Research Guides

• 211 Infoline - Domestic Violence/Partner Abuse
• 211 Infoline - Dating Violence/Teen Dating Violence
• Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Futures Without Violence
• National Network to End Domestic Violence

Selected statutes:
 

Chapter 815a. Orders of Protection and Relief

• Sec. 46b-15. Relief from physical abuse, stalking or pattern of threatening by family or household member. Application. Court orders. Duration. Service of application, affidavit, any ex parte order and notice of hearing. Copies. Expedited hearing for violation of order. Other remedies. (2022 Supplement).

• Sec. 46b-15a. Foreign order of protection. Full faith and credit. Enforcement. Affirmative defense. Child custody provision. Registration.

• 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. (2022 Supplement).

• 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. (2022 Supplement).

• Sec. 46b-38b. Investigation of family violence crime by peace officer. Arrest. Assistance to victim. Guidelines. Compliance with model law enforcement policy on family violence. Education and training program. Assistance and protocols for victims whose immigration status is questionable. Exceptions. (2022 Supplement).

• Sec. 46b-38c. Family violence response and intervention units. Local units. Duties and functions. Protective orders. Electronic monitoring pilot program. Pretrial violence program education program; fees. Training program. (2022 Supplement).

• Sec. 46b-38h. Designation of conviction of certain crimes as involving domestic violence for purposes of criminal history record information.

• Sec. 46b-56. Orders re custody, care, education, visitation and support of children. Best interests of the child. (2022 Supplement).

Chapter 952. Penal Code: Offenses

• Sec. 53a-40e. Standing criminal protective orders. (2022 Supplement).

• Sec. 53a-223a. Criminal violation of a standing criminal protective order: Class D or class C 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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