Connecticut § 18-81y - Lost property board.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 18-81y — Lost property board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-81y. Lost property board.
Sec. 18-81y. Lost property board. The Commissioner of Correction shall establish a lost property board within the Department of Correction to hear and determine any claim by an inmate of a correctional facility who seeks compensation not exceeding three thousand five hundred dollars for lost or damaged personal property. The board shall hear and determine each such claim and may, if it determines the claim is one which in equity and justice the state should pay, award damages. If the board denies a claim in whole or in part, the inmate may, not later than sixty days after such decision, present the claim to the Office of the Claims Commissioner in accordance with section 4-147. The filing of a claim with the lost property board shall toll the time limit for presenting a claim to the Office of the Claims Commissioner pursuant to section 4-148. The Commissioner of Correction may adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to implement the provisions of this section.
(P.A. 05-170, S. 5; P.A. 16-127, S. 27; P.A. 21-85, S. 6.)
History: This section was originally published as Sec. 18-81x in the 2006 Supplement to the General Statutes; P.A. 16-127 substituted “Office of the Claims Commissioner” for “Claims Commissioner”, effective June 9, 2016; P.A. 21-85 made adoption of regulations permissive rather than mandatory, effective June 28, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 18-81y
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 18-81y cover?
Section 18-81y ("Lost property board.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Connecticut § 18-81y?
A common citation format is "Connecticut General Statutes § 18-81y" (Connecticut). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Connecticut law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Connecticut official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Connecticut attorney.
How does Connecticut § 18-81y apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Connecticut can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.