2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 46a-13o. Representation of child. Judgments or settlements for compensation.
Sec. 46a-13o. Representation of child. Judgments or settlements for compensation. (a) In addition to the powers set forth in section 46a-13m, and notwithstanding
section 3-125, the Child Advocate, or his designee, may represent, appear, intervene in
or bring an action on behalf of any child in any proceeding before any court, agency,
board or commission in this state in which matters related to sections 46a-13k to 46a-13q, inclusive, are in issue. Prior to the institution of any action brought pursuant to
this subsection, the Child Advocate shall make a good faith effort to resolve issues or
problems through mediation.
(P.A. 95-242, S. 10; P.A. 97-319, S. 7.)
History: P.A. 97-319 amended Subsec. (a) to preclude participation of Attorney General in actions on behalf of child where the Child Advocate participates and to delete requirement of consent of parents or legal guardian and made a technical change in Subsec. (b).
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