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CT HB05344
Bill
Status
5/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Court may appoint a separate advocate to represent the interests of justice in prosecutions under animal cruelty statutes or court proceedings regarding cat or dog welfare and custody, effective October 1, 2016.
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Advocate appointed from a list provided by the Commissioner of Agriculture and may monitor cases, review records from animal control and veterinary sources, attend hearings, and present information to the court regarding the animal's interests.
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Department of Agriculture shall maintain lists of attorneys with animal law knowledge and law schools with students interested in animal law to serve as voluntary advocates.
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Law student participation as advocates is governed by Connecticut Practice Book sections 3-14 to 3-21.
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Court decisions denying requests to appoint an advocate are not subject to appeal.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Support For Cats And Dogs That Are Neglected Or Treated Cruelly.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/26/2016