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CT HB05268
Bill
Status
2/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Changes Connecticut General Statute 46b-87 to make attorney's fee awards mandatory rather than discretionary in family relations contempt cases, effective October 1, 2022
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Courts shall award reasonable attorney's fees and officer service fees to the petitioner when a person is found in contempt of Superior Court orders under sections 46b-60 to 46b-62, 46b-81 to 46b-83, or 46b-86
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Courts shall award reasonable attorney's fees to a defendant who is found not to be in contempt of such orders
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State shall pay the costs of imprisonment for any person committed for contempt due to failure to comply with these court orders, as in criminal cases
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Award Of Reasonable Attorney's Fees To The Prevailing Party In A Family Relations Matter Alleging Contempt Of A Court Order.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/04
2/28/2022