For any family violence case initiated on or after July 1, 2016, that is not referred to the local family violence intervention unit as provided in subsection (g) of § 46b-38c, the prosecuting authority shall not enter a nolle prosequi as to any charge of a family violence crime, as defined in § 46b-38a, unless the prosecuting authority states in open court his or her reasons for the nolle prosequi and, if the reasons include consideration of the defendant‘s participation in a counseling or treatment program, a representation that such counseling or treatment program complies with the program standards promulgated under § 46b-38l.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 54-56o

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.