Section 46b-167 – (Formerly Sec. 52-437). Evidence of putative father’s good character admissible

May 15, 2021 | Connecticut, Family Law

Evidence of the good character of the accused for morality and decency, prior to the alleged commission of the offense, shall be admissible in his favor in paternity proceedings, and may be rebutted by evidence showing a contrary character at such time.

Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 46b-167

(1949 Rev., S. 8186.)

Annotation to former section 52-437: Cited. 165 Conn. 33. Annotation to present section: Cited. 188 Conn. 354.