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Policy
Manual
ADOPTIONS
Termination Of Parental Rights In Probate Court
48-8-3
Probate Court Requirements
| Waive One Year Requirement |
In accordance with CONN. GEN. STAT. §45a-717(g), the court
may waive the requirement that one year expire prior to termination if it finds it
"...necessary; to promote the best interest of the child." |
| Denial of Petition |
"If the court denies a petition for consent for
termination of parental rights, it may refer the matter to an agency to assess the needs
of the child, the care the child is receiving, and the plan of the parent for the
child." [CONN. GEN. STAT. §45a-717(f).] |
| Guardian Ad Litem |
The court is obliged to appoint a guardian ad litem if either
parent is a minor or appears incompetent. The guardian ad litem must be either an attorney
or a duly authorized officer of a child placing agency (provided the agency is not the
petitioner). [CONN. GEN. STAT. §45a-708.] In a proceeding in which the minor or
incompetent parent is the petitioner, the guardian ad litem must approve the application
in writing, before action by the court [CONN. GEN. STAT. §45a-715(f)]. |
| Court Order of Examination by Physician/
Psychiatrist/ Psychologist |
The court may, on its own motion, or on the motion of any
party, order an examination of a child, parent or custodian if it finds reasonable cause
to warrant such [CONN. GEN. STAT. §45a-717(d)]. The examiner is appointed by the
court. If ordered on the court's own motion, the petitioner is responsible for expenses of
the examination. If ordered on the motion of any party, the moving party is responsible
unless unable to pay. Then, expenses may be paid from funds appropriated to the Judicial
Department. |
Connecticut Department of Children and Families Issued:
March 1, 1994
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