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CT Gen Stat § 45a-693. (Formerly Sec. 45-78s) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-693. (Formerly Sec. 45-78s) - Hearing. Notice.

 Upon such application for a determination of ability to give informed consent, such court shall assign a time, not later than thirty days thereafter, and a place for hearing such application. Any hearing held under this section shall be pursuant to sections 51-72 and 51-73. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 45a-7, the court may hold the hearing on said application at a place within the state other than the usual courtroom if it would facilitate the presence of the respondent. Such court shall cause a citation and notice to be served on the following parties at least seven days prior to such hearing date. (1) The court shall direct personal service be made by a state marshal, constable or indifferent person upon the respondent and if the respondent is in a hospital, nursing home, state school or some other institution, in addition to the respondent, upon the chief executive, officer or administrator in such hospital, nursing home, state school or other institution. (2) The court shall order such notice as it directs to the following: (A) The parents of the respondent, if any, (B) the spouse of the respondent, if any, (C) the siblings of such applicant, if any, if the respondent has no living parents, (D) the nonprofit entity designated by the Governor in accordance with section 46a-10b to serve as the Connecticut protection and advocacy system, and (E) such other persons as the court may determine have interest in the respondent.(P.A. 79-543, S. 4, 14; P.A. 82-199, S. 2; P.A. 00-99, S. 88, 154; P.A. 01-195, S. 29, 181; P.A. 17-96, S. 33.)History: P.A. 82-199 required that hearings be held pursuant to Secs. 51-72 and 51-73; Sec. 45-78s transferred to Sec. 45a-693 in 1991; P.A. 00-99 replaced reference to sheriff and deputy sheriff with state marshal, effective December 1, 2000; P.A. 01-195 made technical changes, effective July 11, 2001; P.A. 17-96 amended Subdiv. (2)(D) by replacing reference to Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities with reference to the nonprofit entity designated as the Connecticut protection and advocacy system, effective July 1, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-694. (Formerly Sec. 45-78t) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-694. (Formerly Sec. 45-78t) - Appointment of counsel to represent respondent. Compensation.

 Upon the filing of an application for a determination of an individual's ability to give informed consent to sterilization, the court shall appoint legal counsel to represent any respondent who has not selected a counsel to represent such respondent in response to the application. Such legal counsel shall be from a panel of attorneys admitted to practice in this state provided by the Probate Court Administrator in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Probate Court Administrator in accordance with section 45a-77. The reasonable compensation of an appointed legal counsel shall be established by the court. Such compensation shall be charged to the respondent provided, if the court finds such respondent is unable to pay such compensation, it shall be paid from the Probate Court Administration Fund.(P.A. 79-543, S. 5, 14; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87; P.A. 00-166, S. 1; P.A. 01-195, S. 30, 181; P.A. 17-96, S. 34.)History: Sec. 45-78t transferred to Sec. 45a-694 in 1991; P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department of human resources, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 00-166 made a technical change, deleted provision re recommendation of the Department of Consumer Protection and changed payment for compensation of legal counsel from funds appropriated to the Department of Social Services to the Probate Court Administration Fund; P.A. 01-195 made technical changes, effective July 11, 2001; P.A. 17-96 deleted provision re Probate Court Administrator to seek recommendations from Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, effective July 1, 2017.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-695. (Formerly Sec. 45-78u) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-695. (Formerly Sec. 45-78u) - Evidence re ability of respondent to give informed consent. Reports by panel members appointed by court. Right of respondent to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses.

 At any hearing upon such application, the court shall receive evidence concerning the respondent's ability to give informed consent. Such evidence shall include, but shall not be limited to, reports in writing signed under penalty of false statement from an interdisciplinary team of at least three impartial panel members appointed by the court from a panel of physicians, psychologists, educators and social and residential workers who have personally observed, examined or worked with such respondent at some time during the twelve months preceding such hearing. Such appointments shall be made in accordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Probate Court Administrator in accordance with section 45a-77. The reasonable compensation of such appointed panel members shall be established by the court. Such compensation shall be charged to the respondent provided, if the court finds such respondent is unable to pay such compensation, it shall be paid from the Probate Court Administration Fund. Each such appointed panel member shall make his or her written report under penalty of false statement on a separate form provided for that purpose by the court and shall answer such questions as may be set forth on such form as fully and completely as reasonably possible. The reports shall contain specific information regarding the respondent's ability to give informed consent and shall indicate the specific aspects of informed consent which the respondent lacks. Each such appointed panel member shall state upon the forms the reasons for his or her opinion. Such respondent or his or her counsel shall have the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses who testify at any hearing on the application. If such respondent or his or her counsel notifies the court not less than three days before the hearing that he or she wishes to cross-examine the appointed panel members, the court shall order such members to appear.(P.A. 79-543, S. 6, 14; P.A. 89-144, S. 14; P.A. 99-84, S. 30; P.A. 00-166, S. 2; P.A. 01-195, S. 31, 181.)History: P.A. 89-144 substituted office of protection and advocacy for persons with disabilities for office of protection and advocacy for handicapped and developmentally disabled persons; Sec. 45-78u transferred to Sec. 45a-695 in 1991; P.A. 99-84 deleted “sworn” and inserted “signed under penalty of false statement”; P.A. 00-166 deleted provision that required Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities to provide panel, changed provision for payment of compensation of panel from funds appropriated to advocacy office to Probate Court Administration Fund and changed responsibility for forms from advocacy office to probate court; P.A. 01-195 made a technical change, effective July 11, 2001.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-696. (Formerly Sec. 45-78v) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-696. (Formerly Sec. 45-78v) - Respondent to be present at hearing on ability to give informed consent to sterilization.

 The respondent shall be present at any hearing regarding his or her ability to give informed consent to sterilization. The court shall inquire at the time of hearing as to the types and effects of any medication being administered to or taken by the respondent.(P.A. 79-543, S. 7, 14.)History: Sec. 45-78v transferred to Sec. 45a-696 in 1991.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-697. (Formerly Sec. 45-78w) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-697. (Formerly Sec. 45-78w) - Informed consent. Refusal of sterilization.

 If the court does not find that the respondent is able to give informed consent, such court shall retain its jurisdiction and shall determine whether such sterilization is in the best interest of the respondent. Notwithstanding the finding of the court, the respondent can refuse sterilization, provided the court concludes that the respondent understands the nature and consequences of such refusal.(P.A. 79-543, S. 8, 14.)History: Sec. 45-78w transferred to Sec. 45a-697 in 1991.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-698. (Formerly Sec. 45-78x) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-698. (Formerly Sec. 45-78x) - Application by guardian or conservator for consent to sterilization.

 Whenever sterilization is sought of a person under guardianship or conservatorship, application for consent to sterilization shall be filed in Probate Court by the guardian, conservator or other interested party. Notification and appointment of legal counsel shall be carried out pursuant to sections 45a-693 and 45a-694. The individual for whom sterilization is sought shall be present at the hearing unless the court, for good cause shown, shall excuse such attendance.(P.A. 79-543, S. 9, 14.)History: Sec. 45-78x transferred to Sec. 45a-698 in 1991.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-699. (Formerly Sec. 45-78y) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-699. (Formerly Sec. 45-78y) - Hearing. Evidence. Grounds for sterilization.

 (a) The court shall hear medical, social, educational, residential and psychological evidence including but not limited to testimony of the panel appointed under section 45a-695, as to whether such sterilization is in the best interest of the individual. The respondent or his counsel shall have the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses who testify at the hearing.(b) The court shall give its consent to sterilization only if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that such operation or procedure is in the best interests of the individual and shall furnish findings to support its conclusion.(P.A. 79-543, S. 10, 14; P. A. 82-199, S. 3.)History: P.A. 82-199 added provision specifying evidence shall include but not be limited to testimony of panel appointed under Sec. 45-78u; Sec. 45-78y transferred to Sec. 45a-699 in 1991.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-699a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-699a - Stay of order or decree permitting sterilization.

 Except as otherwise provided in this section, an order or decree of a court of probate permitting sterilization pursuant to sections 45a-690 to 45a-700, inclusive, shall be stayed, for a period of not less than ten days from the date of such order or decree, to afford the respondent an opportunity to file an appeal pursuant to part VII of chapter 801b. If no such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall be lifted. If such appeal is filed within such time period, the stay shall remain in effect pending the outcome of the appeal. The provisions of this section shall not stay any such order or decree if the court finds that the respondent (1) has attained the age of eighteen years, (2) is able to give informed consent to a sterilization procedure, and (3) has given informed consent, in writing, to such sterilization.(P.A. 04-29, S. 2.)History: P.A. 04-29 effective April 28, 2004.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-700. (Formerly Sec. 45-78z) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-700. (Formerly Sec. 45-78z) - Surgical or other medical procedures which may result in sterilization.

 Nothing in sections 45a-690 to 45a-700, inclusive, shall limit surgical or other medical procedures which are medically indicated and which may result in sterilization. A hysterectomy shall not be performed for the purpose of sterilization or for the purpose of hygiene and sanitary care of a female's menses.(P.A. 79-543, S. 11, 14; P.A. 99-84, S. 7.)History: Sec. 45-78z transferred to Sec. 45a-700 in 1991; P.A. 99-84 added “or other medical” after “surgical”.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-703 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property|Section 45a-703 - Application for determination of competency to vote.

 The guardian or conservator of an individual may file a petition in probate court to determine such individual's competency to vote in a primary, referendum or election. The probate court shall hold a hearing on the petition not later than fifteen days after the filing of the petition and the hearing shall be privileged with respect to assignment.(P.A. 02-83, S. 2.)See Sec. 9-159s re notice of voting opportunities presented to certain persons under guardianship or conservatorship.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-706. (Formerly Sec. 45-61a) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 803 - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption|Section 45a-706. (Formerly Sec. 45-61a) - Rule of construction.

 The provisions of sections 45a-706 to 45a-709, inclusive, 45a-715 to 45a-718, inclusive, 45a-724 to 45a-734, inclusive, 45a-736, 45a-737 and 52-231a shall be liberally construed in the best interests of any child for whom a petition has been filed under said sections.(P.A. 73-156, S. 1; P.A. 80-476, S. 140; P.A. 96-130, S. 2.)History: P.A. 80-476 added reference to Sec. 17-43b; Sec. 45-61a transferred to Sec. 45a-706 in 1991; P.A. 96-130 deleted references to Secs. 17a-91, 17a-112, 17a-148 and 45a-606.Annotation to former section 45-61a:Cited. 182 C. 545.Annotations to present section:Cited. 223 C. 492; 234 C. 194. Best interests of a child cannot transcend statutorily defined jurisdictional boundaries. 247 C. 474.Cited. 45 CS 33.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-708. (Formerly Sec. 45-61e) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 803 - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption|Section 45a-708. (Formerly Sec. 45-61e) - Guardian ad litem for minor or incompetent parent.

 (a) When, with respect to any petition for termination of parental rights filed under section 17a-112, section 45a-715 or section 45a-716, it appears that either parent of the child is a minor or incompetent, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for such parent. The guardian ad litem shall be an attorney-at-law authorized to practice law in Connecticut or any duly authorized officer of a child-placing agency if the child-placing agency is not the petitioner.(b) The guardian ad litem may be allowed reasonable compensation by the court appointing him which shall be assessed against the petitioner.(c) If the court finds the petitioner is unable to pay the compensation, the reasonable compensation shall be established by, and paid from funds appropriated to, the Judicial Department, however, in the case of a Probate Court matter, if funds have not been included in the budget of the Judicial Department for such compensation, such compensation shall be established by the Probate Court Administrator and paid from the Probate Court Administration Fund.(P.A. 73-156, S. 6; P.A. 74-164, S. 5, 20; P.A. 76-436, S. 643, 681; P.A. 80-476, S. 142; P.A. 83-295, S. 24; P.A. 90-31, S. 4, 9; P.A. 96-130, S. 4; 96-170, S. 21, 23; P.A. 97-90, S. 5, 6.)History: P.A. 74-164 specified that attorney appointed as guardian ad litem must be “authorized to practice law in Connecticut” or “duly authorized” officer of child-placing agency rather than “chief” officer and required that both probate and juvenile court shall order payment of compensation from funds appropriated to judicial department where previously paid from fund established under Sec. 45-4n or from appropriation for juvenile court in cases where petitioner cannot pay the compensation; P.A. 76-436 substituted superior court for juvenile court, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 80-476 divided section into Subsecs. and rephrased provisions; P.A. 83-295 amended Subsec. (c) to provide that the “reasonable compensation” of the guardian ad litem shall be “established by” the judicial department; P.A. 90-31 amended Subsec. (c) by adding provision that in the case of a court of probate, compensation established by the probate court administrator shall be paid from the probate administration fund; Sec. 45-61e transferred to Sec. 45a-708 in 1991; P.A. 96-130 amended Subsec. (a) by adding “for termination of parental rights” after “petition”; P.A. 96-170 amended Subsec. (c) by changing funding of compensation of guardian ad litem from Probate Court Administration Fund to funds appropriated to Judicial Department, unless funds not included in budget of Judicial Department for such purpose, effective July 1, 1998; P.A. 97-90 revised effective date of P.A. 96-170 but without affecting this section.Annotations to former section 45-61e:Cited. 182 C. 545.Cited. 21 CA 226.Annotations to present section:Cited. 223 C. 557.Cited. 25 CA 741.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-709. (Formerly Sec. 45-61k) (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 803 - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption|Section 45a-709. (Formerly Sec. 45-61k) - Validity of proceedings prior to statutory changes.

 (a) Notwithstanding any provision of sections 17a-112, 17a-113, 17a-148, 45a-187, 45a-606, 45a-607, 45a-706 to 45a-708, inclusive, 45a-715 to 45a-718, inclusive, 45a-724, 45a-727, 45a-732 to 45a-734, inclusive, and 52-231a, to the contrary, any adoption completed after October 1, 1973, in which the application and agreement of adoption were received by the Court of Probate before October 1, 1973, shall be valid, provided the adoption would have been valid under the general statutes in effect on September 30, 1973.(b) Applications for termination of parental rights, appointment of statutory parents or for adoptions or any actions taken in accordance with the applications which were received by the Court of Probate prior to May 10, 1974, shall be valid if they conform to the provisions of sections 17a-112, 17a-148, 45a-606, 45a-706 to 45a-708, inclusive, 45a-715 to 45a-718, inclusive, 45a-724, 45a-727, 45a-731 to 45a-734, inclusive, and 52-231a in effect on May 9, 1974.(P.A. 74-164, S. 15, 20; P.A. 80-476, S. 143; P.A. 11-105, S. 4.)History: P.A. 80-476 made minor wording changes; Sec. 45-61k transferred to Sec. 45a-709 in 1991; (Revisor's note: In 1993 references to repealed Secs. 17-32a, 17-41 and 45-69b were removed editorially by the Revisors); P.A. 11-105 amended Subsecs. (a) and (b) by deleting references to Sec. 17a-91, effective July 1, 2011.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-719 (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 803 - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption|Section 45a-719 - Reopening judgment terminating parental rights. Best interest of child. Final decree of adoption.

 The court may grant a motion to open or set aside a judgment terminating parental rights pursuant to section 52-212 or 52-212a or pursuant to common law or may grant a petition for a new trial on the issue of the termination of parental rights, provided the court shall consider the best interest of the child, except that no such motion or petition may be granted if a final decree of adoption has been issued prior to the filing of any such motion or petition. Any person who has legal custody of the child or who has physical custody of the child pursuant to an agreement, including an agreement with the Department of Children and Families or a licensed child-placing agency, may provide evidence to the court concerning the best interest of the child at any hearing held on the motion to reopen or set aside a judgment terminating parental rights. For the purpose of this section, “best interest of the child” shall include, but not be limited to, a consideration of the age of the child, the nature of the relationship of the child with the caretaker of the child, the length of time the child has been in the custody of the caretaker, the nature of the relationship of the child with the birth parent, the length of time the child has been in the custody of the birth parent, any relationship that may exist between the child and siblings or other children in the caretaker's household, and the psychological and medical needs of the child. The determination of the best interest of the child shall not be based on a consideration of the socio-economic status of the birth parent or the caretaker.(P.A. 93-91, S. 1, 2; 93-170, S. 1.)History: P.A. 93-91 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of children and families for commissioner and department of children and youth services, effective July 1, 1993.
CT Gen Stat § 45a-724a (2020)
2020 Connecticut General Statutes|Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure|Chapter 803 - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption|Section 45a-724a - Placement for adoption with child-placing agency by Commissioner of Children and Families.

 Upon the termination of parental rights by the court pursuant to section 17a-112 or 45a-717, the court, at the request of the Commissioner of Children and Families as statutory parent, may order any child-placing agency to place the child for adoption.(P.A. 99-166, S. 13.)