Conn. Practice Book § 35a-24

(a) Whenever any party seeks an order for posttermination visitation in the context of the termi -

nation of parental rights proceeding, the movant

shall file a motion in accordance with Section

34a-1.

(b) The judicial authority shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether such an order

is necessary or appropriate to secure the welfare,

protection, proper care and suitable support of

a child.

(c) Upon motion of any party or upon its own

motion, the judicial authority may consolidate the

hearing on the motion for posttermination visitation with the termination of parental rights trial.

(d) The moving party shall have the burden of

proving that posttermination visits are necessary

or appropriate to secure the welfare, protection,

proper care and suitable support of a child.

(e) In deciding whether to order posttermination

visitation, the judicial authority may consider: the

wishes of the child; the expressed interests of the

birth parent; the frequency and quality of visitation

between the child and birth parent prior to the

termination of the parent’s parental rights; the

strength of the emotional bond between the child

and the birth parent; any interference with present

custodial arrangements; any impact on the adoption prospects for the child; and any other factors

the judicial authority finds relevant and material.

in Lieu of Arrest Warrant

of Trial