2015 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 54 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 968 - Victim Services
Section 54-225 - Voluntary program for lawyers for protection of persons injured in person or property by civil wrong.
There shall be a program for the protection of persons injured in person or property by a civil wrong. Lawyers may voluntarily participate in such program. Under the program, a lawyer shall inform any person injured in person or property by a civil wrong of his right to (1) bring an action to recover damages for such injury within the time limited by law, (2) the competent assistance of counsel, (3) notification of all court proceedings concerning his action, (4) full compensation for his injury, and (5) a written list of the rights of civil victims and the agencies or programs available to assist such victims. No lawyer who participates in such program or any law firm with which he is associated may solicit, accept or agree to accept any compensation from any such victim.
(P.A. 87-514, S. 2, 4.)
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