Connecticut Law About Domestic Violence

Connecticut Law About Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-774-2900 (English); 1-844-831- 9200 (Spanish)
See Also Domestic Torts, Elder Abuse, Victims' Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect

Research Guides

Connecticut Public Acts

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Filing an Application for a Restraining Order (Forms and Information)
Restraining Orders: How to Apply for Relief from Abuse
JDP-FM-142 (Pamphlet)
Applying for a Temporary Restraining Order -Video How to apply, who may apply, and what forms are needed. Espanol ~ Polski
Domestic Violence FAQs

Research guides prepared by the Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians:

Domestic Violence

OLR Research Reports - Office of Legislative Research:

Stalking Laws in New England States - 2012-R-0394
Domestic Violence Registries - 2011-R-0196
Prison Statistics - Violating Protective or Restraining Orders 2010-R-0085
Criminal Threatening and Domestic Violence 2010-R-0058
Domestic Violence Primary Aggressor Laws 2009-R-0460
Housing and Employment Protections for Domestic Violence Victims 2009-R-0443
Summary of Family Violence Laws 2009-R-0349
Family Violence Statistics 2009-R-0367
Protective Orders 2007-R-0567
Restraining Orders 2005-R-0861

Connecticut Network for Legal Aid:

Applying for a Temporary Restraining Order (Online class)

Before Asking for a Restraining Order - Things You Need to Know

How to Ask for a Restraining Order

How to Extend a Restraining Order

Puede Protegerse De Violencia En El Hogar Con Una Orden De La Corte

Temporary Family Assistance (State Welfare) (Domestic Violence)

Ayuda en Efectivo Para Familias

Taking Time Off From Work: Domestic Violence Leave

Help for Domestic Violence Victims Living in Federally Subsidized or Public Housing (Video)

VAWA Protecciones para Victimas de Violencia Domestica que Viven en Vivienda Publica (Video)

Judicial Branch Statistics:

Protective/Restraining Orders

Secretary of the State of Connecticut

Address Confidentiality Program

Connecticut Office of the Attorney General

Domestic Violence Resources

Useful Websites

Library Materials

Connecticut Practice, Family Law and Practice with Forms, by Arnold H. Rutkin
- Chapter 22
Domestic Violence Practice and Procedure, by Fredrica L. Lehrman
Family Law and Practice, by Arnold H. Rutkin
- Chapter 6

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P.A. 14-234 - An Act Concerning Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
OLR Summary
P.A. 13-214 - An Act Concerning Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
OLR Summary
P.A. 12-114 - An Act Concerning Domestic Violence
OLR Summary
P.A. 11-52 - An Act Mandating Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave to Employees.
OLR Summary
P.A. 10-91 - An Act Concerning Education and the Reduction of Domestic Violence.
OLR Summary
P.A. 10-137 - An Act Concerning the Protection of, and Services for, Victims of Domestic Violence.
OLR Summary
P.A. 10-144 - An Act Concerning the Recommendations of the Speaker of the House of Representatives' Task Force on Domestic Violence.
OLR Summary

Connecticut General Statutes

Selected statutes:

Chapter 815a - Family Matters

Sec. 46b-15. Relief from physical abuse by family or household member or person in dating relationship. Application. Court orders. Duration. Copies. Expedited hearing for violation of order. Other remedies.
Sec. 46b-15a. Protective order issued by another state. Registration. Notice. Hearing. Confirmation.
Sec. 46b-15b. Duties of Superior Court re applicants for restraining orders in domestic violence situations.
Sec. 46b-15c. Powers of court in family relations matter re taking out-of-court testimony when one party is subject to a protective order, restraining order or standing criminal restraining order. Videoconference hearings permitted. Oaths. Cross-examination.

Sec. 46b-16. Petition to Superior Court for ex parte order temporary care and custody of child when parent arrested for custodial interference. Duration of order.

Chapter 815e - Marriage

Sec. 46b-38a. Family violence prevention and response: Definitions
Sec. 46b-38b. Investigation of family violence crime by peace officer. Arrest. Assistance to victim. Guidelines. Education and training program.
Sec. 46b-38h. Designation of conviction of certain crimes as involving domestic violence for purposes of criminal history record information.

Chapter 952 - Penal Code: Offenses

Sec. 53a-40e. Standing criminal protective order.
Sec. 53a-223a. Criminal violation of a standing criminal protective order: Class D felony

Chapter 968a - Address Confidentiality Program

Sec. 54-240a. Program purpose. Regulations.
Sec. 54-240c. Certification as program participant. Application requirements.

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Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Forms

Filing an Application for a Restraining Order

JD-FM-97 Family Violence Education Program, Application, Order, Disposition

JD-FM-137 Application For Relief From Abuse
JD-FM-138 Affidavit - Relief From Abuse
JD-FM-164 Affidavit Concerning Children
JD-FM-188 Request for Nondisclosure of Location Information

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