Conn. Practice Book § 35a-16 (2026)

Sec. 35a-16. Modifications Motions to modify dispositions are dispositional in nature based on the prior adjudication, and the judicial authority shall determine whether a modification is in the best interests of the child or youth upon a fair preponderance of the evidence. Unless filed by the Commissioner of the Depart- ment of Children and Families, any modification motion to return a child or youth to the custody of the parent without protective supervision shall be treated as a motion for revocation of com- mitment. (Adopted June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.)