Connecticut Statutes
§ 46b-116e — Right to court-appointed counsel upon indigency determination for Indian parent, Indian custodian. Court discretion to appoint counsel for Indian child.
In any child custody proceeding in which the state court determines indigency, the parent or Indian custodian shall have the right to court-appointed counsel in any removal, placement or termination proceeding. The court may, in its discretion, appoint counsel for the Indian child upon a finding that such appointment is in the best interest of the child.
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Legislative History
(P.A. 23-113, S. 6.) History: P.A. 23-113 effective June 26, 2023.
Nearby Sections
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§ 46b-115a
Definitions.§ 46b-115b
Proceedings governed by other law.§ 46b-115bb
Service of petition and order.§ 46b-115c
Application to Indian tribes.§ 46b-115cc
Hearing and order.§ 46b-115d
International application of chapter.§ 46b-115dd
Order to take physical custody of child.§ 46b-115e
Effect of child custody determination.§ 46b-115ee
Costs, fees and expenses.§ 46b-115f
Priority.