Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-14. Form and filingThe complaint shall be in writing with the original signed by the complainant, his attorney, or as otherwise required by statute. The original of the complaint shall be filed with the department. (Effective A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-15. ContentsA complaint shall contain the information requested on the appropriate form supplied by the department or if no form is available shall contain the following: (a) The full name and address of the complainant.(b) The…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-16. Manner of filingThe complaint may be filed by personal delivery or by regular, certified or registered mail addressed to the department or the commissioner. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-17. Modification or withdrawal of a complaintA complaint or any part thereof may be withdrawn only with the consent of the commissioner and upon such conditions as he may deem proper. When specific forms are available from the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-18. ReferenceAfter the filing of a complaint the commissioner shall refer the same to an employee as investigator to make prompt preliminary investigation. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-19. Dismissal of complaintIf after investigation of the complaint the commissioner is of the opinion that there was no substantial and competent evidence of violation or of entitlement to hearing, the complaint shall be dismiss…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-2. CommissionerThe commissioner of mental retardation has the general responsibility for the operations of the department set forth in section 19-570 of the General Statutes. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-20. When hearings orderedIn the cases where an investigation reveals a probable cause to believe a violation exists, or that an entitlement exists, the investigator shall report the facts ascertained concerning the complaint an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-21. Notice of hearingThe notice of hearing shall state the time and place of hearing which shall be not less than 14 days from the date of the notice, and shall inform the respondent that he may file an answer to the complaint.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-22. Place of hearingUnless by statute or by direction of the commissioner a different place is designated, all hearings of the department shall be held at the principle office of the department at 342 North Main Street, West Ha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-23. ContentsThe respondent may by himself or his attorney answer the complaint. The answer shall be in writing, signed by the respondent or his attorney and filed with two copies at the office of the department within seven day…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-24. Manner of filingThe answer may be filed by personal delivery or by certified or registered mail addressed to the commissioner. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-25. Failure to deny or admitAny allegation in the complaint which is not denied or admitted in the answer unless the respondent shall state in the answer that he is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-26. Defense in new matterAny allegation of new matter contained in the answer shall be deemed denied without the necessity of a reply. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-27. Extension of time for filingUpon application the commissioner may for good cause shown extend the time within which the answer may be filed. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-28. AmendmentsThe answer or any part thereof may be amended as a matter of right at any time before the first hearing and thereafter at the discretion of the presiding officer on application duly made therefore. An original wit…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-29. Amendment of answer upon amendment of complaintIn any case where a complaint has been amended the respondent shall have an opportunity to amend his answer within such period as may be fixed by the presiding officer. (Effect…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-3. Official addressAll communications should be addressed to the Commissioner of Mental Retardation, 342 North Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117. Business relating to regional centers, training schools or other faci…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-30. Failure to file answerThe presiding officer may proceed with the hearing, notwithstanding any failure of the respondent to file an answer within the time provided, holding the hearing at the time and place specified in the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-31. Procedure(a) Service of all documents and other papers filed in all proceedings, including but not limited to motions, petitions, applications, notices, briefs, and exhibits shall be by delivery in person or by first class …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-32. Informal dispositionsThe presiding officer may call and hold conferences to consider simplifying, clarifying or joining issues, and disposing of any action by consent order or license, unless prohibited by statute. Within a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-33. Pre-hearing conferencesThe presiding officer may direct the parties to appear at specified times and places for conferences to consider (a) simplification and clarification of issues for hearings; (b) consolidation or joind…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-34. Acceleration of hearingsThe parties to the proceedings may consent by written stipulation to a hearing within less than the time required in the notice of the hearing after said notice has been received. (Effective August 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-35. Powers and duties of presiding officerA presiding officer shall have full authority to control the procedure of a hearing; to admit or exclude testimony or other evidence; and to rule upon all motions and objections. The pr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-36. Improper conductThe presiding officer may exclude from the hearing room or from further participation in the proceedings any person who engages in improper conduct during the hearing. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-37. Motions and objections at hearingsMotions made during a hearing and objections with respect to the conduct of a hearing including objections to the introduction of evidence shall be stated orally and shall with the ruling o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-38. Motions before or after hearingAll motions other than those made during the hearing shall be in writing stating briefly the order or relief applied for and the grounds for such motion. The original with two copies shall be …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-39. Waiver of objectionsAny objection not duly urged before the presiding officer shall be deemed waived unless the failure or neglect to use such objection shall be excused for cause by the presiding officer. (Effective August…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-4. Maintenance of administrative records: public inspectionDepartment of Mental Retardation official administrative records are maintained by the Commissioner and are available for inspection at his office, 342 North Main Stree…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-40. Joinder of proceedingsTwo or more proceedings may be heard together by the presiding officer in his discretion.(Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-41. StipulationsStipulations with regard to matters and issues made with the consent of the presiding officer may be introduced in evidence. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-42. Rights of parties at hearingsAll parties to a hearing may call, examine and cross examine witnesses and introduce papers, documents or other evidence into the record of the proceedings subject to the ruling of the presiding…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-43. Examination of witnessesWitnesses at all hearings shall be examined orally under oath or affirmation and a record of the proceedings shall be made by the presiding officer. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-44. DepositionsThe presiding officer on his own motion or on the written application of a party shall whenever necessary or required and on such terms and conditions as he may determine take or cause to be taken depositions of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-45. Rules of evidenceThe following rules of evidence shall be followed in the admission of testimony and exhibits in all hearings: (a) General. Any oral or documentary evidence may be received; but the presiding officer shall, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-47. Continuation of hearingsThe presiding officer may continue a hearing from day to day or adjourn it to a later date or to a different place by announcement thereof at the hearing or by appropriate notice. (Effective August 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-48. Waiver of hearingWith the consent in writing of the respondent and notice to all others concerned, an order may be entered without holding of any hearing or the making of any findings of fact or conclusion of law. (Effectiv…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-49. Application to reopen a hearingA complainant or respondent may for good cause shown apply for the reopening of the previously closed proceedings. Upon such application the commissioner may whenever justice so requires reope…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-5. Confidential client recordsIndividual client records are maintained by the superintendents of the respective regional centers and training schools. These records are confidential and will only be released to the individual c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-50. RecordThe record of the proceedings before the presiding officer shall consist of the complaint and amended complaint, if any, the answer and the amended answer, if any, notices of hearing, written applications, motions, or…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-51. Report of hearing; action on reportA report shall be prepared by the presiding officer after the hearing setting forth the findings of fact, the decision, and in his discretion an opinion containing reasons for said decisio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-52. Uncontested dispositionUnless preluded by law, any complaint, application or petition may be resolved by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order or default, subject to the order of the commissioner. (Effective August …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-53. Final decisionsAll decisions and orders of the commissioner concluding a contested case shall be in writing. The commissioner will serve a copy of his decision on each party. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-54. Filing of final dispositionsAll dispositions rendered after a hearing shall be filed at the office of the department and shall be opened to public inspection during regular office hours. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-55. CertificationThe commissioner or his authorized deputy is further authorized and empowered to certify all documents or records which are a part of the files and records of any hearing. (Effective August 12, 1982)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-56. Ex parte communicationsUnless required for the disposition of matters authorized by statute, neither the commissioner nor any presiding officer shall communicate directly or indirectly with any party concerning any issue of…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-57. Appeal to superior courtA person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within the agency and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review by way of appeal. Such a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-58. GeneralWhen the grant, denial or renewal of a license is required to be preceded by notice and opportunity for hearing, the provisions of this chapter concerning contested cases apply, as do those of Section 4-182. (Effecti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-59. General rulesThese rules set forth the procedure to be followed by the commissioner in the disposition of requests for declaratory rulings as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any regulation or order of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 19-570-6. Concerns and questionsConcerns and questions arising from the activities of the agency may be resolved within the various subdivisions of the department by directing a written request to the appropriate superintendent of the…