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Policy
Manual
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Roles and Responsibilities of Participants
22-3-7
Parties, Witnesses, Observers, and
Interpreter
| Party to a Hearing |
A party to a hearing is one who has rights affected
by a proceeding; may make a defense, produce and cross-examine witnesses, and appeal from
a judgment where such a right exists. (See table, page 2.) Note: In
accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, the Administrative Hearings
Unit may grant Intervenor status to a person when the person requesting this status has
rights which are affected by a particular hearing, and when it serves the interests of
justice to do so.
Legal Reference: CONN. GEN. STAT. §4-176(d). |
| Witnesses |
Witnesses, other than the parties to the hearing, shall be
brought into the room at the appropriate point in the hearing and sworn in. After
testifying, they shall be asked to leave the room. Witnesses are not permitted to ask
questions of other witnesses. |
| Observers |
Observers are non-participants and do not testify or give
opinions. Observers shall be allowed in the hearing by consent of both parties, or
subject to the approval of the Hearing Officer. |
| Interpreter |
When a language or sign interpreter is needed or requested,
the Administrative Hearings Unit shall arrange for a qualified and impartial interpreter
to be present at the hearing. Social Workers, supervisors, and attorneys shall inform
the Administrative Hearings Unit as early in the hearing process as possible of the need
for an interpreter. |
Party Standing In Administrative Hearing
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Treatment Plan
Hearing |
License Hearing |
Fair Hearing |
Out-of-State
Placement Hearing |
Removal Hearing |
Probable Cause
Hearing |
Rate Setting Hearing |
| Parent |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Child |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Foster Parent |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Other Caretaker |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Legal Guardian |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Licensed Child Care
Facility |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Licensed Child Placing
Agency |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Connecticut Department of Children and Families Effective Date: June 15, 1995
(New)
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