State v. .2 Acres Known as 319 Jackson Street

The issues in this case arise from a stipulation entered into by the parties in an in rem action brought by the state against the defendant, .2 Acres *41known as 319 Jackson Street, Willimantic. The subject property is owned by Roger LeClair (defendant).1

The facts relevant to our resolution of this matter are not in dispute. In 1992, the plaintiff state instituted a criminal prosecution against the defendant for intentional violations of the building and health codes in connection with his ownership of 319 Jackson Street. The state simultaneously commenced a civil in rem action against the…