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Section 54-76e – Trial to determine youthful offender status

by admin | May 11, 2021 | Connecticut, Criminal Procedure

If the defendant enters a plea of “not guilty” or if the court on its own motion so directs, the defendant shall be tried for the purpose of determining whether he shall be adjudged a youthful offender. The trial shall be held by the court without a...

Section 54-76d – Investigations. Determinations by court. Waiver of proceedings

by admin | May 11, 2021 | Connecticut, Criminal Procedure

(a) If the court grants a motion under subsection (a) of section 54-76c or if the court on its own motion determines that the defendant should be investigated under this section, and the defendant consents to physical and mental examinations, if deemed necessary, and...

Section 54-76c – Eligibility to be adjudged a youthful offender. Transfer of cases

by admin | May 11, 2021 | Connecticut, Criminal Procedure

(a) In any case where an information or complaint has been laid charging a defendant with the commission of a crime, and where it appears that the defendant is a youth, such defendant shall be presumed to be eligible to be adjudged a youthful offender and the court...

Section 54-76b – Youthful offenders: Definitions; applicability of interstate compact

by admin | May 11, 2021 | Connecticut, Criminal Procedure

(a) For the purposes of sections 54-76b to 54-76n, inclusive:(1) “Youth” means (A) a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years but has not reached the age of eighteen years at the time of the alleged offense, or (B) a child who has been transferred to...