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Conn. Practice Book § 32a-5
Consultation with Child or Youth
(a) In any permanency hearing held with
respect to the child or youth, including, but not
limited to, any hearing regarding the transition of
the child or youth from foster care to independent
living, the judicial authority shall assure that there
is consultation with the child or youth in an age-appropriate manner regarding the proposed per -
manency or transition plan for the child or youth.
(b) For good cause shown, the child or youth
who is the subject of a hearing may be excluded
from the courtroom.
History
(Amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.) (Adopted June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.)
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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