Section 46b-16a – Issuance of civil protection order on behalf of person who has been victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Application. Hearing. Court orders. Duration. Notice. Other remedies

by | May 15, 2021 | Connecticut, Family Law

(a) Any person who has been the victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault or stalking may make an application to the Superior Court for relief under this section, provided such person has not obtained any other court order of protection arising out of such abuse, assault...

Section 46b-15e – Chief Court Administrator’s responsibilities re applications for restraining orders and collection of data relating to restraining orders and civil protection orders

by | May 15, 2021 | Connecticut, Family Law

(a) The Chief Court Administrator shall revise and simplify the process for filing an application for relief under section 46b-15. The Chief Court Administrator shall ensure that any person seeking to file an application for relief is provided with a one-page, plain...

Section 46b-15c – Powers of court in family relations matter re taking out-of-court testimony when one party is subject to a protective order, restraining order or standing criminal protective order. Videoconference hearings permitted. Oaths. Cross-examination

by | May 15, 2021 | Connecticut, Family Law

(a) In any court proceeding in a family relations matter, as defined in section 46b-1, the court may, within available resources, upon motion of the attorney for any party, order that the testimony of a party or a child who is a subject of the proceeding be taken...