Sec. 17a-275. (Formerly Sec. 19a-449). Expense of commitment proceeding. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 17a-275. (Formerly Sec. 19a-449). Expense of commitment proceeding. When any person is found to be mentally retarded upon proceedings had under sections 17a-210 to 17a-247, inclusive, and 17a-274, all fees and expenses incurred upon such proceedings shall be paid by the state; and, if such person is found not to be mentally retarded, such fees and expenses shall be paid by the petitioner.

      (1957, P.A. 134, S. 2; 1961, P.A. 489, S. 3; P.A. 76-153, S. 4; P.A. 80-311, S. 4, 5; 80-476, S. 351, 352; 80-483, S. 180, 186; P.A. 92-118, S. 1.)

      History: 1961 act substituted "mentally retarded" for "mentally deficient"; P.A. 76-153 excluded epileptic persons from purview of section; Sec. 17-173 transferred to Sec. 19-569e in 1977; P.A. 80-311 added exception; P.A. 80-476 repealed exception added by P.A. 80-311 and P.A. 80-483 confirmed its repeal; Sec. 19-569e transferred to Sec. 19a-449 in 1983; Sec. 19a-449 transferred to Sec. 17a-275 in 1991; P.A. 92-118 changed reference to "17a-273" to "17a-274" and changed "complainant" to "petitioner".