Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 44-4 (2025)

Maintenance of transaction records

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The operator of each hotel, motel, inn or similar lodging shall maintain a record-keeping system of all guest transactions and receipts. All records maintained pursuant to this section shall be retained by the operator of such hotel, motel, inn or similar lodging for not less than six months from the date of creation of the record.

(P.A. 16-71, S. 3.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 16 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1993–2025 · leading case: State v. Collins, 10 A.3d 1005 (Conn. 2011).
State v. Collins, 10 A.3d 1005 (Conn. 2011). · cites it 4× “" [33] The trial court then appointed the defendant's former attorney to serve as his standby counsel; see Practice Book §§ 44-4 [34] and 44-5; [35] and confirmed the defendant's understanding that standby counsel would be present to assist him if requested.”
State v. Guitard, 765 A.2d 30 (Conn. App. Ct. 2001). · cites it 4× “The language and application of Practice Book §§ 962 through 964 [now §§ 44-4 and 44-5] are based on United States Supreme Court precedent and, accordingly, meet *536 constitutional standards.”
State v. Connor, 973 A.2d 627 (Conn. 2009). · cites it 2× “Lorenzen was appointed to serve as standby counsel pursuant to Practice Book § 44-4. 8 At the next hearing, on December 15,2005, the defendant was completely unresponsive to questioning by Judge Miaño, who noted that the defendant had his head in his lap and appeared to be…”
State v. Jordan, 44 A.3d 794 (Conn. 2012). · cites it 3× “I conclude that the court should either dismiss [Schipul] as [the] defendant's counsel and allow [the] defendant to file pro se [Practice Book § 44-3] or appoint a special public defender as counsel or standby counsel [Practice *823 Book § 44-4]." [3] Schipul asked the court to…”
State v. J.M.F., 154 A.3d 1 (Conn. App. Ct. 2017). · cites it 3× “The defendant told the court that he would like a special public defender appointed pursuant to Practice Book § 44-4. He explained that, although he has "a cordial relationship" with current counsel, he was not communicating with them and wanted a different attorney.”
State v. Fernandez, 758 A.2d 842 (Conn. 2000). · cites it 2× “” Practice Book §§44-4 and 44-5 respectively cover the procedure for appointing and the role of standby counsel.”
Ross v. Comm'r of Corr., 288 A.3d 1055 (Conn. App. Ct. 2023). · cites it 2× “Although a court may appoint standby counsel, ‘‘a defendant does not have a state or federal constitutional right to standby counsel.’’ State v. Oliphant, supra, 47 Conn.”
Wilson v. Comm'r of Corr., 932 A.2d 481 (Conn. App. Ct. 2007). · cites it 2× “Practice Book § 44-4. That section provides in relevant part that “the judicial authority may appoint standby counsel .”
State v. Jordan, 984 A.2d 1160 (Conn. App. Ct. 2009). “Practice Book § 44-4].” 5 The defendant asked Ringor a series of questions outside the presence of the jury regarding Ringor’s knowledge of any lawsuit connected with the accident, conversations he had with attorneys and insurance agents, and ownership of the car Ringor was…”
State v. Owens, 345 A.3d 489 (Conn. App. Ct. 2025). “Moran, 509 U.S. 389, 396 , 113 S. Ct. 2680 , 125 L.”
State v. Mark T., 199 A.3d 35 (Conn. App. Ct. 2018). “1 The defendant refused court-appointed counsel, but the court ultimately assigned the defendant standby counsel in accordance with Practice Book § 44-4. Before trial, the state filed, among other things, a motion in limine requesting that the name, address, and any other…”
State v. Wang, 92 A.3d 220 (Conn. 2014). · cites it 3× “d if and when the accused requests help, and to be available to represent the accused in the event that termination of the defendant’s self-representation is necessary’’); accord Practice Book § 44-4 (‘‘When a defendant has been permitted to proceed without the assistance of…”
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