(a) An offense, for which the only sentence authorized is a fine, is a violation unless expressly designated an infraction.(b) Every violation defined in this chapter is expressly designated as such. Any offense defined in any other section which is not expressly designated a violation or infraction shall be deemed a violation if, notwithstanding any other express designation, it is within the definition set forth in subsection (a).(1969, P.A. 828, S. 27; P.A. 75-577, S. 4, 126.)History: P.A. 75-577 excluded offenses expressly designated as infractions from consideration as violation.See chapter 881b re infractions.Cited. 9 CA 686; 27 CA 225; 40 CA 762; 41 CA 454.Cited. 36 CS 527; Id., 551.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 53a-27
Connecticut Title 53a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-27· Version 2026