Chapter 815t. Juvenile Matters
Section
46b-120(Formerly Sec. 51-301). Definitions.46b-121(Formerly Sec. 51-302). “Juvenile matters” defined. Authority of court.46b-121aReferral of juvenile matters to state referees.46b-121bHandling of juvenile matters.46b-121c to 46b-121g46b-121c to 46b-121g46b-121hGoals of juvenile justice system.46b-121i and 46b-121jDuties and responsibilities of the Judicial Department in providing programs and services to the juvenile justice system. Programs and probation treatment services for juvenile offenders.46b-121kPrograms, services and facilities for juvenile offenders.46b-121lEarly intervention projects for juvenile offenders.46b-121mEvaluation of the costs and benefits of programs serving juvenile offenders.46b-121nJuvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee. Reports.46b-121oRedicivism reduction framework for the juvenile justice system.46b-121pTraining and monitoring deescalation efforts in secure and congregate care settings. Tracking of arrests and recidivism rates.46b-121qCommitment of juvenile offenders. Sentence of probation.46b-121rComprehensive system of graduated responses provided for juvenile offenders.46b-121sCommunity-based diversion system.46b-122(Formerly Sec. 51-303). Juvenile matters separated from other court business when practicable. Exclusion of persons from hearing. Exceptions.46b-122aUse of mechanical restraints during juvenile proceedings. Statistics concerning use of restraints.46b-123(Formerly Sec. 51-304). Appointment of staff for juvenile matters.46b-123aTransfer of personnel to Division of Criminal Justice.46b-123bTransfer of juvenile justice centers to Judicial Department.46b-123c to 46b-123eCommission on Child Protection; membership; duties. Chief Child Protection Attorney; duties; contracts for legal services. Eligibility for counsel in family relations or juvenile matters; procedure for appointment or assignment.46b-123fTransfer of legal authority over delinquent children committed to the Department of Children and Families to the Judicial Branch.46b-124(Formerly Sec. 51-305). Confidentiality of records of juvenile matters. Exceptions.46b-124aAccess to records of cases of juvenile matters by victim of delinquent act committed by a child.46b-125(Formerly Sec. 51-306). Juvenile probation officers and juvenile matters investigators. Rights in retirement system. Duties and authority.46b-126(Formerly Sec. 51-307). Secure facilities for care and treatment of children.46b-126aOut-of-school suspensions for children residing in juvenile facilities prohibited.46b-127(Formerly Sec. 51-308). Transfer of child charged with a felony to the regular criminal docket. Transfer of youth aged sixteen or seventeen to docket for juvenile matters.46b-128(Formerly Sec. 51-309). Investigation of delinquency complaint. Nonjudicial disposition. Petition of delinquency. Summoning of child and parent or guardian.46b-128aCompetency determinations in juvenile matters.46b-129(Formerly Sec. 51-310). Commitment of child or youth. Petition for neglected, uncared for or abused child or youth. Hearing re temporary custody, order to appear or petition. Review of permanency plan. Cost of care and maintenance of child or youth; reimbursement. Revocation of commitment. Legal guardianships and permanent legal guardianships. Applicability of provisions re placement of child from another state and Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. Confirmation by court. Filing of information and identification of sources of information by Department of Children and Families.46b-129aExamination by physician, psychiatrist or psychologist. Counsel and guardian ad litem. Testimony. Evidence.46b-129bFiling of petition for adoption and written agreement of adoption by Commissioner of Children and Families. Review of adoption social study and other reports. Hearing. Adoptive parents entitled to receive copies of records and other information re history of child. Applicability of probate court provisions.46b-129c“Court appointed special advocate” defined. Appointment, duties, background checks and limited civil or criminal liability for actions undertaken.46b-130(Formerly Sec. 51-311). Reimbursement for expense of care and maintenance. Assignment of right of support to Commissioner of Children and Families. Parents' assistance in pursuing support.46b-131(Formerly Sec. 51-312). Custody of alleged delinquent child pending disposition. Bail.46b-132(Formerly Sec. 51-313). Temporary detention places.46b-132aMedical care of children in juvenile residential centers.46b-133(Formerly Sec. 51-314). Arrest of child. Notice of arrest. Release or detention of arrested child. Alcohol or drug testing or treatment as condition of release. Admission of child to juvenile residential center. Entry of take into custody order or other process into central computer system. Duration of order to detain.46b-133aRight to trial or dismissal upon nolle prosequi of delinquency charge. Erasure of records.46b-133bSuspension of delinquency proceedings for treatment for alcohol or drug dependency.46b-133cSerious juvenile repeat offender prosecution. Sentencing.46b-133dSerious homicide, firearm or sexual offender prosecution. Sentencing.46b-133eSuspension of delinquency proceedings for participation in school violence prevention program.46b-133fFamily violence mediation program on docket for juvenile matters. Report.46b-133gDetention risk screening instrument.46b-133hParameters for releasing child from detention.46b-133iSuspension of delinquency proceedings for fire starting behavior treatment.46b-133jSuspension of delinquency proceeding for participation in services to address condition or behavior related to an offense involving a motor vehicle.46b-133kPolicy re suicidal and self-harming behaviors and use of solitary confinement, prone restraints and chemical agents in juvenile detention centers and correctional facilities detaining juveniles. Reporting.46b-133lReport of use of chemical agents or prone restraints on detained juveniles.46b-133mIndependent ombudsperson services provided in facilities that detain juveniles.46b-133nCommunication services in juvenile detention facilities.46b-133oAccess to juvenile residential centers. Nondisclosure of information identifying a juvenile. penalty.46b-133pSubmission of copy of form to detain by law enforcement officer or prosecutorial official. Data compilation and report.46b-134(Formerly Sec. 51-315). Investigation by probation officer prior to disposition of delinquency case. Physical, mental and diagnostic examination.46b-135(Formerly Sec. 51-316). Right to counsel and cross-examination.46b-136(Formerly Sec. 51-317). Appointment of attorney to represent child or youth and parent or guardian. Payment for the cost of attorney.46b-137(Formerly Sec. 51-318). Admissibility of admission, confession or statement in juvenile proceedings.46b-138(Formerly Sec. 51-319). Summoning of witnesses. Conversation privileged.46b-138aTestimony of accused juvenile, parent or guardian in juvenile proceeding.46b-138bStatement of victim or victim's representative at delinquency proceeding.46b-139(Formerly Sec. 51-320). Expert medical witnesses; interpreter.46b-140(Formerly Sec. 51-321). Disposition upon adjudication of child as delinquent.46b-140aModification of conditions of probation supervision or probation supervision with residential placement. Violation of conditions.46b-141 (Formerly Sec51-322) to 46b-141b. Length of commitments; motion for extension of commitment; permanency hearing; permanency plan; reopening and termination. Placement of delinquent child in alternative incarceration program. Probation treatment plan.46b-141cReimbursement of costs of probation supervision.46b-141dCredit for presentence detention.46b-142(Formerly Sec. 51-323). Venue of petitions. Appeal to Appellate Court. Expedited hearing in termination of parental rights appeals.46b-143(Formerly Sec. 51-324). Notice of appeal.46b-144(Formerly Sec. 51-325). Religious faith. Service of commitment process.46b-145(Formerly Sec. 51-326). Prohibition on prosecution of child before regular criminal docket. Exceptions.46b-146(Formerly Sec. 51-327). Erasure of police and court records.46b-147(Formerly Sec. 51-328). Proceedings inadmissible as evidence in criminal proceedings.46b-147aReports on cases of children charged with serious juvenile offenses.46b-148 (Formerly Sec51-329) and 46b-149. Child from family with service needs not to be held in juvenile residential center or convicted as delinquent for violation of court order re future conduct; court determination re placement or commitment of child from family with service needs. Child from family with service needs; complaint; review by probation officer; referral for services; procedure; hearing; order; modification of conditions; permanency plan and hearing.46b-149aDuties of police officer when child runs away from parent or guardian's home.46b-149bImmunity of police officer or municipal official from personal liability.46b-149cTruancy and other family with service needs cases. Duties of Judicial Branch.46b-149dDemonstration project to establish school and community-based truancy prevention initiative. Sites. Grant eligibility. Establishment of truancy or family with service needs docket. Duties of Court Support Services Division.46b-149e and 46b-149fFamily support centers. Child from family with service needs who violates valid court order or is in imminent risk of physical harm; petition; hearing; order.46b-150Emancipation of minor. Procedure. Notice. Attorney General as party.46b-150aInvestigation of petition for emancipation. Report. Appointment of counsel. Probate Court may order examination.46b-150bOrder of emancipation.46b-150cAppeal.46b-150dEffect of emancipation.46b-150eEmancipation under common law.46b-150f to 46b-150hYouth in crisis; petition; court orders; violations. Duties of police officer re youth in crisis. Youth in crisis pilot program in Middletown probate district.46b-150iAppearances filed in Probate Court to continue in superior court for juvenile matters.46b-151 to 46b-151g(Formerly Secs. 17-75 to 17-81). Declaration of policy. Compact. Amendment to compact concerning interstate rendition of juveniles alleged to be delinquent. Compact administrator. Supplementary agreements. Payments by state. Enforcement of compact. Additional procedure for return of juveniles.46b-151hInterstate Compact for Juveniles.46b-151iChief Court Administrator as administrator of the Interstate Compact for Juveniles.46b-152 to 46b-15946b-152 to 46b-159