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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-508

(Formerly Sec. 17-188). Commitment after expiration of specified period

Connecticut · General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 319i — Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities · Status: effective

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-508, (Formerly Sec. 17-188). Commitment after expiration of specified period, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2182957
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If any person who has been confined in any state hospital for psychiatric disabilities for a specified period of time pursuant to the order of any court has psychiatric disabilities at the expiration of such period, the person in charge of such hospital shall cause proceedings for the commitment of such person to be instituted in the probate court having jurisdiction in the town in which such hospital is located.