Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources
581 - General Operations and Procedures
Section 17a-581-17 - Examination of the acquittee
Current through March 14, 2024
Pursuant to Section 17a-596 of the General Statutes, prior to any hearing before the Board concerning discharge, conditional release or confinement of the acquittee, the PSRB, the acquittee or acquittee's counsel, and the State's Attorney may at their own expense each choose a psychiatrist or psychologist to examine the acquittee.
(a) The examination report shall be filed with the PSRB, and shall include an opinion as to (1) the mental condition of the acquittee, (2) whether the acquittee presents a danger to self or others and the degree of any danger, (3) what type(s) of treatment and supervision the acquittee requires to be controlled.
(b) To facilitate examination the PSRB may order the acquittee temporarily confined in any hospital or other suitable facility for the purposes of examination.
(c) The State's Attorney and/or the acquittee or their counsel shall file written notice of intent to conduct an examination and file the examination report with the Board.
(d) If the acquittee is indigent, the acquittee or the acquittee's attorney may file a written request for the Board to appoint a psychiatrist or psychologist to examine the acquittee. The Board or designee shall approve or deny the request.
