Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Connecticut
Wrongful imprisonment attorneys represent people who were unlawfully or unjustly incarcerated — whether because of a false arrest, malicious prosecution, a wrongful conviction, or a systemic failure of the justice system. These attorneys fight both to secure their clients' freedom and to pursue compensation for the devastating harm that wrongful imprisonment causes to a person's life.
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-101a
Notice of intent to commence an action against a municipality or its employees must be filed within 6 months.
Connecticut has not abolished qualified immunity. The 2020 Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1) enacted significant reforms — including decertification and transparency measures — but did not eliminate the QI defense.