Connecticut General Statutes 19a-553 – Disclosure of crimes required. Penalty
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(a) Each nursing home administrator shall submit or cause to be submitted to the appropriate local law enforcement agency a detailed statement regarding any alleged commission of any crime or criminal action by any patient admitted to or by any person employed or visiting in any nursing home facility which is under the general administrative charge of such administrator.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $250 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 19a-553
- nursing home facility: means (1) any chronic and convalescent nursing home or any rest home with nursing supervision that provides nursing supervision under a medical director twenty-four hours per day, or (2) any chronic and convalescent nursing home that provides skilled nursing care under medical supervision and direction to carry out nonsurgical treatment and dietary procedures for chronic diseases, convalescent stages, acute diseases or injuries. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-490
- Person: means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or association. See Connecticut General Statutes 19a-490
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class D misdemeanor.