Connecticut General Statutes 20-14h – Definitions
As used in sections 20-14h to 20-14j, inclusive:
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 20-14h
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(1) “Administration” means the direct application of a medication by means other than injection to the body of a person.
(2) “Day programs”, “residential facilities” and “individual and family support” include only those programs, facilities and support services designated in the regulations adopted pursuant to § 20-14j.
(3) “Juvenile residential centers” include only those centers operated under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Department.
(4) “Medication” means any medicinal preparation, and includes any controlled substances specifically designated in the regulations or policies adopted pursuant to § 20-14j.
(5) “Trained person” means a person who has successfully completed training prescribed by the regulations or policies adopted pursuant to § 20-14j.