Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-76m: Age of defendant at time of crime controlling.

The age of the youthful offender at the time of the commission of the crime set forth in the information or complaint shall determine whether he is entitled to the benefits provided by sections 54-76b to 54-76n, inclusive, and the provisions thereof shall apply to crimes committed prior, as well as subsequent, to October 1, 1971.