The criminal division of the Superior Court shall consist of the following parts:
Section 1-6.Criminal Division
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis section breaks the criminal division of the Superior Court into four parts based on the severity of the felony or offense charged.
Full Text of Section 1-6
(1) A—Capital felonies, class A felonies, and unclassified felonies punishable by sentences of more than twenty years.
(2) B—Class B felonies and unclassified felonies punishable by sentences of more than ten years but not more than twenty years.
(3) C—Class C felonies and unclassified felonies punishable by sentences of more than five years but not more than ten years.
(4) D—Class D felonies and all other crimes, violations, motor vehicle violations, and infractions.
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 5.)
Plain-English Summary
This section describes the parts that make up the criminal division of the Superior Court, organized by the seriousness of the charge. Part A covers capital felonies, class A felonies, and unclassified felonies punishable by more than twenty years. Part B covers class B felonies and unclassified felonies punishable by more than ten years but not more than twenty years. Part C covers class C felonies and unclassified felonies punishable by more than five years but not more than ten years. Part D covers class D felonies and all other crimes, violations, motor vehicle violations, and infractions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the criminal division sort cases into parts?
By the maximum possible sentence: Part A is for the most serious felonies, punishable by more than twenty years, down to Part D, which covers class D felonies and lesser crimes, violations, motor vehicle violations, and infractions.
Which part handles capital felonies?
Part A, along with class A felonies and unclassified felonies punishable by sentences of more than twenty years.
Where do motor vehicle violations and infractions get handled?
Part D, along with class D felonies and all other crimes and violations.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-6). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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