§ 54-193 Limitation of prosecution for certain violations or offenses
§ 54-193a Limitation of prosecution for offenses involving sexual abuse of minor
§ 54-193b Limitation of prosecution for sexual assault offenses when DNA evidence available
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 966 - Limitation of Prosecutions

  • another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.