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EVERY DEADLINE

56 periods Connecticut law measures, gathered out of the guide and put in order, shortest first. Each one says what starts it, whose period it is, and what the law attaches to it. The shortest here is 12 hours. The longest is 6 years.

Every period on this page is stated by a section of the guide and carries that section's own authority. None of it is a calculation: a period that turns on facts, on service, or on a court's discretion is described the way the section describes it and no further.

56 deadlines

Traffic stops1

  • 60 days

    Showing the car after a window tint ticket

    From
    The infraction for an obstructed view
    Whose
    The driver

    The driver removes what blocks the view and reports to the police department that issued the ticket within sixty days to show the vehicle complies, or risks impoundment after a second citation.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Window Tint →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-99g

Being stopped3

  • 48 hours

    Copies of the warrant application and affidavits

    From
    The search
    Whose
    The police

    Within forty eight hours of the search the owner, occupant or person named is given a copy of the application and every affidavit, unless a judge orders them held back for a set period.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Reading a Search Warrant →
  • 72 hours

    The longest hold for an emergency examination

    From
    Being taken to the hospital by the police
    Whose
    The hospital

    The person is examined within twenty four hours and not held more than seventy two hours unless committed under the emergency certificate section.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Taken in for a Psychiatric Evaluation →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-503
  • 10 days

    Executing a search warrant

    From
    The warrant
    Whose
    The police

    A search warrant other than one for a tracking device is executed within ten days and returned with a written inventory of what was seized.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Reading a Search Warrant →

Impaired driving3

  • 6 business days

    The officer's report after a DUI arrest

    From
    The arrest
    Whose
    The arresting officer

    The officer prepares a sworn report of the refusal or the test result not later than six business days after the arrest and sends it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227b
  • 7 days

    Asking for the license suspension hearing

    From
    The date the suspension notice is mailed
    Whose
    The driver

    The driver schedules the hearing by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles not later than seven days after the notice is mailed; a driver who does not has the suspension affirmed.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227b
  • 30 days

    When the license suspension takes effect

    From
    The later of the arrest notice or the blood or urine results
    Whose
    The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles

    The suspension starts on a date certain not later than thirty days after that, and the hearing is held before it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The License Suspension After a DUI Arrest →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-227b

Court and money25

  • 12 hours

    A mandated reporter's report

    From
    Reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect
    Whose
    The mandated reporter

    The oral or electronic report is made as soon as practicable but not later than twelve hours after the reporter has reasonable cause to suspect or believe it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Who Has to Report Child Abuse →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101b
  • 3 business days

    Canceling a door to door sale

    From
    The transaction
    Whose
    The buyer

    The buyer may cancel at any time before midnight of the third business day after the transaction, by sending the notice of cancellation.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Canceling a Door to Door Sale →
  • 4 business days

    A public agency's answer to a records request

    From
    The request
    Whose
    The public agency

    A denial is made in writing within four business days, ten for the requests the statute sets apart, and no answer in time counts as a denial.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Public Records →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-206
  • 7 days

    The minutes of a public meeting

    From
    The meeting
    Whose
    The public agency

    Minutes are available for public inspection not later than seven days after the session, and each member's vote within forty eight hours.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When a Meeting Is Public →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-225
  • 8 days before

    The end of the pay period before payday

    From
    The regular pay day
    Whose
    The employer

    The pay period paid on a regular pay day ends not more than eight days before that pay day, so wages are never held longer.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Paid →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-71b
  • 10 days before

    The notice of intention to repossess

    From
    The retaking
    Whose
    The holder of the contract

    The holder may serve the buyer, not less than ten days before retaking, a notice stating the default, what cures it and by when.

  • 15 days

    Redeeming repossessed goods

    From
    The retaking
    Whose
    The buyer

    Goods not redeemed within fifteen days after the retaking are sold, publicly or privately, not sooner than fifteen and not later than one hundred eighty days after it.

  • 30 days

    Appealing to the Freedom of Information Commission

    From
    The denial
    Whose
    The person denied

    The notice of appeal is filed with the Freedom of Information Commission not later than thirty days after the denial.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Getting Public Records →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-206
  • 30 days

    The decree on a small estate affidavit

    From
    The court sending the affidavit to the state
    Whose
    The Probate Court

    The court issues no decree until thirty days after it sends a copy of the affidavit to the Department of Administrative Services.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Settling a Small Estate →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-273
  • 60 days

    Rescinding an acknowledgment of parentage

    From
    The acknowledgment taking effect
    Whose
    A signer

    A signer may rescind before the earlier of sixty days after it took effect or the first court hearing about the child; after that, only fraud, duress or material mistake of fact.

  • 60 days

    The notice of a data breach

    From
    Discovery of the breach
    Whose
    The business that owns or keeps the data

    Each affected resident is notified without unreasonable delay and not later than sixty days after the breach is discovered, unless federal law requires sooner.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Letter About Your Information →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 36a-701b
  • 90 days

    Notice of an injury on a state highway

    From
    The injury
    Whose
    The injured person

    Written notice of the injury, its cause, and the time and place is given to the Commissioner of Transportation within ninety days, or the action cannot be brought.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Claim Against the State →
  • 90 days

    Suing after a firing for jury duty

    From
    The discharge
    Whose
    The employee

    An employee fired for jury service may sue within ninety days for lost wages, up to ten weeks of them, and reinstatement.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Jury Duty and Your Job →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-247a
  • 300 days

    A discrimination complaint to the commission

    From
    The act of discrimination
    Whose
    The person discriminated against

    For an act on or after 1 October 2021, the written complaint under oath is filed with the commission within three hundred days.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Discrimination at Work →
  • 1 year

    A claim against the state

    From
    The day the claim accrues
    Whose
    The person with the claim

    A claim is presented to the Claims Commissioner within one year after it accrues, and never more than three years from the act complained of.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Claim Against the State →
  • 1 year

    The notice of a workers' compensation claim

    From
    The accident
    Whose
    The injured worker

    A written notice of claim is given within one year of the accident, or three years from the first symptom of an occupational disease, or the case cannot go forward unless an exception applies.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Hurt at Work →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-294c
  • 2 years

    Reporting a defect in a new car

    From
    Delivery of the new car
    Whose
    The buyer

    A defect reported within two years of delivery or the first 24,000 miles, whichever ends first, is repaired even after the period ends.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: The Lemon Law →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-179
  • 2 years

    Suing for injury or property damage caused by negligence

    From
    When the injury is sustained or discovered
    Whose
    The injured person

    An action for injury to a person or property caused by negligence or malpractice is brought within two years of the injury or its discovery, and never more than three years from the act.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Old Debts and Time Limits to Sue →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-584
  • 2 years

    Suing over a defective state highway

    From
    The injury
    Whose
    The injured person

    The action against the Commissioner of Transportation for a defective highway, bridge or sidewalk is brought within two years from the date of the injury.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: A Claim Against the State →
  • 3 years

    Suing for an unfair or deceptive practice

    From
    The violation
    Whose
    The person who lost money or property

    An action under the unfair trade practices act may not be brought more than three years after the violation occurred.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Unfair and Deceptive Business Practices →
  • 3 years

    Suing for identity theft

    From
    When the violation is or should have been discovered
    Whose
    The person whose identity was used

    The civil action for identity theft is brought within three years of when the violation was, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have been, discovered.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When Someone Uses Your Name →
  • 3 years

    Suing on a contract not in writing

    From
    The day the right of action accrues
    Whose
    The person suing

    An action on an express contract not reduced to writing is brought within three years after the right of action accrues.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Old Debts and Time Limits to Sue →
  • 3 years

    Suing on a tort

    From
    The act or omission complained of
    Whose
    The person suing

    An action founded on a tort is brought within three years from the date of the act or omission complained of.

  • 3 years

    The notice for an occupational disease

    From
    The first symptom of the occupational disease
    Whose
    The injured worker

    For an occupational disease the written notice of claim is given within three years from the first manifestation of a symptom.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Hurt at Work →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-294c
  • 6 years

    Suing on a written contract or an account

    From
    The day the right of action accrues
    Whose
    The person suing

    An action on an account or on a written, simple or implied contract is brought within six years after the right of action accrues.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Old Debts and Time Limits to Sue →

Your home20

  • 6 hours

    The landlord's answer to a request for new locks

    From
    The tenant's request with the protective order
    Whose
    The landlord

    Not later than six hours after the request, the landlord tells the tenant whether the landlord will change the locks or let the tenant do it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: New Locks Under a Protective Order →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7b
  • 24 hours before

    The marshal's notice of the eviction

    From
    The date and time of the eviction
    Whose
    The state marshal

    The marshal uses reasonable efforts to notify the tenant not less than twenty four hours before the eviction, and of the possibility that belongings will be sold.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-42
  • 2 business days

    A key to the new locks for the landlord

    From
    The tenant changing the locks
    Whose
    The tenant

    A tenant who changes the locks gives the landlord a key not later than two business days after, except for good cause.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: New Locks Under a Protective Order →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7b
  • 2 days

    Appearing in the eviction case

    From
    The return day
    Whose
    The tenant

    A tenant who does not appear within two days after the return day may have judgment for possession entered on the landlord's motion, not later than the first court day after it.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 48 hours

    Heat or water restored before substitute housing

    From
    The landlord's breach
    Whose
    The landlord

    If the landlord does not restore an essential service within forty eight hours after notice, the tenant may find reasonable substitute housing and the rent stops for that time.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Will Not Fix It →
  • 48 hours

    The locks changed under a protective order

    From
    The tenant's request
    Whose
    The landlord

    A landlord who agrees to change the locks does so not later than forty eight hours after the request; if not, the tenant may change them.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: New Locks Under a Protective Order →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7b
  • 3 days before

    Serving the restraining order papers

    From
    The hearing
    Whose
    The applicant

    The application, affidavit, any ex parte order and the notice of hearing are served on the respondent not less than three days before the hearing.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Restraining and Protective Orders →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-15
  • 3 days before

    The notice to quit before an eviction

    From
    The date the notice gives for leaving
    Whose
    The landlord

    The written notice to quit is served by a proper officer at least three days before the date it gives the tenant to leave, and only then can the eviction case be brought.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23
  • 5 days

    Applying for a longer stay of eviction

    From
    The judgment
    Whose
    The tenant

    Where the judgment was for a reason other than nonpayment, nuisance or illegal use, the tenant may apply within five days for a further stay of execution.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 5 days

    The stay after an eviction judgment

    From
    The judgment
    Whose
    The tenant

    Execution is stayed for five days, Sundays and legal holidays not counted, and an appeal is taken within that time or not at all.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
  • 7 days

    Weapons seized at a family violence call returned

    From
    The seizure
    Whose
    The law enforcement agency

    A firearm, electronic defense weapon or ammunition seized at the scene is returned in its original condition not later than seven days after, unless the owner may not possess it or a court orders otherwise.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When Police Are Called to a House →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-38b
  • 8 days

    The hearing on a lockout complaint

    From
    The complaint to the judge
    Whose
    The court

    The judge issues a summons at once for a hearing within eight days, served on the landlord six days before the day set.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Locked Out by the Landlord →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-43
  • 9 days

    The grace period for rent

    From
    The day rent is due
    Whose
    The tenant

    A landlord may end a monthly rental agreement for nonpayment only if the rent is still unpaid nine days after it was due, and may charge a late fee only after that.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Late Rent and Late Fees →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-15a
  • 14 days

    The hearing on a restraining order

    From
    The court's order on the application
    Whose
    The court

    The hearing on an application for relief from abuse is held not later than fourteen days from the order, or seven days from an ex parte order where the respondent has guns.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Restraining and Protective Orders →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-15
  • 15 days

    Reclaiming belongings removed in an eviction

    From
    The eviction
    Whose
    The tenant

    Belongings taken to the town's storage that are not reclaimed, with the storage paid, within fifteen days after the eviction are sold at public auction.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Being Evicted →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-42
  • 15 days

    The deposit back after a forwarding address

    From
    Receiving the tenant's forwarding address in writing
    Whose
    The landlord

    Where it comes later than the 21 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord has fifteen days from receiving the written forwarding address to deliver the deposit or the itemized balance.

  • 21 days before

    The code complaint before a tenant's repair case

    From
    Filing the tenant's case
    Whose
    The tenant

    A tenant suing to make the landlord meet the repair duties alleges having complained to the town's housing or health code agency at least 21 days before filing.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Will Not Fix It →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14h
  • 21 days

    The deposit back after the tenancy ends

    From
    The end of the tenancy
    Whose
    The landlord

    The landlord delivers the deposit with interest, or the balance with an itemized statement of damages, within 21 days, or 15 days after a written forwarding address if that is later, or owes twice the deposit.

  • 30 days before

    Ending a lease after family violence or sexual assault

    From
    The date the tenant intends to end the lease
    Whose
    The tenant

    The tenant gives the landlord written notice at least thirty days before that date, with a statement under oath, and leaves without penalty for the rest of the term.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: Leaving a Lease Early →
    • Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-11e
  • 6 months

    The protected period after a complaint

    From
    The tenant's good faith complaint, repair request or case
    Whose
    The landlord

    The landlord may not bring an eviction, demand a rent increase or cut services within six months after the tenant's protected act.

    What day is that? →The whole of it: When the Landlord Retaliates →

Charges and penalties4

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