Connecticut Statutes
§ 53a-189 — Eavesdropping: Class D felony.
Connecticut § 53a-189
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Bluebook
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-189 (2026).
Text
(a)A person is guilty of eavesdropping when he unlawfully engages in wiretapping or mechanical overhearing of a conversation.
(b)Eavesdropping is a class D felony. See Sec. 52-570d re prohibition on recording private telephonic communications and civil remedies for violation thereof.
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Related
Sullivan v. Stein
487 F. Supp. 2d 52 (D. Connecticut, 2007)
Reck v. Bertsch
(D. Connecticut, 2020)
Sullivan v. Hyland
647 F. Supp. 2d 143 (D. Connecticut, 2009)
Legislative History
(1969, P.A. 828, S. 191.) Cited. 171 C. 524; 197 C. 326; 212 C. 195; 216 C. 541; 224 C. 593; 238 C. 692. Cited. 8 CA 673; 15 CA 529. Cordless telephone conversations are protected telephonic communications. 45 CS 497.
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Bluebook (online)
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