Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-543(i)-1. Application proceduresAny person admitted to an inpatient facility for the treatment of a mental illness, except a person committed for the restoration of criminal competency under section 54-56d of the Connecticut Gener…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-543(i)-2. Review procedures(a) Upon receipt of an application filed in accordance with section 17a-543(i)-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the facility shall appoint a licensed physician of an appropriate specia…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-543(i)-3. ExclusionsNo person authorized under section 17a-543(i)-1 through 17a-543(i)-2, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies to be treated by prayer alone shall be subject to any form of involuntary medica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-1. Procedure governedThese rules and regulations will govern practice and procedures before the Psychiatric Security Review Board as authorized by Sections 17a-580 through 17a-602 of the General Statutes. (Effective May 21, 19…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-10. SchedulingThe Board shall meet at least twice every month unless the Chair determines that there is not sufficient business before the Board to warrant a meeting at the scheduled time. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-11. Special meetingThe Board may hold special meetings at times and places specified by the call of the Chair or of a majority of the members of the Board. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORI…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-12. AgendaThe agenda for administrative meetings shall be developed by the Chair and the Executive Director prior to the meeting. Public notice shall be given in accordance with Chapter 3 of the General Statutes. (Effective Ma…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-13. (Repealed) Repealed January 22, 1988. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-14. Time of hearingsThe types of hearings and time frame for such hearings are as follows:(1) Initial commitment hearing pursuant to Section 17a-583 of the General Statutes. An initial commitment hearing will be held within 90…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-15. NoticeWritten notice of a hearing shall be given to the following persons or agencies within a reasonable time or as required pursuant to Section 17a-586 through 17a-602, inclusive, of the General Statutes. (1) The acquitt…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-16. Information contained in noticeWritten notice shall contain the following:(1) Statement of time, place and location of the hearing.(2) Statement of the issues to be considered.(3) Reference to the particular sections of th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-17. Examination of the acquitteePursuant to Section 17a-596 of the General Statutes, prior to any hearing before the Board concerning discharge, conditional release or confinement of the acquittee, the PSRB, the acquittee or a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-18. Request for hearingAny party authorized by Sections 17a-580 through 17a-602, inclusive of the General Statutes may apply for a hearing before the PSRB in accordance with Sections 17a-580 through 17a-602, inclusive of the G…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-19. Application for temporary leaveAn application for a temporary leave shall be submitted in writing to the PSRB by the superintendent or the Commissioner of Mental Retardation when such leave would be therapeutic for the acq…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-2. Definitions(a) As used in Section 17a-581-1 through Section 17a-581-57 inclusive, the following definitions shall apply unless otherwise required by a specific statute. (1) \"PSRB\" or \"Board\" means the Psychiatric Securi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. Sec.17a-581-20. Notification to state's attorney of hospital's application or commissioner of mental retardation's application for temporary leaveUpon receipt of an application for a temporary leave pursuant to Sec. 19 of these regula…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-21. Application for conditional releaseAn application for conditional release as provided for in Section 17a-588 of the General Statutes, shall include an application for an order for conditional release. An application by the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-22. Elements of conditional release plan(a) A conditional release plan shall include, but not be limited to, proposals which address the following concerns: (1) Housing: Housing must be available for the acquittee. PSRB may re…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-23. Presiding officerDuring hearings of the Board, the Chair or acting Chair shall preside. The Chair shall designate the order of presentation and questioning. The Chair shall also determine the scope of questioning and may s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-24. HearingsHearings shall be conducted as contested cases in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The rules of evidence shall be as prescribed in Section 4-178 of the Connecticut General Statutes, S…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-25. Appearance for acquitteeAn attorney who is not the attorney of record from the original Court commitment hearing shall file an appearance for the acquittee with the PSRB prior to representation of the acquittee before the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-26. Legal internsAn eligible legal intern may appear before the PSRB if all applicable provisions of Sections 67 through Section 75 of the Connecticut Practice Book have been satisfied. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-27. Acquittee's right to representation(a) In connection with any PSRB proceeding, an acquittee who is indigent has the right to public defender services pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 887 of the Connecticut General Sta…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-28. Acquittee appearing pro seWhen an acquittee waives the right to be represented at a PSRB hearing by an attorney, the Board shall take such written or oral testimony as it deems necessary and decide whether the acquittee is…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-29. Acquittee's right to review record; exceptionsAcquittees shall receive written notice of the hearing and directly, or through their attorney, a statement of their rights in accordance with Section 17a-580 through 17a-602, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-3. Waiver of rulesWhere good cause appears, the Chair or presiding Board member may permit deviation from these rules, except where precluded by statute. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORITY…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-30. Evidence considered, admissibilityThe PSRB shall consider and make part of the administrative record all evidence available to it which is material, relevant and reliable. Such evidence may include, but is not limited to: …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-31. Objections to evidenceObjections to evidence may be raised by any party to a Board hearing. The Chair or acting Chair shall rule on questions of evidence. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTH…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-32. Motion practiceAny party bringing a motion before the Board shall submit five copies of the motion and memorandum of law to the Board and one copy to each party of record one week prior to the hearing date on which the mot…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-33. Executive sessionThe Board may go into Executive Session, closing the meeting or hearing to the public upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board members present and voting for a specified purpose allowed under Ch…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-34. Minutes and transcriptions(a) Minutes shall be kept which reflect Board action taken at an administrative meeting and any decision made at a conference or hearing of the Board. (b) All Board hearings, except Board delibera…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-35. Witnesses and documents; subpoena(a) Documents or physical evidence may be subpoenaed as provided in Section 17a-595 of the General Statutes, at the request of any party to the hearing upon a proper showing of the general …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-36. Testimony given on oathThe PSRB shall take testimony of a witness upon oath or affirmation of the witness administered by an authorized person. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORITY: Conn…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-37. Standards and burdens of proof(a) The standard of proof on all issues at hearings of the PSRB shall be the preponderance of the evidence. (b) On any hearing held pursuant to a request, petition or application, the burden o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-38. Burden of going forwardThe party which has the burden of proof shall also have the burden of going forward with the evidence. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-39. Continuance of hearingUpon the request of any party, or on its own motion, the Board may, to obtain additional information or testimony or for other good cause shown, continue a hearing for a reasonable period of time not …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-4. ConstructionThese rules shall be construed liberally by the Chair or presiding Board member to secure a just, speedy determination of the issues presented. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTH…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-40. Use of restraints(a) The Board prefers to have acquittees appear at hearings without physical restraints. If, in the judgment of the acquittee's physician, the acquittee might need restraining, the Board prefers to have st…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-41. Principal issues before the boardAt any hearing before the Board, issues considered shall be limited to those relevant to the purposes of the hearing and included in the notice of hearing. A request to raise new issues sha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-42. Victim statementThe victim, as defined by Section 17a-601 of the General Statutes, shall have the right to be present at any hearing, and to make a statement at the hearing, expressing his/her opinion(s) on the matter befo…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-43. Application to reopen a hearing or reconsider a decisionA party may apply to the PSRB for the reopening of a previously closed proceeding or reconsideration of a decision for good cause shown within 10 days of the issuance…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-44. Confinement in maximum securityThe Board may order a person confined in a maximum security setting if the Board finds that the acquittee poses a danger to self or others such that a maximum security setting is required. (E…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-45. Decision(a) A quorum of the Board shall be present and voting for the purpose of rendering a decision.(b) A majority of concurring votes (affirmative or negative) is required to make a Board decision. (c) Any Board member …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-46. Memorandum of decision(a) All decisions of the PSRB shall be written and signed by the Chair or the Executive Director on behalf of the PSRB. (b) Each memorandum of decision shall state the Board's findings of fact, conclu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-47. Appeals of decisionsAny Board order of confinement or conditional release issued pursuant to Section 17a-584 (2) or (3) of the General Statutes, and any Board order concerning an application for temporary leave issued purs…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-48. Conditional release acceptance by acquitteeThe acquittee must sign an agreement to a conditional release order before such an order is in effect. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORITY: Co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-581-49. Out-of-state conditional release orderThe Board may consider and approve a conditional release plan which permits the acquittee to reside out of state. (Effective May 21, 1992) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-581 AUTHORI…