Damaging Property
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 53a-115 to 53a-117 — over $250 is a class A misdemeanor, over $1,500 a class D felony
| The damage | Degree | Class |
|---|---|---|
| The damageIntentionally or recklessly damaging another's property, with no reasonable ground to think there is a right to | DegreeThird | ClassClass B misdemeanor |
| The damageIntentionally damaging another's property by more than $250 | DegreeSecond | ClassClass A misdemeanor |
| The damageIntentionally damaging another's property by more than $1,500 | DegreeFirst | ClassClass D felony |
Who handles this in Connecticut: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Connecticut directory.
Damaging or tampering with a public utility's property, intending damage or an interruption of service to the public, is criminal mischief as well. Public Act 26-100 amended the first and second degrees from 1 October 2026.
Sources for this section (3)
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-115 — Criminal mischief in the first degree: Class D felony
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-116 — Criminal mischief in the second degree: Class A misdemeanor
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-117 — Criminal mischief in the third degree: Class B misdemeanor
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Connecticut attorney.