(a) The court may impose a sentence of unconditional discharge in any case where it is authorized to impose a sentence of conditional discharge under § 53a-29, if the court is of the opinion that no proper purpose would be served by imposing any condition upon the defendant‘s release.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-34

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(b) When the court imposes a sentence of unconditional discharge, the defendant shall be released with respect to the conviction for which the sentence is imposed without imprisonment, probation supervision or conditions. A sentence of unconditional discharge is for all purposes a final judgment of conviction.