CT HB07315

Sextons must specify the place of burial on removal, transit, and burial permits and enter this information into the electronic death registry system within three days of burial, or forward paper permits to the town registrar where the body is buried.

For disinterments, the sexton in charge must complete a disinterment permit specifying the place of reinterment and send copies to the registrars of both the town where the body is buried and where death occurred.

Complaints alleging sexton violations must be filed with the Probate Court in the district where the cemetery is located, with hearings scheduled within 45 days and notice provided by first class mail to both parties.

If the Probate Court finds probable cause of a violation, the judge must refer the complaint to the state's attorney for possible criminal prosecution.

Violations of burial and disinterment permit requirements constitute a class D felony; failure to file required reports by the end of the third week of a month results in fines of up to $100 per day.