Criminal Justice System

Connecticut’s Legalized Recreational Marijuana (Cannabis) Law

Recreational marijuana became legal in Connecticut on July 1, 2021, which makes the use and possession of small amounts of recreational marijuana legal for adults. There are still many facets Read More

Retrieving Identification Documents After Incarceration

The following is a summary of information provided from the Connecticut Department of Corrections (DOC). Personal identification documents such as a birth certificate, Social Security card, and driver’s license/Department of Read More

Internet Safety/Tips for Parents

The following is based on information provided by the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Computer Crimes and Electronic Evidence Laboratory. SAFETY TIPS WHEN USING THE Read More

Your Rights When You Are Arrested

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The following includes excerpts Read More

Voting Rights of Convicted Felons in Connecticut

RESTORATION OF VOTING RIGHTS FOR CONVICTED FELONS Convicted felons who are on either parole or probation have the right to vote in Connecticut. In June of 2021, the Connecticut state Read More

Victims’ Rights / Victim Rights – Connecticut

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT ARE CRIME VICTIMS’ Read More

Victims Of Child/Adult Sexual Abuse – Connecticut Laws

CHILD VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: There is no limitation for reporting child abuse if the victim is still a child. (under age 18), regardless of how many years have Read More

Victim Services / Victim Compensation – Connecticut

The following includes excerpts from the Office of Victim Services, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Victim Services FAQ. WHAT ARE VICTIM SERVICES? Connecticut has programs to help victims of crime Read More

Support Services for Families of Inmates / Community Re-Entry Resources for Ex-Offenders

Several agencies in Connecticut assist, support and provide services to family members of inmates who are currently incarcerated in a Connecticut prison. Services usually include helping family members cope with Read More

Statutory Rape

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT IS STATUTORY RAPE Read More

State Prison

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT ARE STATE PRISONS? Read More

Stalking Law

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. What is Connecticut’s Stalking Read More

Sex Offender Registry – Connecticut

The following contains excerpts from the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s website. The State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) maintains Read More

Restraining Orders

The information provided on the 211 eLibrary is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT IS A RESTRAINING Read More

Representing Yourself in Court

You have the right to represent yourself in all court cases, but you are required to know and follow the court rules and the law. For more information go to: Read More

Replacing Documents When You Have Lost All of Your IDs

To replace documents when you have lost all of your identifying documentation: First replace your birth certificate. To find out how to do this without any ID, go to: https://uwc.211ct.org/birth-certificates/ Read More

Probation

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The following is summarized Read More

Parole

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT IS PAROLE? Parole Read More

Pardons

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The following information was Read More

Legal Assistance When You Can’t Afford a Lawyer (Civil Matters)

What Legal Assistance is Available in Connecticut? There are several options for legal assistance in civil matters for people who cannot afford a lawyer. These include the Legal Services Network, Read More

Juvenile Review Boards

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The following information is Read More

Inmate Trust Fund / Inmate Accounts – Connecticut

The Inmate Trust Fund is managed by the Connecticut Department of Corrections in order to give relatives and friends of inmates a way to give money to an inmate, for Read More

Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of slavery where victims are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act Read More

Gray Area Youth / Youth in Crisis

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. What Are “Gray Area” Read More

Child Abduction Prevention

The following information is from The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Read More