Conn. Practice Book § 35a-1 (2026)

Sec. 35a-1. Adjudication upon Acceptance of Admission or Plea of Nolo Contendere (Amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009; amended June 10, 2022, to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.) (a) Notwithstanding any prior statements acknowledging responsibility, the judicial author- ity shall inquire whether the allegations of the peti- tion are presently admitted or denied. This inquiry shall be made of the parent, parents or guardian in neglect, abuse or uncared for matters, and of the parent or parents in termination matters. (b) An admission to allegations or a plea of nolo contendere may be accepted by the judicial authority. Before accepting an admission or plea of nolo contendere, the judicial authority shall determine whether the right to trial has been waived, and that the parties understand the con- tent and consequences of their admission or plea. If the allegations are admitted or the plea accepted, the judicial authority shall make its adju- dicatory finding as to the validity of the facts alleged in the petition and may proceed to a dispo- sitional hearing. Where appropriate, the judicial authority may permit a noncustodial parent or 369 35a-13. Findings as to Continuation in the Home, Efforts To Prevent Removal 35a-14. Motions for Review of Permanency Plan 35a-14A. Revocation of Commitment 35a-15. Reunification Efforts—Aggravating Factors 35a-16. Modifications 35a-17. Motions To Review Plan for Child Whose Parents’ Rights Have Been Terminated [Repealed] 35a-18. Opening Default 35a-19. Transfer from Probate Court of Petitions for Removal of Parent as Guardian or Termination of Parental Rights 35a-20. Motions for Reinstatement of Parent as Guardian 35a-20A. Motions for Reinstatement of Former Legal Guardian as Guardian or Modification of Guard- ianship Postdisposition 35a-21. Appeals in Child Protection Matters 35a-22. Where Presence of Person May Be by Means of an Interactive Audiovisual Device 35a-23. Child’s or Youth’s Hearsay Statement; Residual Exception 35a-24. Motions for Posttermination Visitation guardian to stand silent as to the entry of an adju- dication. The judicial authority shall determine whether a noncustodial parent or guardian stand- ing silent understands the consequences of standing silent. (Adopted June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009; amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012; amended June 15, 2012, to take effect Jan. 1, 2013; amended June 13, 2014, to take effect Jan. 1, 2015; amended June 10, 2022, to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.)