Connecticut General Statutes 3-62c – Proceedings to recover property
(a) When there exists, or may exist escheated funds or property under sections 3-62b to 3-62g, inclusive, the Treasurer shall make demand therefor or request the Attorney General to institute proceedings in the name of the state for an adjudication that an escheat to the state of such funds or property has occurred; and shall take appropriate action to recover such funds or property.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 3-62c
- Escheat: Reversion of real or personal property to the state when 1) a person dies without leaving a will and has no heirs, or 2) when the property (such as a bank account) has been inactive for a certain period of time. Source: OCC
(b) Where there exists, or may exist, escheated funds or property under said sections, the Treasurer may request that any officer, department or agency of the United States voluntarily report such information as may be necessary to claim such funds or property under said sections. Forms for so reporting may be prescribed by the Treasurer. If any officer, department or agency of the United States fails or refuses to provide the voluntary report so requested, the Treasurer shall request that the Attorney General institute proceedings in the name of the state to obtain the required information.