CONNECTICUT STATE DEFINITIONS

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Definitions. For the purposes stated herein, the following definitions apply:

Conviction. A judgement entered by a court upon a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere or a finding of guilty by a jury or the court.

Criminal offense against a victim who is a minor. Means (A) a violation of subsection (a)(2) of section 53-21, subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-70, subdivision (1), (4), (8), (9)(b) or (10) of subsection (a) of section 53a-71, subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-72a, subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-86 subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-87, of section 53a-90a, of section 53a196a, 53a-196b, 53a-196c, 53a-196d, 53a-196e, or 53a-196f, (B) a violation of section 53a-71 subsection (a), subdivision (9) (a), 53a-92, 53a-92a, 53a-94, 53a-94a, 53a-95, 53a96 or 53a-186, provided the court makes a finding that, at the time of the offense, the victim was under eighteen years of age, (or) (c) a violation of any of the offenses specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this subdivision for which a person is criminally liable under section 53a-8, 53a-48 or 53a-49, or (D) a violation of any predecessor statute to any offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this subdivision the essential elements of which are substantially the same as said offense. Any person who has one or more prior convictions of any criminal offense against a minor or is convicted of 53a-70(a)(2) is required to register for life. This lifetime registration requirement may be noted on the mittimus. For inmates convicted of one of these offenses on or after 10/1/98, a code of “M” or language verifying victim was a minor, may be noted on the mittimus and docketed as such.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) databank. A registry of identification hereditary characteristics specific to a person that uses an individual’s body fluids or material such as blood or epithelial tissue from a buccal swab.

Exemption by Court. The court may exempt from registration any person who has been (1) convicted of a violation of 53a-71 (a) (1) if the court finds that the person was under the age of nineteen years on the date of the offense or (2) convicted of 53a-73a (a) (2) if the court finds that registration is not required for public safety or (3) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-189a, providing the court finds that registration is not required for public safety. The judgement mittimus shall note such exemption utilizing an “E” or “Exemption”. The RT50 shall reflect an exemption with an “E” in the Sexual Registration field. This does not exempt an inmate from DNA collection if they are convicted of a felony. The inmate is required to submit to a collection of a biological sample.

Facility Contact Person. The Counselor Supervisor/Correctional Counselor designated at the facility to coordinate matters related to the Sex Offender Registration Policy. Identifying factors. Means fingerprints, a photographic image that absolutely matches the inmate, and a description of any other identifying characteristics as may be required by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The Commissioner shall also require a biological sample from the registrant for DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis, unless such sample has been previously obtained in accordance with section 54-102g. The fingerprint card shall have an inmate name and DOC identification number listed on the card.

Nonviolent sexual offense. Means a violation of section 53a-73a or of section 53a-189 subsection (a), subdivision (2). Additionally, a violation of either of these offenses for which a person is criminally liable under section 53a-8, 53a-48 or 53a-49 is also included. For inmates convicted on or after 7/1/99, a code of “N” may be noted on the mittimus and docketed as such.

Release to the Community. The release of an inmate from the legal custody of the Department of Correction to include any discretionary release programs. RT50 screen for DNA Sample update:

DNA eligible Y, N, R, or P. If the inmate meets the criteria for a biological sample, then the entry would be “Y” for yes. If the inmate does not meet the criteria for a biological sample, the entry would be “N” for no. If the inmate refuses, the entry would be “R” for refusal. If the inmate had a sample collected by Probation, the RT50 will reflect a “P”.

Swab means collected. The actual date the sample was taken by the Health Services Unit. This date is on the blue copy of the DNA Submission Form.

Sex Offender. A person convicted of offenses reflected in Section 2 and Section 9 of this policy.

Sex Offender as Imposed by the Court. Those convicted and found by the court to have been committed for sexual purposes. For inmates convicted of one of these offenses on or after 10/1/98, a code of “P” or language verifying the offense was committed for sexual purposes, may be noted on the judgement mittimus and docketed as such.

Sex Offender Registration. The Department of Correction is responsible for gathering information pertaining to those inmates who meet the criteria in Connecticut General Statute Sections 54-102g and 54-250 et seq. and forwarding that information to the Department of Public Safety-Sex Offender Registry Unit (DPS-SORU).

Sex Offender Registration Checklist. A Department of Correction form that is used as a guide in tracking the Sex Offender Registration processes. DNA logbook (Biological Sample). A permanent hardbound volume maintained at each facility with pre-numbered pages used to record the DNA biological sample collection of sex offenders and felons in sequential order by date, to include inmate name and number, etc. (See sample attached.)

Sex Offender Registration logbook (Release to Community). A permanent hardbound volume maintained at each facility with pre-numbered pages used to record the community release of sex offenders in sequential order by date, to include inmate name and number, etc. (See sample attached.)

Sexually violent offense. A violation of section 53a-70, except subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of said section, 53a-70a, 53a-70b, 53a-71, except subdivision (1), (4) or (8) of subsection (a) of said section, 53a-72a, except subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of said section, 53a-72b, or of section 53a-92 or 53a-92a of the general statutes, provided the court makes a finding that the offense was committed with intent to sexually violate or abuse the victim, (B) a violation of any of the offenses specified in subparagraph (A) of this subdivision for which a person is criminally liable under 53a-8, 53a-48, or 53a-49, or (C) a violation of any predecessor statute to any of the offenses specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this subdivision the essential elements of which are substantially the same as said offense. For inmates convicted of one of these offenses on or after 10/1/98, a code of “V” or language verifying the offense was a sexually violent offense, may be noted on the mittimus and docketed as such.



Resource:
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOC/Pdf/PolicySexRegpdf.pdf?la=en