The Office of the Attorney General William Tong
Sections
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Employment, Workers Compensation & Labor
The Employment division of this Section defends all state agencies in all branches of government, including the state Universities, and state officials in employment related litigation and administrative complaints and provides legal advice and guidance to state agencies on employment issues. We are currently defending the state in numerous employment cases in the state and federal courts, as well before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission The Workers' Compensation division of this Section represents the State Treasurer as the Custodian of the Second Injury Fund program in cases involving potential liability of the Fund for workers' compensation benefits and the Department of Administrative Services in its capacity as the administrator of the state employees' workers' compensation program in contested workers' compensation claims filed by state employees. We are currently defending the Second Injury Fund and the state in numerous workers’ compensation cases before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and in the Connecticut Superior and Appellate Courts. The Labor division of this Section represents various state agencies before administrative bodies such as the Freedom of Information Commission and the Claims Commissioner, and represents the State in Superior Court when administrative appeals are taken from entities such as the Employees’ Review Board and the Employment Security Appeals Division. The Labor division represents the state when arbitral decisions are challenged in court and also represents the Commissioner of Labor in wage and hour collection proceedings involving private sector employers who failed to pay their employees properly. We are currently involved in both defensive and affirmative litigation involving labor matters.
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The Consumer Advocacy Section is the clearinghouse for Connecticut constituent complaints involving unfair or deceptive marketplace activities and elder justice concerns. This Section mediates complaints from consumers and small businesses, fosters the development of fair consumer practices, and promotes statewide consumer education and outreach. Additionally, in partnership with the Connecticut Elder Justice Coalition, the Consumer Advocacy Section manages and staffs the Elder Justice Hotline, which provides information, assistance and resources to older adults and their advocates regarding elder abuse, neglect, fraud and exploitation.
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Public Safety Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers regarding Connecticut's Megan's Law, the State's sex-offender database, how to find an inmate and more.
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Information is provided on Public Safety, Emergency Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, how to contact the State Police & State's Attorneys, the Sex Offender Registry, and answers to Motor Vehichle questions, etc.
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This Section represents the Department of Public Safety, including the Division of State Police, the Division of Fire, Emergency and Building Services; the Military Department; the Department of Correction; the Division of Special Revenue and the Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division. It also provides legal services and representation to a number of associated boards, commissions and agencies, including the Division of Criminal Justice, the Division of Public Defender Services, the Office of Adult Probation, the Governor's Office (Interstate Extradition), the Statewide Emergency 9-1-1 Commission, the State Codes and Standards Committee, the Crane Operator's Examining Board, the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners, the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, the Board of Pardons, the Board of Parole, Police Officer Standards and Training Council, the Office of Civil Preparedness, the State Marshal Commission, Office of Victim Services and the Gaming Policy Board.
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The Health and Education Section represents a myriad of state agencies which include the State Department of Education, the Department of Developmental Services, the University of Connecticut and all of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. It represents the Department of Social Services, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Psychiatric Security Review Board, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Department of Public Health and the various health licensing boards and the Office of Health Strategy.
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The Government Fraud Section protects Connecticut tax dollars from fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Section investigates and litigates civil matters under the Connecticut False Claims Act and other laws. The Section develops cases independently and in conjunction with other state and federal law enforcement agencies and with state agencies that pay, directly or indirectly, for goods and services with Connecticut tax dollars. The Section investigates whistleblower complaints concerning state departments, state agencies, quasi-public agencies, and large state contracts. The Section also enforces Connecticut’s pension revocation or reduction laws when any public official or state or municipal employee is convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to any crime related to state or municipal office. The Section includes the Health Care Advocacy Unit, which provides advisory assistance to consumers who have health care related problems, particularly those that involve health insurance and managed care coverage denials. In addition, this Section also supports and advises the CT Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, which is an independent state body that advocates for residents of long term care facilities.
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This Section represents the Governor, the Judicial Branch, the General Assembly, the Secretary of the State, the Treasurer, the Comptroller, the Auditors of Public Accounts, the State Elections Enforcement Commission, the Office of State Ethics, the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board, the State Properties Review Board, the Judicial Review Council, the Judicial Selection Commission, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, the Board of Accountancy, the Office of the Child Advocate, the Office of the Victim Advocate, the Commission on Women, Children and Seniors, the State of Contracting Standards Board, and the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission. In addition, through its Public Charities Unit, the Section protects the public interest in gifts, bequests and devises for charitable purposes; and in cooperation with the Department of Consumer Protection, administers and enforces state laws regulating charities and professional fundraisers who solicit from the public.
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If you move within the State of Connecticut, the moving company is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. You may contact them at (860)594-2860 or visit the Connecticut Department of Transportation website. If you move between a point within Connecticut and a point outside Connecticut, the moving company is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You can find helpful information on their website by following this link to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s website. In particular, you should review the booklet entitled “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” This booklet should answer many of your questions and help you to avoid potential conflicts with your mover. You may contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Connecticut Regional Office at (860)659-6700 or visit their website.
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Transportation, Housing & Public Works
The Infrastructure and Economic Development Section of the Office of the Attorney General provides representation for the following state agencies: Department of Transportation ("DOT"); Department of Public Works ("DPW"); Department of Administrative Services ("DAS"); Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV"); Department of Information Technology ("DOIT"); Department of Economic and Community Development, Housing Matters ("DECD"); and the Connecticut Historical Commission. In addition, the Transportation Section provides representation for various occupational licensing boards within the Department of Consumer Protection ("DCP"). The representation of the foregoing state agencies/boards includes, but is not limited to, counseling and advice on legal issues, the prosecution or defense of lawsuits or claims in both federal and Connecticut courts, and before various administrative entities, including the defense of claims filed with the Office of the Claims Commissioner pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
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The Historic Preservation and Museum Division protects and preserves Connecticut’s historical resources such as residential and commercial buildings, schools and factories, town greens and parks, churches and temples. The Historic Preservation and Museum Commission works closely with the Attorney General’s Transportation Section to prevent the unreasonable destruction of historic properties and landmarks. If you have any questions concerning these matters, you may wish to visit the Connecticut Historic Preservation and Museum Commission website; or contact them at (860)566-3005.
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Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
The jurisdiction of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles includes, but is not limited to, the licensing of motor vehicle operators, the registration of motor vehicles, including emissions testing, motor vehicle dealers and repairers, trucks and school buses. If you have any questions concerning any motor vehicle issue, you may wish to visit the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website or by contacting them at (860)263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut); or at (800)842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut).
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Financial and Revenue Services
The Financial and Revenue Services Section (“Section”) provides legal services to several state agencies, including the Department of Banking, the Department of Insurance, the Department of Revenue Services, the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Office of Policy and Management, the Office of Health Strategy, the Office of Workforce Strategy, the State Insurance Risk Management Board, the Public Utility Regulatory Authority and the Siting Council.
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The attorneys in the General Litigation Section defend state agencies, officials and employees in tort, civil rights and other matters, including high exposure personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death claims and lawsuits.