Connecticut General Statutes 54-56c – Request for privileged trial status
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If the accused enters a plea of not guilty, the state’s attorney, assistant state’s attorney or deputy assistant state’s attorney may, in accordance with rules adopted by the judges of the Superior Court, request that the case be privileged with respect to assignment for trial.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 54-56c
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.