Connecticut General Statutes 46b-567 – Compelling disclosure of name of alleged genetic parent. Institution of action
(a) If the birth parent of any child born to parents unmarried to each other, fails or refuses to disclose the name of the alleged genetic parent of such child under oath to the Commissioner of Social Services, if such child is a recipient of public assistance, or otherwise to a guardian or a guardian ad litem of such child, such birth parent may be cited to appear before any judge of the Superior Court and compelled to disclose the name of the alleged genetic parent under oath and to institute an action to establish the parentage of such child. The criteria adopted by the Commissioner of Social Services pursuant to subsection (c) of section 46b-566 shall apply to establish good cause or other exceptions for refusing to cooperate with the provisions of this subsection.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 46b-567
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- oath: shall include affirmations in cases where by law an affirmation may be used for an oath, and, in like cases, the word "swear" shall include the word "affirm". See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
(b) Any birth parent who, having been cited to appear before a judge of the Superior Court pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, fails to appear or fails to disclose or fails to proceed with a parentage action may be found to be in contempt of court and may be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.