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Conn. Practice Book § 35a-1
Adjudication upon Acceptance
of Admission or Plea of Nolo Contendere
(a) Notwithstanding any prior statements
acknowledging responsibility, the judicial author -
ity shall inquire whether the allegations of the petition are presently admitted or denied. This inquiry
shall be made of the parent, parents or guardian
in neglect, abuse or uncared for matters, and of
the parent or parents in termination matters.
(b) An admission to allegations or a plea of
nolo contendere may be accepted by the judicial
authority. Before accepting an admission or plea
of nolo contendere, the judicial authority shall
determine whether the right to trial has been
waived, and that the parties understand the con -
tent and consequences of their admission or
plea. If the allegations are admitted or the plea
accepted, the judicial authority shall make its adjudicatory finding as to the validity of the facts
alleged in the petition and may proceed to a dispositional hearing. Where appropriate, the judicial
authority may permit a noncustodial parent or
guardian to stand silent as to the entry of an adjudication. The judicial authority shall determine
whether a noncustodial parent or guardian standing silent understands the consequences of
standing silent.
History
(Amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009; amended June 10, 2022, to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.) (Adopted June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009; amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012; amended June 15, 2012, to take effect Jan. 1, 2013; amended June 13, 2014, to take effect Jan. 1, 2015; amended June 10, 2022, to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.)
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