Connecticut Statutes
§ 46b-465 — Dismissal for want of prosecution.
Connecticut § 46b-465
JurisdictionConnecticut
Title 46bFamily Law
Ch. 818Connecticut Parentage Act and Parentage-Related Provisions
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Bluebook
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-465 (2026).
Text
The court may dismiss a proceeding under sections 46b-450 to 46b-553, inclusive, for want of prosecution only without prejudice. An order of dismissal for want of prosecution purportedly with prejudice is void and has only the effect of a dismissal without prejudice.
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Legislative History
(P.A. 21-15, S. 13.) History: P.A. 21-15 effective January 1, 2022.
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§ 46b-115a
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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
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