Connecticut General Statutes 46b-133o – Access to juvenile residential centers. Nondisclosure of information identifying a juvenile. penalty
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 46b-124, the Judicial Branch, subject to policies and procedures approved by the Chief Court Administrator, may permit the following individuals to enter, physically or virtually, a juvenile residential center and interact with staff and juveniles in that facility without a court order, provided such entry and interaction is required for the performance of that individual’s duties:
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 46b-133o
- Juvenile residential center: means a hardware-secured residential facility operated by the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch that includes direct staff supervision, surveillance enhancements and physical barriers that allow for close supervision and controlled movement in a treatment setting for preadjudicated juveniles and juveniles adjudicated as delinquent. See Connecticut General Statutes 46b-120
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(1) An employee or official of the Judicial Branch;
(2) An employee or authorized agent of the organization or agency responsible for providing educational services in the center;
(3) An employee of the Division of Public Defender Services;
(4) An attorney representing a juvenile;
(5) An employee or official of the Department of Children and Families;
(6) An employee or authorized agent of an organization or agency contracted with the Judicial Branch to provide direct services to juveniles;
(7) An individual who has been authorized by the Judicial Branch to provide training, enrichment, recreational or religious services to the juveniles; and
(8) An individual who has been authorized by the Judicial Branch to repair or maintain the center.
(b) A judge of the Superior Court may, upon finding that an individual not authorized under subsection (a) of this section has a legitimate interest in entering a juvenile residential center, order that such individual be allowed to enter that juvenile residential center.
(c) An individual permitted to enter into a juvenile residential center pursuant to this section shall not disclose, directly or indirectly, by any means, any information obtained by such individual that specifically identifies a juvenile, unless authorized by court order or otherwise provided by law.
(d) Any person who violates subsection (c) of this section shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars or imprisonment not greater than six months.