CONNECTICUT
Sec. 53a-181c - 1992. Stalking in the first degree: Class D felony.
(a) A person is guilty of stalking in the first degree when he commits stalking in the second degree as provided in section 53a-181d and
(1) he has previously been convicted of this section or section 53a-181d, or
(2) such conduct violates a court order in effect at the time of the offense, or
(3) the other person is under sixteen years of age.
(b) Stalking in the first degree is a class D felony.
Sec. 53a-181d - 1992. Stalking in the second degree: Class A misdemeanor.
(a) A person is guilty of stalking in the second degree when, with intent to cause another person to fear for his physical safety, he willfully and repeatedly follows or lies in wait for such other person and causes such other person to reasonably fear for his physical safety.
(b) Stalking in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
Sec. 53a-181e - 1995. Stalking in the third degree: Class B misdemeanor.
(a) A person is guilty of stalking in the third degree when he recklessly causes another person to reasonably fear for his physical safety by willfully and repeatedly following or lying in wait for such other person.
(b) Stalking in the third degree is a class B misdemeanor.
Legislative Update: On October 1, 2002, SB 334 took effect enhancing the classification for a criminal violation of a stalking protective order from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony.
