§ 46b-15 Relief for victim of domestic violence. 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
§ 46b-15a Foreign order of protection. Full faith and credit. Enforcement. Affirmative defense. Child custody provision. Registration
§ 46b-15b Duties of Superior Court re applicants for restraining orders in domestic violence situations
§ 46b-15c Out-of-court testimony in family relations matter when one party is subject to a protective order, restraining order or standing criminal protective order. Videoconference hearings permitted. Oaths. Cross-examination. Notice
§ 46b-15d Courthouse space allocation for meeting between person seeking service of hearing notice and order and proper officer
§ 46b-15e Chief Court Administrator’s responsibilities re applications for restraining orders and educational materials re the risk protection order and warrant processes and collection of data relating to restraining orders and civil protection orders
§ 46b-15f Grant program to provide legal assistance to indigents applying for restraining orders
§ 46b-16 Petition to Superior Court for ex parte order re temporary care and custody of child when parent arrested for custodial interference. Duration of order
§ 46b-16a Issuance of civil protection order on behalf of person who has been victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault or stalking. Application. Hearing. Court orders. Duration. Notice. Other remedies
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 815a - Orders of Protection and Relief

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • domestic violence: means : (1) A continuous threat of present physical pain or physical injury against a family or household member, as defined in section 46b-38a. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-1
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.