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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.
4. Sex Offender Biological Sample Collection. All inmates who meet the following criteria
are required to submit to a biological sample collection for the purposes of Sex Offender
Registration.
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A. Criteria. An inmate who is convicted of one or more of the following:
1. Criminal Offense against a Minor or a Nonviolent Sexual Offense - refer to
The Registration of Sexual Offenders Index.
2. Sexually Violent Offense - refer to the Registration of Sexual Offenders
Index.
3. Any conviction that the court finds was committed for sexual purposes.
4. A violation of any of the offenses specified in The Registration of Sexual
Offenders Index for which an inmate is criminally liable under section 53a-
8, 53a-48 or 53a-49.
5. The court may exempt any person convicted of:
1. 53a-71 (a) (1) if the person was under nineteen years of age at the time
of the offense.
2. 53a-73a (a) (2).
3. 53a-189a (a) (2).
Inmates convicted under Youthful Offender statutes 54-76b or 54-76d as either a standalone
conviction or attached to a registrable statute will not be subjected to DNA
collection or Sex Offender Registration unless specifically directed by the court.
5. Facility Responsibilities. A Correctional Counselor shall review any inmate that is
admitted to a facility to determine if the inmate meets the criteria in Section 4 and Section
9. If the inmate does not meet the criteria for Sex Offender Registration, the Correctional
Counselor shall ensure that the RT50 screen is updated with an "N". If an inmate meets
the criteria, the following procedure will be utilized:
A. Identification. Identification shall be determined by reviewing the RT50 screen
for past blood draws, swab collections, judgement mittimuses, prior criminal
history (i.e. prior judgement mittimuses, rap sheets, or out of state sex offender
registration). Once identified as needing Sex Offender Registration, the
Correctional Counselor shall refer the file to the Facility Contact Person who shall
ensure the following:
1. Update the RT50 screen with a "Y".
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2. The Sex Offender Checklist shall be initiated and placed on top of Section
3 in the master file. When using a two-section pre-trial file, place the Sex
Offender Registration Checklist on top of Section 1. A copy of the
Judgement mittimus that requires the inmate to register should be included
under the checklist. All other related Sex Offender Registration documents
shall be placed under the Sex Offender Registration Checklist. In the event
the person has been exempt from biological sample collection/registration,
this shall be noted on the Sex Offender Checklist by circling an "E".
3. A DNA Advisement/Refusal Form is completed, signed by the inmate and
witnessed by the Facility Contact Person. The Facility Contact Person
shall give a copy to the inmate. The original DNA Advisement/Refusal
Form shall be placed in Section 3 of the master file.
4. Process the DNA Submission Form: Complete Section I of the DNA
Submission Form. The Facility Contact Person will coordinate with the
Records Specialist to process the DNA Submission Form. The white copy
shall be placed in section four of the master file underneath the Victim
Notification Card. When using a two-section pre-trial file, place the copy
on top of section one. The inmate shall not transfer until the blue copy of
the DNA Felony Submission Form is returned.
5. The Records Specialist or Facility Contact Person shall maintain a DNA
Collection logbook.
6. The blue copy DNA Submission Form and label for the collection kit shall
be delivered to the Health Services Unit.
7. The Health Services Unit shall complete Section II of the DNA Submission
Form. The Health Services Unit shall follow existing procedures pertaining
to the DNA Collection and delivery of such sample to the DPS forensic lab.
8. The Health Services Unit shall ensure that the completed DNA Submission
Form is delivered back to the Records Specialist or Contact Person.
9. The Records Specialist or Contact Person shall update the RT50 screen to
reflect the date of DNA sample collection.
10. The Records Specialist or Contact Person shall remove and destroy the
white copy and place the blue copy of the DNA Submission Form in
section four of the master file and notify the Facility Contact Person.
11. The Facility Contact Person shall update the Sex Offender Registration
Checklist.
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12. In the event the inmate refuses to cooperate with the biological sample
collection, the Health Services Unit shall fill out the DNA Refusal Form
and notify the Facility Contact Person. The Facility Contact Person shall
notify the Records Specialist who will update the RT50 with an "R" and
then proceed to section 8 of this policy for further direction.
6. Bond Out/Release from Court Procedure: In the event the required biological sample
was not collected prior to the inmate being released on bond or released from court, the
Facility Contact Person shall notify the DPS-SORU telephonically and inform them that
the DNA Collection process was not completed. A similar notation shall be placed on the
Sex Offender Registration Checklist in Section IA.
In the event the inmate is released from court without the Sex Offender Registration
process being completed, the Facility Contact Person shall notify the DPS-SORU
telephonically.
7. Changes in Conviction. The Correctional Counselor shall be aware that during the
period of incarceration changes in judgement mittimuses may occur; for example, a
sentence modification may result in the need to purge the biological sample or it may
change when the release to the community registration should occur. The Records
Specialist shall notify the Correctional Counselor if there is a change in conviction. If a
DNA sample collection needs to be purged, the Correctional Counselor shall notify the
Facility Contact Person who shall notify the Central Office Health Services Unit Contact
Person via the Purge Form. The Sex Offender Registration Checklist and the RT50 screen
shall be updated once authorized by Central Office Health Services Unit Contact Person.
8. Inmate Refusal of a Biological Sample Collection. An inmate shall satisfy the
conditions of the biological sample collection guidelines set forth in this policy prior to
release from the custody of the Department of Correction. Should an inmate refuse DNA
collection, the Correctional Hospital Nursing Supervisor or designee shall have the inmate
sign the DNA Refusal Form and notify the Unit Administrator. The Health Services Unit
shall forward the DNA Refusal Form to the Facility Contact Person. The DNA Refusal
Form shall be placed in Section 3 of the master file. The Unit Administrator shall direct
the Facility Contact Person to meet with the inmate to review the DNA collection
procedure and ensure the inmate has correct information regarding the purpose of the
biological sample collection and the requirements of the law. The Facility Contact Person
shall advise the inmate that upon any further refusal, the Department of Correction shall
make a request to the Office of the Attorney General to pursue a court order authorizing
compulsory taking of a biological sample. The Facility Contact Person shall advise the
inmate that subsequent refusals will result in the inmate being subject to arrest for a class
D felony. A note of this meeting shall be entered on the Sex Offender Registration
Checklist located in Section 3 of the master file. After this counseling session, if the
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inmate consents to the DNA collection, the Unit Administrator and Correctional Hospital
Nursing Supervisor shall be notified and the inmate scheduled for a biological sample
collection on the next regularly scheduled laboratory day. If the inmate continues to
refuse, the Facility Contact Person shall contact the Director of Offender Classification
and Population Management. The Office of the Attorney General shall be contacted for
further direction.
9. Registration of Sex Offender for Release to the Community. A Records Specialist
shall, during the 45-day end of sentence discharge review, notify the Facility Contact
Person of the name of the inmate required to register. A Records Specialist shall also
notify the Facility Contact Person if an inmate is being released to a discretionary release
program.
A. Criteria. Any inmate who has been convicted of one or more of the following
listed offenses and is being released into the community on the sentence imposed
for that conviction or convictions. A sentence for violation of probation relates
back to the original sex offense conviction.
1. Criminal Offense against a Minor or a Nonviolent Sexual Offense - refer to
The Registration of Sexual Offenders Index.
2. Sexually Violent Offense - refer to The Registration of Sexual Offenders
Index.
3. Any felony conviction that the court finds was committed for sexual
purposes.
4. A violation of any of the offenses specified in The Registration of Sexual
Offenders Index for which an inmate is criminally liable under section 53a-
8, 53a-48 or 53a-49.
5. The court may exempt any person convicted of:
1. 53a-71(a)(1). If the person was under the age of 19 years old at the
date of the offense.
2. 53a-73a(a)(2)
3. 53a-189a(a)(2)
Inmates convicted under Youthful Offender Status 54-76b or 54-76d as either a standalone
conviction or in combination with a registrable statute as listed on the Registration
of Sexual Offenders Index will not be subject to DNA collection or sex offender
registration unless specified with language from the court, detailed on the judgement
mittimus.
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B. Criteria. Any inmate who was convicted of one of the following listed offenses
and was released into the community on the sentence imposed for that conviction or
convictions on or after October 1, 1998. A sentence for violation of probation relates back
to the original sex offense conviction.
1. Criminal Offense against a Minor or a Nonviolent Sexual Offenserefer
to The Registration of Sexual Offenders Index.
2. Sexually Violent Offense-refer to the Registration of Sexual Offenders
Index.
3. Any felony conviction that the court finds was committed for sexual
purposes.
4. A violation of any of the offenses specified in The Registration of Sexual
Offenders Index for which an inmate is criminally liable under section 53a-
8, 53a-48, or 5a-49.
5. The court may exempt any person convicted of:
1. 53a-71 (a) (1) if the person was under nineteen years of age at the
time of the offense.
2. 53a-73a(a)(2).
3. 53A-189a(a)(2)
Inmates convicted under Youthful offender statutes 54-76b or 54-76d as either a
stand-alone conviction or attached to a registrable statute as listed on The
Registration of Sexual Offenders Index will not be subject to DNA collection or
sex offender registration unless specified with language from the court and detailed
on the judgement mittimus.
C. Criteria. Any inmate who was convicted of a sexually violent
offense and was released into the community on or after October 1, 1988.
A sentence for violation of probation relates back to the original sex
offense conviction.
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D. The Facility Contact Person shall ensure the following:
1. A separate logbook is maintained on all release to community registration
actions.
2. The Sex Offender Registry-Registration Form and the Sex Offender
Advisement of Registration Requirement Form are completed. Attached to
these forms shall be a full set of current fingerprints and two current
photographs that absolutely match the inmate. If the offender has
previously registered, no new fingerprints are required.
3. The original Sex Offender Registry-Registration Form, the original Sex
Offender Advisement of Registration Requirements Form, judgement
mittimus that requires the inmate to register, a current set of fingerprints
and two current photographs shall be sent to the DPS-SORU. The
documents must be sent by certified mail not less than 10 and no more than
30 days prior to the inmate’s scheduled release date.
4. A copy of the Sex Offender Advisement of Registration Requirement Form
shall be given to the inmate.
5. A copy of the Sex Offender Registry-Registration Form, a copy of the Sex
Offender Advisement of Registration Requirement Form, and the receipt
for certified mail shall be placed in Section 3 of the master file. The receipt
for certified mail shall be stapled to the Sex Offender Registry-Registration
Form.
6. Place the Facility Contact Person's name and address on the return receipt
(green card). The inmate's name and number shall be placed on the back
of the return receipt bottom corner. When received, the certified mail
return receipt shall be placed in Section 3 of the master file and stapled to
the Sex Offender Registry-Registration Form. If the inmate is transferred
during this process, the return receipt shall be forwarded to the Facility
Contact Person where the inmate is incarcerated.
7. If the return receipt has not been received within ten business days, the
Facility Contact Person shall contact the Department of Public Safety - Sex
Offender Registry.
8. Update the Sex Offender Registration Checklist and the Sex Offender
Registration LogBook.
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10. Inmate Refusal of Sex Offender Release to Community Registration. The Facility
Contact Person shall determine if an inmate is being released to a discretionary release
program or end of sentence.
If the inmate refuses to complete the Sex Offender Registration process when being
released to a discretionary release program, the Facility Contact Person shall notify the
Director of OCPM whom will contact the discretionary release authority to cancel the
discretionary release.
If the inmate refuses to complete the Sex Offender Registration process when being
discharged to end of sentence, the Facility Contact Person will meet with the offender and
advise the offender of the ramifications of the refusal. If the offender continues to refuse,
the Sex Offender Registry-Registration Refusal Form will be completed and forwarded
with the Sex Offender Registry-Registration Form and the Sex Offender Advisement
Form to the Director of OCPM. The Director of OCPM will subsequently notify and
request an arrest affidavit from the Department of Public Safety. The Facility Contact
Person shall place copies of those forms and the Sexual Offender Refusal Form in Section
3 of the master file and updates the Sex Offender Registration Checklist.
11. Homelessness. An inmate required to register as a sex offender without a current or
intended address must a complete a DPS Statement of Homelessness form. A copy shall
be placed in section 3 of the master file.
12. Readmission. Upon readmission, the Correctional Counselor shall review the discharge
section of the master file for the previous Sex Offender Checklist and create a new Sex
Offender Registration Checklist. The blue DNA Databank Submission Form shall remain
in Section 4 of the master file. (A biological sample is only required to be taken once).
The new Sex Offender Registration Checklist, a copy of the judgement mittimus and the
previously signed DNA Advisement /Refusal Form will be placed in section 3. The
Correctional Counselor shall make a copy of these documents and forward them to the
Facility Contact Person. All previous forms, with the exception of the DNA
Advisement/Refusal Form shall remain in the Discharge Section of the master file.
13. Reports and Monitoring. To provide assistance in implementing departmental policy
concerning sex offender registration, the Department of Correction MIS Unit shall
generate a report that lists each inmate in that facility who meets the criteria for sex
offender registration and shall submit such report to the Facility Contact Person on a
monthly basis. The MIS Unit shall also provide a report that lists each inmate in that
facility who meets the criteria for sex offender registration and is within 120 days of
release and shall submit such report to the Facility Contact Person on a monthly basis.
The MIS Unit shall maintain copies of the reports sent to each facility. The Sex Offender
Registration process shall be monitored periodically by staff of the Offender Classification
& Population Management Unit, the Health Services Unit and the MIS Unit. Updates and
facility personnel changes along with their telephone and fax numbers should be
forwarded to the Director of OCPM for list updating.


Resource:
http://www.ct.gov/doc/lib/doc/pdf/PolicySexReg.pdf