Conn. Practice Book § 43-36 (2026)

Sec. 43-36. —Finding That Appeal Is Friv- olous The presiding judge shall fully examine memo- randum of law of counsel and the defendant, together with any relevant portions of the record and transcript of the trial. If, after such examina- tion, the presiding judge concludes that the defendant’s appeal is wholly frivolous, such judge may grant counsel’s motion to withdraw and per- mit the defendant to proceed as a self-repre- sented party. The presiding judge shall file a © Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut

SUPERIOR COURT—PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS Sec. 43-40 memorandum under seal setting forth the basis for the finding that the appeal is wholly frivolous. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 954.) (Amended June 23, 2017, to take effect Jan. 1, 2018; amended June 13, 2019, to take effect Jan. 1, 2020.)