Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-619 (2026)

(Formerly Sec. 45-45d). Investigation by Commissioner of Children and Families

✓ current as of May 2026

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In any proceeding under sections 45a-603 to 45a-624, inclusive, in which the applicant has alleged that the minor has been abused or neglected, as those terms are defined in section 46b-120, or in which the probate judge has reason to believe that the minor may have been abused or neglected, the Court of Probate shall request the Commissioner of Children and Families or any organization, agency or individual licensed or approved by the commissioner, to make an investigation and written report to it, within ninety days from the receipt of such request, unless the request concerns an application for immediate temporary custody or temporary custody, in which case the commissioner shall render the report by such date as is reasonably ordered by the court. The report shall indicate the physical, mental and emotional status of the minor and shall contain such facts as may be relevant to the court's determination of whether the proposed court action will be in the best interests of the minor, including the physical, social, mental, and financial condition of the parties, and such other factors which the commissioner or agency finds relevant to the court's determination of whether the proposed action will be in the best interests of the minor. In any other proceeding under sections 45a-603 to 45a-624, inclusive, the court shall request an investigation and report unless this requirement is waived for cause shown. The report shall be admissible in evidence, subject to the right of any interested party to require that the person making it appear as a witness, if available, and subject to examination.

(P.A. 79-460, S. 16; P.A. 93-91, S. 1, 2; P.A. 00-75, S. 7.)

History: Sec. 45-45d transferred to Sec. 45a-619 in 1991; P.A. 93-91 substituted commissioner and department of children and families for commissioner and department of children and youth services, effective July 1, 1993; P.A. 00-75 replaced former provisions with new provisions re investigation and report in cases of abuse or neglect.

Annotation to former section 45-45d:

Cited. 193 C. 393.

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Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2017–2025 · leading case: In Re Henrry P. B.-P., 173 A.3d 928 (Conn. 2017).

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In Re Henrry P. B.-P., 173 A.3d 928 (Conn. 2017). · cites it 5× “" 6 The Appellate Court also addressed the delay in scheduling proceedings pursuant to General Statutes § 45a-609, which requires that a hearing on an application to remove a parent or parents as guardian to be held within thirty days of the application, or receipt of the report…”

In re Henrry P. B.-P., 156 A.3d 673 (Conn. App. Ct. 2017). · cites it 19× “General Statutes § 45a-619 directs the court of probate, in any proceeding under §§ 45a-603 to 45a-624 in which the applicant has alleged that the child has been abused or neglected, to request that the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (commissioner)…”

In re Henrry P. B.-P. (Conn. App. Ct. 2017). · cites it 6× “General Statutes § 45a-619 provides in relevant part: ‘‘In any proceeding under sections 45a-603 to 45a-624, inclusive, in which the applicant has alleged that the minor has been abused or neglected, as those terms are defined in section 46b- 120, or in which the probate judge…”

Jamie G. v. Dept. of Child. & Families, 352 Conn. 736 (Conn. 2025). · cites it 4× “But DCF did express some concerns regarding 4 General Statutes § 45a-619 provides in relevant part: ‘‘In any proceeding under sections 45a-603 to 45a-624, inclusive .”

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