In accordance with the provisions of sections 4-5 to 4-8 , inclusive, the Governor shall appoint a Commissioner of Correction who shall be the administrative head of the department. Said commissioner shall be an experienced correctional administrator. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 18-80
Commissioner
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 557 F. Supp. 2d 279 - Vaden v. Connecticut (2008)
Most recently applied in 557 F. Supp. 2d 279 - Vaden v. Connecticut (July 2008)
(1967, P.A. 152, S. 3; P.A. 77-614, S. 270, 610.) History: P.A. 77-614 deleted reference to consultation with council of correction, effective January 1, 1979.
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