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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-699 (2026)

(Formerly Sec. 45-78y). Hearing. Evidence. Grounds for sterilization

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(a) The court shall hear medical, social, educational, residential and psychological evidence including but not limited to testimony of the panel appointed under section 45a-695, as to whether such sterilization is in the best interest of the individual. The respondent or his counsel shall have the right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses who testify at the hearing.

(b) The court shall give its consent to sterilization only if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that such operation or procedure is in the best interests of the individual and shall furnish findings to support its conclusion.

(P.A. 79-543, S. 10, 14; P. A. 82-199, S. 3.)

History: P.A. 82-199 added provision specifying evidence shall include but not be limited to testimony of panel appointed under Sec. 45-78u; Sec. 45-78y transferred to Sec. 45a-699 in 1991.

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Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Stuart v. Stuart, 996 A.2d 259 (Conn. 2010).
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Stuart v. Stuart, 996 A.2d 259 (Conn. 2010). · cites it 2× “ated); General Statutes § 45a-573a (provisions of General Statutes § 45a-573 regarding limitations on powers of appointment shall apply to all wills and trusts unless, inter alia, contrary intention of donor is demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence); General Statutes §…”
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