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Conn. Practice Book § 44-8

When Presence of Defendant Is

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and Is Not Required at Trial and Sentencing

The defendant must be present at the trial and

at the sentencing hearing, but, if the defendant

will be represented by counsel at the trial or sentencing hearing, the judicial authority may:

(1) Excuse the defendant from being present

at the trial or a part thereof or the sentencing

hearing if the defendant waives the right to be

present;

(2) Direct that the trial or a part thereof or the

sentencing hearing be conducted in the defendant’s absence if the judicial authority determines

that the defendant waived the right to be present; or

(3) Direct that the trial or a part thereof be

conducted in the absence of the defendant if

the judicial authority has justifiably excluded the

defendant from the courtroom because of his or

her disruptive conduct, pursuant to Section 42-46.

History

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 968.)

Provenance

Source: jud.ct.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
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