Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56o
Nolle prosequi in certain family violence cases
Connecticut · General Statutes of Connecticut Chapter 960 — Information, Procedure and Bail · Status: effective
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- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56o, Nolle prosequi in certain family violence cases, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2212771
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For any family violence case initiated on or after July 1, 2016, that is not referred to the local family violence intervention unit as provided in subsection (g) of section 46b-38c, the prosecuting authority shall not enter a nolle prosequi as to any charge of a family violence crime, as defined in section 46b-38a, unless the prosecuting authority states in open court his or her reasons for the nolle prosequi and, if the reasons include consideration of the defendant's participation in a counseling or treatment program, a representation that such counseling or treatment program complies with the program standards promulgated under section 46b-38l.