certain sexual offenses.54-102cHIV information and test results provided to victim.54-102d to 54-102f54-102d to 54-102f54-102gBlood or other biological sample required from certain arrested or convicted persons for DNA analysis.54-102hProcedure for collection of blood or other biological sample for DNA analysis.54-102iProcedure for conducting DNA analysis of blood or other biological sample.54-102jDissemination of information in DNA data bank.54-102kUnauthorized dissemination or use of DNA data bank information. Obtaining blood sample without authority. Penalties.54-102lExpungement of DNA data bank records and destruction of samples.54-102mDNA Data Bank Oversight Panel.54-102n to 54-102q54-102n to 54-102q54-102rRegistration of persons convicted of sexual assault upon release from correctional facility or completion or termination of probation.54-102s54-102s54-102t to 54-102z54-102t to 54-102z54-102aaTuberculosis testing: Definitions. Requirements.54-102bbProcedures for evaluation of tuberculosis infection.54-102ccTuberculosis infection control committee.54-102ddInmates with infectious tuberculosis required to be isolated. Persons exposed encouraged to be tested.54-102eeDepartment contract option for testing of tuberculosis.54-102ff to 54-102ii54-102ff to 54-102ii54-102jjPreservation of biological evidence.54-102kkDNA testing of biological evidence.54-102ll to 54-102oo54-102ll to 54-102oo54-102ppReview of wrongful convictions.54-102qq to 54-102tt54-102qq to 54-102tt54-102uuCompensation for wrongful incarceration.54-103Commission on Adult Probation.54-103aOffice of Adult Probation.54-103bServices for probation referrals. Duties of Court Support Services Division. Contractual services and alternative incarceration program.54-104Appointment of Director of Probation and probation officers. Qualifying examinations.54-105Duties of executive director of Court Support Services Division re probation. Intensive probation program. Community service program. Caseload limitation.54-105aFunds for the probation transition program and technical violation units.54-106 and 54-107General Assembly to provide for expenses; central office; quarters. Appointment of probation officers.54-108Duties of probation officers.54-108aSupervision of probationers.54-108bRisk assessment and monitoring standards developed by Chief Court Administrator.54-108cAvailability of information on outstanding arrest warrants for probation violations.54-108dAuthority of probation officers to detain certain persons, seize contraband and act as member of fugitive task force.54-108eDuties of probation officers. Availability of information contained in alternative sentencing plan or community release plan.54-108fIssuance of certificate of rehabilitation by Court Support Services Division. Modification or revocation.54-108gProhibition against disclosure of personal information of probation officers to certain individuals under the Freedom of Information Act.54-109 and 54-109a54-109 and 54-109a54-110 to 54-119Report on person with prior conviction. Restitution investigation and report. Information to be included in report. Appointment of restitution specialists and other personnel. Optional treatment of person found guilty of crime. Probation or suspension of sentence, generally. Penalty for common law high crimes and misdemeanors. Punishment upon second and third conviction. Second and subsequent convictions of crimes while armed with firearm. Additional penalties for conviction of crimes while armed with firearm. Court may impose additional sentence.54-12054-12054-121Indeterminate sentence.54-12254-12254-123Transportation of prisoner discharged from jail.54-123aJudicial Department duties re alternative sanctions and incarceration programs.54-123b and 54-123cAdvisory committee concerning adult offenders. Advisory committee concerning juvenile offenders.54-123dEstablishment of alternative incarceration center providing mental health services.54-124Board of Parole. Appointment and duties of executive secretary.54-124aBoard of Pardons and Paroles.54-124bCaseload of parole officers.54-124cResponsibility of the Department of Correction for supervision of persons released from confinement.54-124dCriminal history records check of Board of Parole personnel.54-124eBoard of Pardons and Paroles as successor department to Board of Pardons and Board of Parole.54-125Parole of prisoner serving indeterminate sentence.54-125aParole of inmate serving sentence of more than two years. Eligibility. Hearing to determine suitability for parole release of certain inmates.54-125bParole of prisoner after administrative review without a hearing.54-125cSexual offender treatment as precondition for parole hearing.54-125dDeportation parole of aliens.54-125eSpecial parole. Conditions. Duration. Violation. Hearing. Disposition.54-125fPilot zero-tolerance drug supervision program.54-125gParole of prisoner nearing end of maximum sentence.54-125hTransfer of prisoner granted parole and nearing parole release date.54-125iParole of prisoner without a hearing.54-125jReporting re outcomes of parole revocation hearings.54-125kLegal cannabis use or possession not grounds for revocation of parole, special parole or probation. Exception.54-126Rules and regulations concerning parole. Enforcement.54-126aTestimony of crime victim at parole hearing. Notification to victim.54-127Rearrest.54-127aParole revocation and rescission hearings.54-127bPetition re parolee or person serving probation who poses a serious threat to public safety.54-128Period of confinement in correctional institution after parole violation.54-129Discharge of paroled prisoner.54-129aTermination of special parole determination. Notification to victim. Statement of victim.54-130State Prison for Women not covered.54-130a(Formerly Sec. 18-26). Jurisdiction and authority of board to grant commutations of punishment, releases, pardons and certificates of rehabilitation.54-130b(Formerly Sec. 18-26a). Commutation of punishment and deportation of inmates who are aliens.54-130c(Formerly Sec. 18-30). Information about prisoner.54-130d(Formerly Sec. 18-27a). Testimony of crime victim at session of board. Notification of Office of Victim Services of board's action.54-130eProvisional pardons. Certificates of rehabilitation.54-130fPardon eligibility notice.54-130gPardon for violation of certain provisions of section 53a-61aa or 53a-62. Criteria.54-131Employment of paroled or discharged prisoners. Interviews.54-131aRelease of inmate on medical parole.54-131bEligibility for medical parole.54-131cMedical diagnosis.54-131dConditions of release on medical parole.54-131eRequests for medical diagnosis.54-131fSpecial panel. Emergency review.54-131gEffect on parole or other release.54-131h to 54-131j54-131h to 54-131j54-131kCompassionate parole release.54-132Definitions.54-133Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.54-133aMotor vehicle violation deemed a criminal offense for purposes of Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.54-134 to 54-138bDesignation of “Compact Institutions”. Transfers to other correctional institutions. Incarceration in receiving state not to affect rights in sending state. Reimbursement for expenses. Ratification; regulations. Retaking of parolee. Unauthorized residency by parolee from another state; penalty.54-139 to 54-14154-139 to 54-14154-142Destruction of notes received for unpaid fines.