Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-286a: (Formerly Sec. 51-164a). Duties and powers of prosecutorial officials.

(a) Each state's attorney, assistant state's attorney and deputy assistant state's attorney shall diligently inquire after and make appropriate presentment and complaint to the Superior Court of all crimes and other criminal matters within the jurisdiction of the court or in which the court may proceed, whether committed before or after his appointment to office.

(b) Any such state's attorney may issue subpoenas for witnesses to be sworn before the court in criminal cases.