Independent and court-ordered forensic neuropsychological examinations: Official statement of the National Academy of Neuropsychology ☆

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Accepted 1 June 2005. Available online 1 August 2005.

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Abstract

Independent forensic neuropsychological examinations are performed by neuropsychologists who are hired as independent contractors by third parties to make determinations regarding neuropsychological functioning. The responsibilities of neuropsychologists when performing independent or court-ordered forensic examinations differ from those of clinical examinations. Because neuropsychological training typically occurs in clinical contexts, the transition to forensic contexts may result in uncertainty about how to negotiate the unique responsibilities of the forensic examiner role. Neuropsychologists are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professional practice when performing independent and court-ordered forensic examinations. To reach and maintain the highest standards of practice, neuropsychologists must understand the unique relationships with retaining parties and examinees and strive to maintain true independence and objectivity. Although a true neuropsychologist–patient relationship is not considered to exist within the context of a forensic neuropsychological evaluation, neuropsychologists have ethical responsibilities to both the retaining party and the examinee.
Keywords

Independent;
Court-ordered;
Forensic;
Neuropsychological;
Examination

1. Purpose

The responsibilities of the neuropsychologist in the context of performing an independent forensic examination differ from those of the clinical examination. Because neuropsychological training typically occurs in clinical contexts, the transition to the independent forensic examiner role may result in uncertainty about how to negotiate the unique responsibilities of this role. The purpose of this paper is to identify some of the areas of distinction between independent forensic and clinical examinations and to offer recommendations for those performing independent and court-ordered forensic neuropsychological examinations. Much of the information pertaining to independent forensic examinations also applies to forensic examinations in general.
2. The neuropsychologist–retaining party relationship
An independent forensic neuropsychological examination, also referred to as an independent medical examination (IME), independent psychological examination, or compulsory examination in some jurisdictions, is performed by a neuropsychologist who is hired as an independent contractor by a third party, such as an insurance company, an attorney, or the court to make a determination regarding neuropsychological functioning. Referral questions in civil litigation often involve determination of the presence or absence of neurological and/or psychiatric disorders, causality related to a specific event or injury, prognosis, medical necessity of treatment, and/or disability status. In criminal litigation, the neuropsychological examination may be used to assist in determining competency to stand trial, issues of responsibility for the crime, or in sentencing/mitigation. The nature of the examination may range from a relatively brief clinical interview to a comprehensive examination that includes extensive psychological or neuropsychological test administration.

The role of the neuropsychologist when performing an independent neuropsychological examination is narrowly defined. The neuropsychologist has been hired by a third party seeking answers to specific questions related to brain–behavior relationships. In contrast to clinical contexts, the neuropsychologist does not work for the person being examined. As a result, the examination parameters and professional requirements are often different. The neuropsychologist must be aware of the overlapping yet often quite distinct professional and ethical conduct required in independent examination context.
3. The neuropsychologist–patient relationship
The relationship of the neuropsychologist with the examinee when performing an independent neuropsychological examination parallels but also differs in important ways from that of the clinical examination, with limits on the usual neuropsychologist–patient relationship. The neuropsychologist has been hired by a third party seeking answers to specific questions. In the pursuit of such answers, the role of the neuropsychologist in independent forensic contexts is similar to that of clinical contexts in a number of ways. Consistent with the Ethics Code of the American Psychological Association (2002), the neuropsychologist strives to conduct a proper examination (Ethical Standard 9) and practices only within the bounds of professional competence (Ethical Standard 2). The examination procedures that comprise proficient clinical examinations are also required for forensic examinations.

In contrast to the above similarities, differences between clinical and forensic roles exist as well. With independent forensic examinations the neuropsychologist does not work for the person being examined, nor is the neuropsychologist the agent of the examinee. The goal is to determine the examinee’s neuropsychological status as accurately as possible whether or not the conclusions advance or compromise the examinee’s interests. As a result, the relationship between the neuropsychologist and the examinee is different. These differences are seen with regard to informed consent (see Section 6), privilege and confidentiality (see Section 5), the information provided to the examinee following the examination regarding the results (see Sections 10 and 12), and typically an absence of follow-up treatment (see Section 13).

In summary, neuropsychologists do not have the same obligations to an examinee in an independent forensic examination that they do in a clinical examination. Nevertheless, certain professional responsibilities exist whenever a neuropsychologist conducts an examination. Therefore, although no true neuropsychologist–patient relationship should be considered to exist within the context of a forensic neuropsychological evaluation, the neuropsychologist is nonetheless obligated to perform his/her evaluation in a manner consistent with recognized ethical codes and the responsibilities inherent in any professional clinical evaluation (see Section 9).
4. Objectivity

A primary responsibility of neuropsychologists performing independent neuropsychological examinations is to strive to examine neuropsychological status objectively. Interpretation of results should ideally be made without preconceived ideas about the examinee and with proper attention to the potential effects of bias. Attempts to satisfy the examinee or align with the retaining third party have the potential to bias conclusions and recommendations. Care should be taken to consider potential biases and take action to guard against them (Sweet & Moulthrop, 1999).
5. Confidentiality

As in other professional contexts, neuropsychologists have a responsibility to maintain examinee confidentiality, except to report findings to the retaining party and as required by law. Legal reporting requirements may include situations of danger to oneself, danger to others, and neglect or abuse of children or the elderly. With independent examinations, the retaining party may hold the privilege regarding communication of findings. The neuropsychologist maintains responsibility for knowing who holds the privilege regarding communication of findings. Examinees should be informed of the limits of confidentiality as part of the informed consent process prior to beginning the examination (Committee on Ethical Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists, 1991; Sweet, Grote, & van Gorp, 2002).
6. Informed consent and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest

At the outset of an independent examination, the neuropsychologist should disclose fully the nature of the relationship between him/herself and the retaining party, explain how such a relationship might be perceived as representing a potential conflict of interest between the retaining party and the examinee, and assure the examinee of the continued adherence to professional ethics. Confidentiality issues should be discussed (as described above).

In some independent examination contexts, the examinee is not required to provide consent to the examination. In such situations, if the examinee refuses to read and/or sign an informed consent form, the neuropsychologist should nevertheless provide a verbal description of the content contained in the form and seek the examinee’s assent to engage in the examination (Fisher, Johnson-Greene, & Barth, 2002). In other contexts, informed consent is required. It is the neuropsychologist’s responsibility to know the consent requirements of the examination context. The consent process should be documented in the examination report, if one is generated. A sample informed consent form is contained in Appendix A. The reader is also referred to the separate NAN position paper on informed consent (Johnson-Greene & NAN Policy and Planning Committee, 2005).
7. Third party observer

Requests to have independent and other forensic neuropsychological examinations observed by an interested party or recorded in an audio or video format are common. In some jurisdictions, examinees have a statutory right to have their independent examinations observed or recorded. Observation by an involved third party and recording of a neuropsychological examination are problematic and raise complex issues, such as whether the results could be invalidated and how test security will be maintained. The National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) position paper on third party observers, as well as that of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN), apply in this context ( [AACN, 2001] and [NAN, 2000a]). Forensic examiners who receive such requests need to be knowledgeable of the relevant issues and are encouraged to respond only after careful consideration.
8. Examination procedures

The neuropsychologist maintains responsibility for conducting an examination adequate to answer the questions defining the examination. That is, the neuropsychologist determines which procedures are required to answer the questions posed by the retaining party. A request may be made by the retaining party to administer certain tests. If the neuropsychologist believes that different, or additional, measures should be used, he/she should explain the reasoning behind the proposed tests/procedures and seek approval from the retaining party. If the retaining party indicates that the measures preferred by the neuropsychologist may be given, but will not be reimbursed, the neuropsychologist must make a decision about how to proceed that upholds high standards of professional practice, such as administering the additional tests pro bono or refusing to perform the examination. If the retaining party requests that specific measures be administered that the neuropsychologist considers inappropriate, the neuropsychologist should explain why the measures are considered inappropriate in an attempt to educate the retaining party. If the retaining party insists on the use of measures that the neuropsychologist considers inappropriate, the neuropsychologist should consider whether it is advisable to accept the referral. The neuropsychologist may be ethically obligated to document in the examination report any constraints placed on the examination. The neuropsychologist maintains responsibility for the measures administered and should accept, extend, or reject recommendations based on the appropriateness of such recommendations for a given examination.

There may be instances in which the neuropsychologist is asked to provide the retaining party with a list of the examination measures in advance of the examination. To minimize the possibility of successful coaching of the examinee on how to approach the test administration, the neuropsychologist may choose to provide related but nonspecific information, such as a description of the neuropsychological domains to be assessed or a list of all measures in one’s armamentarium, without declaring which measures will be selected for the examination in question.
9. Scope of interpretation

Some retaining parties may request that a determination be made with regard to the presence or absence of a specific neuropsychological condition and request that no other conditions be discussed. However, if failure to document another condition can result in harm to the examinee, the option of nondisclosure may not be ethically viable. If this becomes a point of concern, the neuropsychologist should seek clarification from the retaining party regarding the reason for the limitation posed, present his/her reasoning regarding the presence of a different condition, and consider the judiciousness of accepting cases in which limitations are placed on independence.
10. Presentation of findings

Independent neuropsychological examinations typically differ from clinical examinations regarding the provision of feedback and release of results. With independent neuropsychological examinations, neuropsychologists typically do not provide the examinee with feedback regarding results, conclusions, or recommendations. Reports are released to the retaining party and not to examinees or their family members, doctors, lawyers, or other representatives without the permission of the retaining party. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 does not seem to alter examinee access to neuropsychological records in forensic contexts (Connell & Koocher, 2003; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1996). HIPAA states that information compiled in anticipation of use in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings is not subject to the same right of review and amendment as is health care information in general [Section 164.524(a)(1)(ii)] (also see Section 15).

However, some exceptions to the typical release mandates do exist. For example, if the examinee reports suicidal intent, the neuropsychologist must report such findings to the appropriate authorities. In addition, the concept of due diligence underscores the neuropsychologist’s ethical and professional responsibility to address substantial medical problems that were not considered in the referral question. If in the course of the examination the neuropsychologist discovers important and previously unrealized health abnormalities, the neuropsychologist has a responsibility to inform the examinee and to suggest that treatment be pursued from an appropriate health care professional. In addition to verbal feedback, such findings and recommendations should be documented in the written report. There may be instances in which the substantial health concern is not suspected until after the neuropsychologist–examinee contact has ended (e.g., during interpretation of the test data). In such instances, the neuropsychologist should clearly document the findings, request that the retaining party convey the information to the examinee or other appropriate parties, and follow-up to ensure that such information has been conveyed.
11. Revising reports

The retaining party may request that reports be modified with regard to format and/or content. However, there are very few acceptable reasons to modify reports once they have been completed. A request that comes from an invested party and reflects that party’s self-interest in the outcome of a case represents a request for the neuropsychologist to become a biased advocate, rather than an objective expert. As a result, such requests should be considered carefully in reference to standards for objectivity. Modifications must ultimately reflect the beliefs of the neuropsychologist, not those of another party. Modifications involving either additions to the report or omissions from the report might well be considered equally problematic if they do not reflect the examiner’s opinions. Neuropsychologists should retain copies of all completed reports, including those later modified.
12. Release of raw data

Issues related to test security and release of data have been discussed at length in the psychology and neuropsychology literature. The 2002 APA Ethics Code (Standards 9.04 and 9.11) and the NAN position paper on test security apply in this context (e.g., NAN, 2000b).
13. Termination of the relationship with the retaining part

The relationship between the neuropsychologist and the retaining third party may end when payment for services is made, when the report is submitted, or when testimony has been provided. The neuropsychologist should determine beforehand when the relationship will be considered terminated, as the neuropsychologist’s ability to respond to subsequent requests for reports or data may be determined by the status of the relationship with the retaining party. Similarly, the nature of who holds the privilege (who is responsible for protecting the examinee’s confidentiality) regarding the neuropsychological results/data following termination of the relationship should be clarified in advance.

In rare cases, an examinee may return to the neuropsychologist to request treatment from that individual. If the independent examination relationship has ended and the forensic action that initiated the examination has been completed, the neuropsychologist may consider providing such treatment, or refer them to another qualified professional. Once a treating relationship has been established, further independent examinations would be prohibited.
14. Licensing board and ethics committee complaints

The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology recently drafted an official position on ethical complaints made against neuropsychologists during legal proceedings (AACN, 2003). The AACN paper notes the importance that appropriate complaints can serve for the protection of the public and the integrity of the profession. The paper also states that some complainants may have more self-serving motivations. Suggestions for processing complaints involving forensic examinations are offered. The National Academy of Neuropsychology concurs with the position of AACN regarding ethics complaints in forensic cases.
15. State and federal laws

Jurisdictions differ with respect to the issues discussed in this paper. Some state laws do not specify that any entity other than the examinee is the client, whereas others acknowledge that neuropsychological services may be retained by an entity other than the examinee. State and federal laws provide guidelines for the maintenance and dissemination of records and raw test data and must be considered primary when determining how to respond to requests for records.
16. Conclusions

Neuropsychologists are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of professional practice when performing independent and court-ordered forensic examinations and must strive to maintain true independence and objectivity. Although a true neuropsychologist–patient relationship is not considered to exist within the context of a forensic neuropsychological evaluation, neuropsychologists have ethical responsibilities to both the retaining party and the examinee.

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Joseph A. Licari, Jr. 1983–March 13, 2016

 

State Referees, Supreme Court, Appellate Court and Superior Court–(Sec. 52-434, Gen. Stat.) (As of March 25, 2011.)

*Arnold W. Aronson; *Sidney Axelrod; Thayer Baldwin, Jr.; *Herbert Barall; *Robert I. Berdon; *David M. Borden; *John D. Brennan; *Frederica S. Brenneman; *Walter R. Budney; *Robert J. Callahan; *John R. Caruso; *Barbara A. Coppeto; *Thomas J. Corradino; *Lloyd Cutsumpas; *Frank H. D’Andrea, Jr.; *Anthony V. DeMayo; *John T. Downey; *Antoinette L. Dupont; *John C. Flanagan; *Joseph P. Flynn; *Paul M. Foti; *Frederick A. Freedman; *Samuel S. Freedman; *Bernard D. Gaffney; *Richard P. Gilardi;*Charles D. Gill; *Joseph H. Goldberg; Samuel S. Goldstein; *Jack L. Grogins; *William L. Hadden, Jr.; *Robert J. Hale; *Seymour L. Hendel; *Francis X. Hennessy; *William F. Hickey, Jr.; *Alfred J. Jennings, Jr.; *Edward R. Karazin, Jr.; *James G. Kenefick, Jr.; *Lawrence C. Klaczak; *Joseph Q. Koletsky; *Julius J. Kremski; *John J. Langenbach; *William J. Lavery; *Sandra Vilardi Leheny; *Robert C. Leuba; *George Levine; *Michael A. Mack; *John P. Maiocco, Jr.;* Francis M. McDonald, Jr.; *L. Scott Melville; *Aaron Ment; *Socrates H. Mihalakos; *Howard J. Moraghan; *John W. Moran; *A. William Mottolese; *John F. Mulcahy, Jr.; Thomas L. Nadeau; *Martin L. Nigro; *Stanley Novack; *Howard T. Owens Jr.; *Thomas F. Parker; *Joseph H. Pellegrino; *Ellen Ash Peters; *Romeo G. Petroni; *Russell F. Potter, Jr.; *Joseph J. Purtill; George W. Ripley, II; *Richard M. Rittenband; *John J. Ronan; *William B. Rush; John J.P. Ryan; Angelo G. Santaniello; *Robert Satter; *Barry R. Schaller; *Howard Scheinblum; *William M. Shaughnessy, Jr.; *Joseph M. Shortall; *David W. Skolnick; Joseph L. Steinberg; *Robert F. Stengel; *Edward F. Stodolink; *George D. Stoughton; *Terence A. Sullivan; *William J. Sullivan; *Lois Tanzer; *Samuel H. Teller; *Kevin Tierney; *Paul M. Vasington; *Jerry Wagner; *Thomas G. West; *William L. Wollenberg; *Howard F. Zoarski.

 

*Indicates those Judge Referees who were serving in that capacity on July 1, 2010, and were designated by the Chief Justice as Judge Trial Referees.

 

 

FAMILY SUPPORT MAGISTRATES

(As of March 25, 2011)

 

Chief Family Support Magistrate–Sandra Sosnoff Baird.

 

 

 

Family Support Magistrates– Harris T. Lifshitz; John E. Colella; Linda T. Wihbey; David A. Dee; Christopher F. Oliveira; Jed N. Schulman; Anthony P. Fusco.

 

Family Support Magistrate Referees–Richard G. Adams; Katherine Y. Hutchinson; Alan E. Steele; William E. Strada, Jr.

 

 

 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COURT ADMINISTRATOR

Supreme Court Bldg.

 

231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106

 

Tel., (860) 757-2100; FAX, (860) 757-2130

 

(Appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Chief Justice. Salary, $168,783 as of Jan. 1, 2007). Chief Court Admin., Hon. Barbara M. Quinn; Deputy Chief Court Admin., Hon. Patrick L. Carroll III.

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

90 Washington St., Hartford 06106

(Unless otherwise noted)

 

Exec. Dir., Admin. Svs., Thomas A. Siconolfi, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2106; FAX, (860) 757-2130; Dir., Facilities, Joseph P. McMahon, Tel., (860) 706-5269; FAX, (860) 706-5093; Mgr., Facilities, Ronald J. Macchio, Tel., (860) 706-5268; Dir., Fiscal Admin., Thomas N. Sitaro, Tel., (860) 706-5230; FAX, (860) 706-5097; Dir., Budget and Planning, Constantinos P. Skevas, Tel., (860) 706-5221; FAX, (860) 706-5098; Dir., Human Resource Mgmt., Robert D. Coffey, Tel., (860) 706-5280; FAX, (860) 706-5092; Personnel Mgr., (Employee Attendance Records and Benefits Section), Eileen R. Rausch, Tel., (860) 706-5280; Personnel Mgr., (Employee Svs. and Recruitment), Eileen F. Meehan, Tel., (860) 706-5277; Dir., Internal Auditing, Joyce P. Santoro, 95 Washington St., 4th Flr., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 548-2733; Dir., Materials Mgmt., Cortez G. White, Tel., (860) 706-5204; FAX, (860) 706-5099.

 

 

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

 

Supreme Court Bldg.

 

231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106

 

Tel., (860) 757-2270; FAX, (860) 757-2215

 

Exec. Dir., External Affairs, Melissa A. Farley; Dir., Deborah J. Fuller; Deputy Dir., Stephen N. Ment; Mgrs., Communications, Rhonda Stearley-Hebert, James J. Senich; Volunteer and Intern Program Mgr., Robyn N. Oliver.

 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

 

2 Riverview Sq.

 

99 East River Dr., 7th Flr., East Hartford 06108

 

Tel., (860) 282-6500; FAX, (860) 282-6401 (Flr. 6), (860) 282-6501 (Flr. 7)

 

Exec. Dir., Information Technology, Elizabeth Bickley; Dir., Information Systems, Terry Walker; Deputy Dir., Financial Management, Mary K. Sitaro; Deputy Dir., Network and Systems Svs., James H. Vogel; Deputy Dir., Standards and Architecture, Darryl B. Hamblett; Deputy Dir., Project Planning and Management, Diana Varese; Deputy Dir., Internet Development Svs., Donald Turnbull.

 

Commission on Official Legal Publications, Dir., Richard J. Hemenway; Program Mgr., Cynthia Y. Riccio, COLP, 111 Phoenix Ave., Enfield 06082; Tel., (860) 741-3027; FAX, (860) 745-2178.

 

 

SUPERIOR COURT OPERATIONS

90 Washington St., Hartford 06106

(Unless otherwise noted)

Exec. Dir., Superior Court Operations/Exec. Secy., Joseph D. D’Alesio, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 757-2102; FAX, (860) 757-2130; Dir., Admin., James R. Maher, Tel., (860) 706-5300; FAX, (860) 706-5090; Deputy Dir., Audit and Compliance, George Dombroski, Tel., (860) 706-5304; FAX, (860) 706-5090; Deputy Dir., Computer Systems Support, Norman G. Ross, 225 Spring St., Wethersfield 06109; Tel., (860) 263-2728; FAX, (860) 263-2772; Deputy Dir., Court Transcript Svs./Interpreter and Translator Svs., Scott A. Hartley, Tel., (860) 706-5044; FAX, (860) 706-5088; Superior Court Records Ctr., 111 Phoenix Ave., Enfield 06082; Tel., (860) 741-3714; FAX, (860) 741-2478; Mgr., Patrick T. McGuire.

 

Court Operations, 225 Spring St., 2nd Flr., Wethersfield 06109; Tel., (860) 263-2734; FAX, (860) 263-2773; Dir., Court Operations, Nancy L. Kierstead; Deputy Dir., Mary O’Connor; Deputy Dir., Civil Matters, Tais Ericson; Deputy Dir., Criminal Matters, Lawrence D’Orsi, II; Deputy Dir., Family, Support, and Juvenile Matters, David M. Iaccarino; Chief Clerk, Juvenile Matters, Cynthia L. Cunningham; Chief Clerk, Housing Matters, Suzanne Colasanto, 121 Elm St., New Haven 06510; Tel., (203) 789-7937; (203) 773-6795; Chief Clerk, Centralized Small Claims, Maureen P. Finn, 80 Washington St., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 756-7800; FAX, (860) 756-7805; Centralized Infractions Bureau, 225 Spring St., 3rd Flr., Wethersfield 06109; Infractions mailing address: P.O. Box 5044, Hartford 06102-5044; Deputy Dir., Centralized Infractions Bureau, Stacey B. Manware, Tel., (860) 263-2750; FAX, (860) 263-2776; Jury Admin., 225 Spring St., 1st Flr., Wethersfield 06109; Tel., (860) 263-2710; FAX, (860) 263-2770; Deputy Dir./Jury Admin., Karen A. Berris; Deputy Dir., Information Systems, Sam Hannan, Tel., (860) 263-2714; Judge Support Svs., 90 Washington St., 3rd Flr., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 706-5140; FAX, (860) 706-5086; Dir., Judge Support Svs., Faith P. Arkin; Deputy Dir., Technology, Lucio DeLuca, Tel., (860) 706-5147; FAX, (860) 706-5086; Mgr., Grant Admin., James De Bowes, Tel., (860) 706-5152; FAX, (860) 706-5086; Deputy Dir., Continuing Education, Janice Calvi-Ruimerman, Tel., (860) 706-5160; FAX, (860) 706-5086; Deputy Dir., Legal Research, Deirdre M. McPadden, 121 Elm St., New Haven 06510; Tel., (203) 773-6738; FAX, (203) 773-6789; Deputy Dir., Law Libraries, Maureen D. Well, Tel., (860) 706-5145; FAX, (860) 706-5086; Judicial Performance Evaluation Program Mgr., Lee Helwig, Tel., (860) 706-5158; FAX, (860) 706-5086.

 

CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH–LAW LIBRARY SYSTEM

(Sec. 11-19a, Gen. Stat.)

Law Library at Librarian Address: Courthouse Telephone

BRIDGEPORT/FAIRFIELD

MaryAnn Krivicky 1061 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 (203) 579-7244

DANBURY Linda S. Mellick 146 White St., Danbury 06810 (203) 207-8625

HARTFORD Catherine H. Mazur 95 Washington St., Hartford 06106 (860) 548-2866

LITCHFIELD Louise C. Tucker 15 West St., Litchfield 06759 (860) 567-0598

MIDDLETOWN/MIDDLESEX Jeffrey Dowd 1 Court St., Middletown 06457 (860) 343-6560

NEW BRITAIN Christopher M. Roy 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051 (860) 515-5110

NEW HAVEN Ann Doherty 235 Church St., New Haven 06510 (203) 503-6828

NEW LONDON Peter M. Jenkins 70 Huntington St., New London 06320 (860) 442-7561

PUTNAM/WINDHAM Donna R. Izbicki 155 Church St., P.O. Box 191, Putnam 06260 (860) 928-3716

ROCKVILLE/TOLLAND Roseann Canny 69 Brooklyn St., Rockville 06066 (860) 896-4955

STAMFORD/NORWALK Pamela Kaufman 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905 (203) 965-5250

WATERBURY Mary B. Fuller 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06702 (203) 591-3338

 

 

Legal Svs., 100 Washington St., 3rd Flr., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 706-5120; FAX, (860) 566-3449.

 

Dir., Legal Svs., Carl E. Testo; Deputy Dirs., Legal Svs., Nicholas J. Cimmino, Daniel B. Horwitch, Martin R. Libbin; Counsel, Legal Svs., Joseph J. Del Ciampo, Viviana L. Livesay, Adam P. Mauriello, Steven J. Pelletier, Denise K. Poncini, Nancy A. Porter.

 

Bar Examining Committee, 100 Washington St., 1st Flr., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 706-5135; FAX, (860) 706-5069. Deputy Dir., Atty. Svs., Howard E. Emond, Jr.; Admin. Dir., Kathleen B. Wood.

 

Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s Office, 100 Washington St., 2nd Flr., Hartford 06106; Tel., (860) 706-5055; FAX, (860) 706-5063. Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Mark A. Dubois; First Asst., Chief Disciplinary Counsel, Patricia A. King; Asst. Disciplinary Counsel, Beth L. Baldwin, Karyl Carrasquilla, Suzanne Sutton.

 

Statewide Grievance Committee, 287 Main St., 2nd Flr., Ste. 2, East Hartford 06118-1885; Tel., (860) 568-5157; FAX, (860) 568-4953. Statewide Bar Counsel, Michael P. Bowler; First Asst. Bar Counsel, Frances Mickelson-Dera, Christopher L. Slack; Asst. Bar Counsel, Cathy A. Dowd, Maureen A. Horgan, Kerry J. O’Connell, Darlene F. Reynolds, Elizabeth M. Rowe.

 

Client Security Fund Committee, 287 Main St., 2nd Flr., Ste. 1, East Hartford 06118-1885; Tel., (860) 568-3450; FAX, (860) 568-4953. First Asst. Bar Counsel, Christopher Blanchard.

 

Support Enforcement Admin., 287 Main St., 3rd Flr., East Hartford 06118-1885; Tel., (860) 569-6233; FAX, (860) 569-6557. Dir., Support Enforcement, Charisse E. Hutton; Deputy Dir., Program Development and Community Initiatives, Dalia Panke; Deputy Dir., Operations, Betsy Rosser; Deputy Dir., Policy, Performance, and Technology, Joseph P. Greelish, 999 Asylum Ave., 4th Flr., Hartford 06105; Tel., (860) 566-8723; FAX, (860) 566-2452; Child Support Call Center Supv., Amy Olem, 26 Park St., Rockville 06066; Tel., 1-800-228-KIDS (5437); FAX, (860) 871-7520.

 

Office of Victim Svs., 225 Spring St., 4th Flr., Wethersfield 06109; Tel., (860) 263-2760; FAX, (860) 263-2777; Dir., Victim Svs., Linda J. Cimino; Program Mgr., James V. Morgan; Victim Svs. Supvs., Valina Carpenter, Susanne Pakele; Central Office Advocate, Tel., 1-800-822-8428; Claims Supvs., Joanna Buikus, Rachel McKnight, Compensation Unit, Tel., 1-888-286-7347; FAX, (860) 263-2780.

 

Court-based Victim Svs. Advocates (VSA) at

VSA

 

Address

 

Telephone

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 1

 

vacancy 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905

 

(203) 965-5359

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 2 vacancy 172 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport 06604 (203) 579-6178

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 3

 

David W. Pond

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 146 White St., Danbury 06810 (203) 207-8672

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 4 Barbara Jean Quinn 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702 (203) 236-8076

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 5 Keith Wortz 106 Elizabeth St., Derby 06418 (203) 734-7145

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 7

 

Karen Lucid

 

54 West Main St., Rm. 218, Meriden 06451 (203) 238-6446

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 9

 

Jeanne Barth

c/o Middlesex Jud. Dist., State’s Attorney’s Office, One Court St., Middletown 06457 (860) 343-6425

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 10

 

Beth Ann Hess

 

c/o Supv. Asst. State’s Attorney, 112 Broad St., New London 06320 (860) 447-5119

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 11 Erin Spillane-Darcy 120 School St., Danielson 06239 (860) 779-8505

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 12 Effie Cotto 410 Center St., Manchester 06040 (860) 645-1473

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 13 Koren Butler-Kurth 111 Phoenix Ave., Enfield 06082 (860) 741-6083

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 14

 

Robert Eccleston

 

101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106

 

(860) 566-5996, ext. 3142

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 15 Wesley Chrostowski 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051 (860) 515-5260

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 17 Melissa Renna 131 North Main St., Bristol 06010 (860) 584-9722

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 18

 

 

Cheryl L. Ferris

 

 

c/o Litchfield Jud. Dist. State’s Attorney’s Office, (P.O. Box 325), 63 West St., Litchfield 06759 (860) 567-0871

 

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 19

 

Mary Kozicki

 

c/o Tolland Jud. Dist. State’s Attorney’s Office, 20 Park St., Rockville 06066 (860) 870-3239

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 21 Corene Leone 1 Courthouse Sq., Norwich 06360 (860) 887-1079

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 22 Kathleen Surrette 14 West River St., Rm. 216, Milford 06460 (203) 283-8240

SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 23 Mark Margolis 121 Elm St., New Haven 06510 (203) 773-6830

ANSONIA-MILFORD J.D.

 

Kathleen Surrette c/o Superior Court, 14 West River St., Rm. 216, Milford 06460 (203) 283-8240

DANBURY J.D.

 

David W. Pond

 

c/o G.A. No. 3, State’s Attorney’s Office, 146 White St., Danbury 06810 (203) 207-8672

FAIRFIELD J.D. Richard E. Mancini, Sr. 1061 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 (203) 579-6061

HARTFORD J.D.

 

Adriana Venegas

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106 (860) 566-3190, ext. 3141

LITCHFIELD J.D.

 

 

Cheryl L. Ferris

 

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, (P.O. Box 325), 63 West St., Litchfield 06759 (860) 567-0871

 

MIDDLESEX J.D.

 

Jeanne Barth

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, One Court St., Middletown 06457 (860) 343-6425

NEW BRITAIN J.D.

 

Kitt N. Tierney

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051 (860) 515-5340

NEW HAVEN J.D.

 

Beata Bagi

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 235 Church St., New Haven 06510 (203) 503-6823, ext. 3220

NEW LONDON J.D.

 

John Adriano

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 70 Huntington St., New London 06320 (860) 443-2835

STAMFORD-NORWALK J.D.

 

vacancy 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905

 

(203) 965-5359

TOLLAND J.D.

 

Mary Kozicki

 

c/o State’s Attorney’s Office, 20 Park St., Rockville 06066 (860) 870-3239

WATERBURY J.D.

 

Barbara Jean Quinn

 

c/o G.A. No. 4, 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702-4213 (203) 236-8076

WINDHAM J.D.

 

Erin Spillane-Darcy

 

c/o Superior Court G.A. 11, 120 School St., Ste. 205, Danielson 06239 (860) 779-8505

HARTFORD JUV Olga Massa

920 Broad St., Hartford 06106

(860) 244-7933

NEW HAVEN JUV Laurel Kane

239 Whalley Ave., New Haven 06511

(203) 773-3686

WATERBURY JUV

 

Alexandra Gittines

 

7 Kendrick Ave., Waterbury 06702

 

(203) 596-4202, ext. 3053

 

 

JUDICIAL MARSHAL SERVICES

 

Courthouse Security, Operations, and Training Academy

 

Address: 61 Woodland St., 1st Flr., Hartford 06105

 

Tel., (860) 722-5896; FAX, (860) 722-5899

 

Dir. Court Security and Operations, Richard L. Zaharek, Tel., (860) 722-5860; Program Mgr. Operations, Francis McNeil, Tel., (203) 536-6511; Program Mgr. Operations, O’Donovan Murphy, Tel., (203) 314-6869; Program Mgr. Pre-Service/In-Service Training Academy, Diane E. Hatfield, Tel., (860) 722-5867.

 

CHIEF JUDICIAL MARSHAL OFFICES STATEWIDE

 

Judicial District

 

 

Chief Judicial Marshal

 

 

Address

 

 

Telephone

 

Ansonia-Milford

 

 

Louis A. Speringo, Jr.

 

 

14 West River St., Milford 06460

 

 

(203) 283-8241

 

Danbury

 

 

Harry Schueschner

 

 

146 White St., Danbury 06810

 

 

(203) 207-8611

 

Fairfield

 

 

Ines Nieves

 

 

1061 Main St., Bridgeport 06604

 

 

(203) 579-6239

 

Hartford

 

 

Lawrence Callahan

 

 

100 Washington St., Hartford 06106

 

 

(860) 706-5130

 

Litchfield

 

 

Roy A. Rydingsword

 

 

15 West St., Litchfield 06759

 

 

(860) 567-0844

 

Middlesex

 

 

Relford M. Ward, Jr.

 

 

1 Court St., Middletown 06457

 

 

(860) 343-6550

 

New Britain

 

 

Dennis G. Dowd

 

 

20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051

 

 

(860) 515-5107

 

New Haven

 

 

Thomas Bouley

 

 

235 Church St., New Haven 06510

 

 

(203) 773-6806

 

New London

 

 

James A. Schmitt

 

 

70 Huntington St., New London 06320

 

 

(860) 444-4801

 

Stamford/Norwalk

 

 

Victor Corley

 

 

123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905

 

 

(203) 965-5289

 

Tolland

 

 

Michael Pio

 

 

20 Park St., Rockville 06066

 

 

(860) 870-3260

 

Waterbury

 

 

Anthony Candido

 

 

400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702

 

 

(203) 236-8045

 

Windham

 

 

Russell E. Downer, Jr.

 

 

120 School St., Danielson 06239

 

(860) 779-8542

 

CTU/24-hr. Lockups

 

 

Jaime Lettieri

61 Woodland St., 1st Flr., Hartford 06106

(203) 623-6748

 

 

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (CSSD)

936 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield 06109

Tel., (860) 721-2100; FAX, (860) 258-8976

 

Exec. Dir., Court Support Svs. Div., William H. Carbone, Tel., (860) 721-2100; Dir., Adult Probation and Bail Svs., Greg Halzack, Tel., (860) 721-2130; Dir., Admin., John F. Brooks, Tel., (860) 721-2145; FAX, (860) 258-8979; Dir., Family and Juvenile Svs., Stephen R. Grant, Tel., (860) 721-2105; Deputy Dir., Juvenile Probation Svs., Julia O’Leary, Tel., (860) 721-2186; Deputy Dir., Juvenile Residential Svs., Karl A. Alston, Tel., (860) 721-2189; Deputy Dir., Center for Research, Program Analysis, and Quality Improvement, Brian Hill, Tel., (860) 721-2113; Deputy Dir., Program and Staff Development, James Greene, Tel., (860) 721-2175; FAX, (860) 258-8979; Asst. Dir., Programs and Svs., Cynthia Therian, Tel., (860) 721-2182; Asst. Dir., Adult Probation and Bail Svs., Gary A. Roberge, Tel., (860) 721-2199; Residential and Statewide Projects Program Mgr., Michael Aiello, Tel., (860) 721-2185; DNA Project, Linda Grzeika, Tel., (860) 721-2146; Alcohol Education Program, Elizabeth Brown, Tel., (860) 721-2140; FAX, (860) 258-8993; Jail Re-Interview Program Mgr., Sara Barron, Tel., (860) 721-2154; Interstate Compact Deputy Compact Admin., Semona Childs, 61 Woodland St., Hartford 06105; Tel., (860) 722-5850; FAX, (860) 722-5858.

 

Adult Probation and Bail Svs., Dir., Greg Halzack, Tel., (860) 721-2130; Asst. Dir., Gary A. Roberge, Tel., (860) 721-2199; Reg. Mgrs., Bail Svs., James Carollo, Tel., (860) 721-2191; Robert Cristiano, Tel., (860) 721-2290; Reg. Mgrs., Michael Keleher, Eastern Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2192; Eduardo Palmieri, North Central Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2153; Michael Hines, Northwest Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2193; Trevor Johnson, Southwest Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2103.

 

Family and Juvenile Svs., Dir., Stephen R. Grant, Tel., (860) 721-2105; Clinical and Educational Svs. Mgr., Catherine Foley Geib, Tel., (860) 721-2190; FAX, (860) 721-2147; Family Svs. Reg. Mgrs., Kathryn Ceruti, Southern Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2181; Debra Kulak, Northern Reg., Tel., (860) 721-2180; Program Mgr., Joseph J. DiTunno, Tel., (860) 721-2177.

 

Juvenile Probation Svs., Tel., (860) 721-2120; FAX, (860) 721-2147; Deputy Dir., Julia O’Leary, Tel., (860) 721-2186; Reg. Mgrs., Tasha Hunt, Tel., (860) 721-2187; Mark White, Tel., (860) 721-2163.

 

Juvenile Residential Svs., Tel., (860) 721-2125; FAX, (860) 721-2147; Deputy Dir., Karl A. Alston, Tel., (860) 721-2189; Mgr., Jeffrey Davis, Tel., (860) 721-2161; Program Mgr., Patricia Nunez, Tel., (860) 721-2129.

 

 

SENTENCE REVIEW

 

(Appointed by the Chief Justice, Sec. 51-194, Gen. Stat.) Chm., Hon. Gary J. White; Member, Hon. Brian T. Fischer; First Alternate, Hon. Kari A. Dooley; Second Alternate, Hon. Matthew E. Frechette; Third Alternate, Hon. Kevin A. Randolph; Deputy Dir., Lawrence D’Orsi, II; Secy., Ina Forman, 225 Spring St., 2nd Flr., Wethersfield 06109; Tel., (860) 263-2735.

 

 

SUPERIOR COURT OFFICERS

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ANSONIA-MILFORD–(Towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, West Haven). Address: 14 West River St., (P.O. Box 210), Milford 06460, Tel., (203) 877-4293; FAX, (203) 876-8640; Chief Clerk, James Quinn, (203) 877-4293; Deputy Chief Clerk, Valerie Shingara, (203) 877-4293; State’s Atty., Kevin Lawlor, Tel., (203) 874-3361; Public Defender, David F. Egan, Tel., (203) 874-8857; Family Relations Supv., Desiree Pidlipchak, Tel., (203) 877-0001; Support Enforcement Supv., Jeffrey Mubarek, 1 Lafayette Cir., 4th Flr., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 576-3670; Official Reporter, Christine Santulli, Tel., (203) 874-8523; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer II), Lisa Gerald, 1 Darina Pl., Milford 06460, Tel., (203) 877-1253; Ansonia-Milford Judicial Dist. at Derby, 106 Elizabeth St., Derby 06418, Tel., (203) 877-4293; FAX, (203) 876-8640; Chief Clerk, James Quinn, Tel., (203) 877-4293.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF DANBURY–(Towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman). Address: 146 White St., Danbury 06810, Tel., (203) 207-8600; FAX, (203) 207-8642; Chief Clerk, Louis A. Pace, Jr., Tel., (203) 207-8600; Deputy Chief Clerk, Robin J. Smith, Tel., (203) 207-8600; State’s Atty., Stephen J. Sedensky III, Tel., (203) 207-8670; Public Defender, Miles Gerety, Tel., (203) 207-8650; Family Svs. Supv., Karla Troesser, P.O. Box 912, Danbury 06813-0912, Tel., (203) 207-8615; Support Enforcement Supv., Walter Biesadecki, 71 Main St., 2nd Flr., Danbury 06810, Tel., (203) 731-2940; Official Court Reporter, Gloria Albert, Tel., (203) 207-8729; Adult Probation-Supv. and IAR (Chief Probation Officer), Patrick Callahan, 319 Main St., Danbury 06810, Tel., (203) 797-4414.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD–(Towns of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull). Address: 1061 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 579-6527; FAX, (203) 382-8406; Chief Clerk, Donald J. Mastrony, Tel., (203) 579-6527; Deputy Chief Clerk, Pasquale V. Spinelli, Tel., (203) 579-6527; State’s Atty., John Smriga, Tel., (203) 579-6506; Public Defender, Joseph G. Bruckmann, Tel., (203) 579-6501; Family Svs. Supv., Karen Kutno, Tel., (203) 579-6513; Support Enforcement Supv., Jeffrey Mubarek, 1 Lafayette Cir., 4th Flr., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 576-3670; Official Reporter, Mary Ellen Hirschbeck Hayden, Tel., (203) 579-7230; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Sauda Baraka, 1 Lafayette Cir., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 576-3600.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF HARTFORD–(Towns of Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Manchester, Marlborough, Simsbury, South Windsor, Suffield, West Hartford, Windsor, Windsor Locks). Address: 95 Washington St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 548-2700; FAX, (860) 548-2711; Chief Clerk, Robin C. Smith, Tel., (860) 548-2700; Deputy Chief Clerk, Joanne Murley, Tel., (860) 548-2700; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Loreen M. Canter, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-1630, ext. 3520; Deputy Chief Clerk (Family), Delinda Walden, 90 Washington St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 706-5100; FAX, (860) 706-5084; State’s Atty., Gail P. Hardy, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-3190; Public Defender, R. Bruce Lorenzen, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-4284; Family Svs. Supv., Margaret Romanik, 90 Washington St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 706-5170; Support Enforcement Supv., Cassandra Williams, 999 Asylum Ave., 4th Flr., Hartford 06105, Tel., (860) 566-8723; Official Reporter, Laura D. Muenchow, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-3400; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer), Dorian Santoemma, 309 Wawarme Ave., Hartford 06114, Tel., (860) 241-2300; Adult Probation-Bail Svs./IAR, (IAR Supv.), Bridget Botticello, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-3343, ext. 3221; Community Court Session at Hartford, 80 Washington St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 756-7020; FAX, (860) 756-7025; Deputy Clerk, Gloria E. Milner, Tel., (860) 756-7020; Court Planner/Program Coordinator, Chris Pleasanton, Tel., (860) 756-7015; Bail Svs. (Lead IAR Specialist), Nathaniel Cotton, Tel., (860) 756-7032.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF LITCHFIELD–(Towns of Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winchester (Winsted)). Address: 15 West St., P.O. Box 247, Litchfield 06759, Tel., (860) 567-0885; FAX, (860) 567-4779; Chief Clerk, Brian J. Murphy, Tel., (860) 567-0885; State’s Atty., David Shepack, 63 West St., P.O. Box 325, Litchfield 06759, Tel., (860) 567-0871; Public Defender, Christopher Cosgrove, 63 West St., P.O. Box 944, Litchfield 06759, Tel., (860) 567-3101; Family Svs. Supv., Roger Frigon, Commons, Rte. 202, P.O. Box 307, Litchfield 06759, Tel., (860) 567-9463; Support Enforcement Supv., Donna Pedrolini, 11 Scovill St., 3rd Flr., P.O. Box 2775, Waterbury 06706, Tel., (203) 596-4188; Official Reporter, Barbara J. Miller, Tel., (860) 567-4263; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Daniel S. Martineau, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-8102; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Stephanie Lauer, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-3949; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Richard Bongiolatti, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 482-0513.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF MIDDLESEX–(Towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, Westbrook). Address: 1 Court St., Middletown 06457-3374, Tel., (860) 343-6400; FAX, (860) 343-6423; Chief Clerk, Michael Kokoszka, Tel., (860) 343-6400; Deputy Chief Clerk, Jonathan W. Field, Tel., (860) 343-6401; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Robert Burke, Tel., (860) 343-6445; State’s Atty., Timothy J. Liston, Tel., (860) 343-6425; Public Defender, James McKay, Tel., (860) 343-6480; Family Svs. Supv., Randall Russell, Tel., (860) 343-6460; Support Enforcement Supv., Joseph Silva, 484 Main St., 3rd Flr., Middletown 06457, Tel., (860) 344-2957; Official Court Reporter, Tracey L. Garofalo, Tel., (860) 343-6515; Adult Probation-Supv., Noel Ramos, 484 Main St., Middletown 06457, Tel., (860) 344-2998.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF NEW BRITAIN–(Towns of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Southington, Wethersfield). Address: 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051, Tel., (860) 515-5180; FAX, (860) 515-5185; Chief Clerk, Cynthia DeGoursey, Tel., (860) 515-5180; Deputy Chief Clerk, Patricia Lindlauf, Tel., (860) 515-5180; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Ralph Dagostine, Tel., (860) 515-5080; State’s Atty., Scott Murphy, Tel., (860) 515-5270; Public Defender, Kenneth Simon, Tel., (860) 515-5370; Family Svs., Susan Cellino, Tel., (860) 515-5115; Support Enforcement Supv., Diane Harvey, Tel., (860) 515-5300; Official Court Reporter, Irene Horgan, Tel., (860) 515-5380; Adult Probation-Supv., Joseph Bekanich, Tel., (860) 515-5040; CSSD-Bail Svs. (Supv. IAR Specialist), Charles R. Cyr, Tel., (860) 515-5069.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF NEW HAVEN–(Towns of Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Wallingford, Woodbridge). Address: 235 Church St., New Haven 06510, Tel., (203) 503-6800; FAX, (203) 789-6424; Chief Clerk, William Sadek, Tel., (203) 503-6800; Deputy Chief Clerks, Alice Bruno, Louis Fagnani, Tel., (203) 503-6800; State’s Atty., Michael Dearington, Tel., (203) 503-6823; Public Defender, Thomas J. Ullman, Tel., (203) 503-6818; Family Svs. Supv., Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, Tel., (203) 503-6820; Support Enforcement Supv., Paula Piccirillo, 414A Chapel St., 2nd Flr., New Haven 06511, Tel., (203) 789-7485; Official Reporter, Sabrina G. Santoro, Tel., (203) 503-6822; Adult Probation-Supv., (Chief Probation Officer II), Brian Coco, 867 State St., New Haven 06511, Tel., (203) 789-7876; CSSD-IAR (Chief Probation Officer I), Steven Bettencourt, Tel., (203) 503-6888. Judicial District at Meriden, 54 West Main St., Meriden 06451, Tel., (203) 238-6666; FAX, (203) 238-6322; Acting Chief Clerk, Robert Axelrod, Tel., (203) 238-6666; Lead Family Relations Counselor, Michael Del Santo, Tel., (203) 238-6140; Housing Matters, Tel., (203) 238-6667; Housing Mediator, Elizabeth Casey, Tel., (203) 735-9625.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF NEW LONDON–(Towns of Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown, Waterford). Address: 70 Huntington St., New London 06320, Tel., (860) 443-5363; FAX, (860) 442-7703; Chief Clerk, Jorene M. Couture, Tel., (860) 443-5363; Deputy Chief Clerk, Kim McGee, Tel., (860) 443-5363; State’s Atty., Michael Regan, Tel., (860) 443-2835; Public Defender, Bruce A. Sturman, Tel., (860) 443-0490; Family Svs. Supv., Andrew Castle, Tel., (860) 443-2826; Support Enforcement Supv., Thomas Daniels, 99 Main St., Norwich 06360, Tel., (860) 886-2694; Official Reporter, Mara D. Simoneau, Tel., (860) 442-2655; Adult Probation-Supv., Robert Coyne, 153 Williams St., New London 06320, Tel., (860) 442-9426. Judicial District at Norwich, 1 Courthouse Sq., Norwich 06360, Tel., (860) 887-3515; FAX, (860) 887-8643; Chief Clerk, Jorene M. Couture, Tel., (860) 887-3515; Adult Probation-Supv., Tamara Lanier, Tel., (860) 889-8351; Official Reporter, 70 Huntington St., New London 06320, Tel., (860) 886-1983.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF STAMFORD-NORWALK–(Towns of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton). Address: 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905, Tel., (203) 965-5308; FAX, (203) 965-5370; J.D. Chief Clerk, Ann-Margaret Archer, Tel., (203) 965-5308; Deputy Chief Clerk, Norman Roberts, Tel., (203) 965-5308; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Helen E. Kalmanides, Tel., (203) 965-5208; State’s Atty., David Cohen, Tel., (203) 965-5215; Public Defender, Barry Butler, Tel., (203) 965-5245; Family Svs. Supv., Valerie Quarles-Walker, Tel., (203) 965-5282; Support Enforcement Supv., Bryan Hocter, Tel., (203) 965-5730; Official Reporter, Melodie Moss, Tel., (203) 965-5278; Adult Probation-Supv., Lorraine Rodrigues, 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905, Tel., (203) 965-5302; Bail Svs. (Supv. IAR Specialist), Vanessa Williams, 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905, Tel., (203) 258-5453.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TOLLAND–(Towns of Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington). Address: 69 Brooklyn St., Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 896-4920; FAX, (860) 875-0777; Chief Clerk, Roy Smith, Jr., Tel., (860) 896-4920; Deputy Chief Clerk, Stephen J. Santoro, Tel., (860) 896-4920; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Janice Dagostino, 20 Park St., Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3200; State’s Atty., Matthew C. Gedansky, P.O. Box 270, Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3270; Public Defender, David Channing, 20 Park St., Rockville, 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3280; Family Svs. Supv., Maureen Gould, 428 Hartford Tpke., Ste. 101, Vernon 06066, Tel., (860) 872-4088; Support Enforcement Supv., Amy Olem, 26 Park St., Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 896-2400; Official Reporter, Marijean McKeon, 20 Park St., Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3216; Housing Mediator, Sean Deffely, Tel., (860) 896-4925; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer II), Timothy Kane, 587 East Middle Tpke., Manchester 06040, Tel., (860) 649-1650, ext. 324.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WATERBURY–(Towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Southbury, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury). Address: 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 591-3300; FAX, (203) 596-4032; J.D. Chief Clerk, Philip H. Groth, Tel., (203) 591-3300; Deputy Chief Clerk, Richard L. Haas, 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 591-3300; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), William M. Hoey, 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 236-8100; State’s Atty., vacancy, 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 236-8130; Public Defender, Alan D. McWhirter, 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 236-8188; Family Svs. Supv., Christopher Hadad, 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06722, Tel., (203) 591-3325; Support Enforcement Supv., Donna Pedrolini, 11 Scovill St., 3rd Flr., P.O. Box 2775, Waterbury 06706, Tel., (203) 596-4188; Official Reporter, Candace Mazur, 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 591-3336; Adult Probation-Supv., Michael Kalat, 11 Scovill St., Waterbury 06706, Tel., (203) 596-4195.

 

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDHAM–(Towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Windham, Woodstock). Address: 108 Valley St., Willimantic 06226, Tel., (860) 423-8491; FAX, (860) 423-3749; Chief Clerk, Francis A. Orszulak, 155 Church St., P.O. Box 191, Putnam 06260, Tel., (860) 928-7749; Deputy Chief Clerk, Debora Kaszuba Neary, 155 Church St., P.O. Box 191, Putnam 06260, Tel., (860) 928-7749; FAX, (860) 928-7076; Deputy Chief Clerk (Criminal), Gina Mancini Pickett, 120 School St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 779-8480; State’s Atty., Patricia M. Froehlich, 120 School St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 779-8520; Public Defender, Ramon J. Canning, 120 School St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 779-8560; Family Svs. Supv., Joseph J. Nash, 267 Kennedy Dr., Putnam 06260, Tel., (860) 928-0478; Support Enforcement Supv., Donald Fiore, 265 Kennedy Dr., Putnam 06260, Tel., (860) 963-2580; Official Court Reporter, Leslie F. Fialkievicz, 108 Valley St., Willimantic 06226, Tel., (860) 423-0822; Adult Supv. at Danielson, Tina Merchant, 183 Main St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 774-5735; Adult Supv. at Willimantic, Tina Merchant, 1320 Main St., Willimantic 06226, Tel., (860) 423-6318.

 

 

GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS (GA’s)

G.A. #1 at Stamford–(Towns of Darien, Greenwich, Stamford). Address: 123 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905, Tel., (203) 965-5208; FAX, (203) 965-5355; Deputy Chief Clerk, Helen E. Kalmanides, Tel., (203) 965-5208; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Steven Weiss, Tel., (203) 965-5255; Acting Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Barry Butler, Tel., (203) 965-5241; Bail Svs., Paul Liguori, Tel., (203) 965-5313; Latira Nesmith, Tel., (203) 965-5248; Adult Probation-Supv., Lorraine Rodrigues, Tel., (203) 965-5302; CSSD-Court, J. Michael Hull, Tel., (203) 965-5302; Family Svs. Supv., Valerie Quarles-Walker, Tel., (203) 965-5282; Official Reporter, Melodie Moss, Tel., (203) 965-5278.

 

G.A. #2 at Bridgeport–(Towns of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, Trumbull). Address: 172 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 579-6568; FAX, (203) 382-8408; Deputy Chief Clerk, Marci Young, Tel., (203) 579-6566; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Joseph Marcello, Tel., (203) 579-6555; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Mary Haselkamp, Tel., (203) 579-6551; Supv. Bail Comr./CSSD, Sheryl Balsamo, Tel., (203) 579-6582; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer), Sauda Baraka, 1 Lafayette Cir., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 576-3600; CSSD-IAR, Sauda Baraka, Tel., (203) 579-6245; Family Svs. Supv., Maurice Hill, Tel., (203) 579-6633.

 

G.A. #3 at Danbury–(Towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman). Address: 146 White St., Danbury 06810, Tel., (203) 207-8600; FAX, (203) 207-8666; Deputy Chief Clerk, Cynthia Rosato, Tel., (203) 207-8600; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Warren Murray, Tel., (203) 207-8670; Public Defender, Miles Gerety, Tel., (203) 207-8650; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialist), John A. Feulner, Tel., (203) 207-8715; Adult Probation-Supv. and IAR, Patrick Callahan, 319 Main St., Danbury 06810, Tel., (203) 797-4414; Family Svs. Supv., Karla Troesser, P.O. Box 912, Danbury 06813-0912, Tel., (203) 207-8615; Housing Mediator, Elizabeth Casey, Tel., (203) 207-8747.

 

G.A. #4 at Waterbury–(Towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Southbury, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury). Address: 400 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 236-8100; FAX, (203) 236-8090; Deputy Chief Clerk, William M. Hoey, Tel., (203) 236-8100; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., John Davenport, Tel., (203) 236-8160; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Theresa M. Dalton, Tel., (203) 236-8170; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialist), David Mangini, Tel., (203) 236-8036; Adult Probation-Supv., Michael Kalat, 11 Scovill St., Waterbury 06706, Tel., (203) 596-4195; Adult Probation-IAR, Linda Hammerman, Tel., (203) 236-8066; Family Svs., Greg Garrity, Tel., (203) 236-8122; Official Reporter, Candice Mazur, Tel., (203) 236-8196.

 

G.A. #5 at Derby–(Towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton). Address: 106 Elizabeth St., Derby 06418, Tel., (203) 735-7438; FAX, (203) 735-2047; Deputy Chief Clerk, Lisa C. Groody, Tel., (203) 735-7438; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Paul O. Gaetano, Tel., (203) 735-7487; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Paul Eschuk, Tel., (203) 735-8616; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialist), Dominic Lettieri, Tel., (203) 734-3712; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer II), Tasha Brown, 100 Elizabeth St., Derby 06418, Tel., (203) 735-6781; Family Relations Supv., Karen Kutno, c/o 106 Elizabeth St., Derby 06418, Tel., (203) 579-6513; Housing Clerk, Tel., (203) 734-8562; Housing Mediator, Elizabeth Casey, Tel., (203) 735-9625.

 

G.A. #6–(G.A. #6 and G.A. #8 were combined to form G.A. #23).

 

G.A. #7 at Meriden–(Towns of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Haven, Wallingford). Address: 54 West Main St., Meriden 06451, Tel., (203) 238-6130; FAX, (203) 238-6016; Deputy Chief Clerk, Gerri Duggan, Tel., (203) 238-6130; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., James R. Turcotte, Tel., (203) 238-6125; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Richard V. Ackerson, Tel., (203) 238-6135; Bail Svs. (Supv. IAR Specialist), Sharon Moye-Johnson, Tel., (860) 463-3390; Adult Probation-Supv., Noel Ramos, 484 Main St., Middletown 06457, Tel., (860) 344-2998; CSSD-IAR/Probation, Nancy McCormack, Tel., (203) 238-6140; Lead Family Relations Counselor, Michael Del Santo, Tel., (203) 238-6140.

 

G.A. #8–(G.A. #8 and G.A. #6 were combined to form G.A. #23).

 

G.A. #9 at Middletown.–(Towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, Westbrook). Address: 1 Court St., Middletown 06457-3377, Tel., (860) 343-6445; FAX, (860) 343-6566; Deputy Chief Clerk, Robert Burke, Tel., (860) 343-6445; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., John M. Cashmon, Tel., (860) 343-6300; Public Defender, James McKay, Tel., (860) 343-6480; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialist), Brenda Joy, Tel., (860) 343-6500; Adult Probation-Supv., Noel Ramos, 484 Main St., Middletown 06457, Tel., (860) 344-2998; Family Svs. Supv., Randall Russell, Tel., (860) 343-6460; Housing Mediator, Sean Deffely, Tel., (860) 343-6400.

 

G.A. #10 at New London–(Towns of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington, Waterford). Address: 112 Broad St., New London 06320, Tel., (860) 443-8343; FAX, (860) 437-1168; Deputy Chief Clerk, Linda Worobey, Tel., (860) 443-8343; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Peter McShane, Tel., (860) 443-8444; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Thomas J. Haley, Tel., (860) 443-5356; Supv. Bail Comr., Michael Amanti, Tel., (860) 443-8112; Adult Probation, Robert Coyne, 153 Williams St., New London 06320, Tel., (860) 442-9426; Family Svs. Supv., Andrew Castle, Tel., (860) 443-3959; Housing Mediator, Brian Cameron, Tel., (860) 443-8346, ext. 4024.

 

G.A. #11 at Danielson–(Towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Windham, Woodstock). Address: 120 School St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 779-8480; FAX, (860) 779-8488; Deputy Chief Clerk, Gina Mancini Pickett, Tel., (860) 779-8480; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Mark Stabile, Tel., (860) 779-8520; Public Defender, Ramon J. Canning, Tel., (860) 779-8560; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialist), Amy Brennan, Tel., (860) 779-8413; Adult Probation-Danielson (Chief Probation Officer II), Tina Merchant, 183 Main St., Danielson 06239, Tel., (860) 774-5735; Family Relations Supv., Joseph J. Nash, Tel., (860) 779-8420; Housing Mediator, Sean Deffely, Tel., (860) 779-8460.

 

G.A. #12 at Manchester–(Towns of East Hartford, Glastonbury, Manchester, Marlborough, South Windsor). Address: 410 Center St., Manchester 06040, Tel., (860) 647-1091; FAX, (860) 645-7540; Deputy Chief Clerk, Antonio D’Addeo, Tel., (860) 647-1091; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Adam Scott, Tel., (860) 649-4779; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Milton Walsh, Tel., (860) 649-6484; Bail Svs. (Lead IAR Specialist), Cyril D’Auria, Tel., (860) 645-3191, ext. 3049; Adult Probation, Timothy Kane, 587 East Middle Tpke., Manchester 06040, Tel., (860) 649-1650, ext. 324; Family Relations Supv., Andrew Spurrier, c/o G.A. No. 12, 410 Center St., Manchester 06040, Tel., (860) 643-2481.

 

G.A. #13 at Enfield–(Towns of East Granby, East Windsor, Enfield, Granby, Simsbury, Suffield, Windsor, Windsor Locks). Address: 111 Phoenix Ave., Enfield 06082, Tel., (860) 741-3727; FAX, (860) 741-3474; Deputy Chief Clerk, Maria L. Reed-Cook, Tel., (860) 741-3727, ext. 3604; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Christopher Parakilas, Tel., (860) 741-3743; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Sandra Davis, Tel., (860) 741-3741; Bail Svs. (IAR Specialists), Paul Maselek, Julia Roberts, Tel., (860) 741-2882; Adult Probation-Supv., Larry Reynolds, 309 Wawarme Ave., Hartford 06114, Tel., (860) 241-2300; Adult Probation-IAR, vacancy, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-3343; Adult Probation Offices, Karen Hurdle, 111 Phoenix Ave., Enfield 06082, Tel., (860) 253-9373; Family Svs. Supv., Emily Carney, Tel., (860) 741-3697.

 

G.A. #14 at Hartford–(Towns of Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, Hartford, West Hartford). Address: 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-1630; FAX, (860) 566-1983; Deputy Chief Clerk, Loreen M. Canter, Tel., (860) 566-1630, ext. 3520; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Roseanne Wagner, Tel., (860) 566-5996; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Susan M. Cococcia, Tel., (860) 566-5090; Bail Svs. (Supv. IAR Specialist), Bridget Botticello, Tel., (860) 566-3343, ext. 3221; Adult Probation-Supv., Dorian Santoemma, 309 Wawarme Ave., Hartford 06114, Tel., (860) 241-2300; Adult Probation-Court, Monica Dorkins, 101 Lafayette St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 566-3343; Family Relations Supv., Mary Ann Reid-Gill, Tel., (860) 566-6549.

 

G.A. #15 at New Britain–(Towns of Berlin, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield). Address: 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051, Tel., (860) 515-5080; FAX, (860) 515-5103; Deputy Chief Clerk, Ralph Dagostine, Tel., (860) 515-5080; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Mary Rose Palmese, Tel., (860) 515-5250, (860) 515-5270; Acting Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Kenneth Simon, Tel., (860) 515-5353; CSSD-Adult Probation-Supv., Joseph Bekanich, Tel., (860) 515-5040; CSSD-Bail Svs. (Supv. IAR Specialist), Charles R. Cyr, Tel., (860) 515-5069; Family Relations Supv., Susan Cellino, Tel., (860) 515-5115.

 

G.A. #16–(G.A. #16 was merged with G.A. #14).

 

G.A. #17 at Bristol–(Towns of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington). Address: 131 North Main St., Bristol 06010, Tel., (860) 582-8111; FAX, (860) 585-8799; Deputy Chief Clerk, Laura A. Leigh, Tel., (860) 582-8111; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Kevin J. Murphy, Tel., (860) 584-8564; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Elisa L. Villa, Tel., (860) 589-5976; Adult Probation-Supv. (Chief Probation Officer), Paula Nelson, 225 No. Main St., Bristol 06010, Tel., (860) 584-0073, ext. 310; IAR Specialist, Joan Newton, Tel., (860) 589-2649. ext. 321; Adult Svs.-IAR, Tel., (860) 584-0073; Adult Probation-IAR (Intake Assistant), Susan Rich, Tel., (860) 584-1476, ext. 324; Family Relations Supv., Susan Cellino, Tel., (860) 515-5115; Lead Family Relations Counselor, Geoffrey Newton, Tel., (860) 583-1835, ext. 325.

 

G.A. #18 at Bantam–(Towns of Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winchester (Winsted)). Address: 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-3942; FAX, (860) 567-3934; Clerk, Eric R. Groody, Tel., (860) 567-3942; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Devin T. Stilson, 80 Doyle Rd., Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-3944; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Carol R. Goldberg, 80 Doyle Rd., Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-3946; Bail Svs., Sira Vogini, Tel., (860) 567-9430; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Daniel S. Martineau, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-8102; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Stephanie Lauer, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 567-3949; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer), Richard Bongiolatti, 80 Doyle Rd., P.O. Box 667, Bantam 06750, Tel., (860) 482-0513; Family Svs. Supv., Roger Frigon, Commons, Rte. 202, P.O. Box 307, Litchfield 06759, Tel., (860) 567-3948; Housing Mediator, Elizabeth Casey, Tel., (203) 735-9625.

 

G.A. #19 at Rockville–(Towns of Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington). Address: 20 Park St., Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3200; FAX, (860) 870-3290; Deputy Chief Clerk, Janice Dagostino, Tel., (860) 870-3200; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Cynthia Baer, P.O. Box 270, Rockville 06066, Tel., (860) 870-3277; Public Defender, David Channing, Tel., (860) 870-3280; Bail Svs. (Lead IAR Specialist), Cyril D’Auria, Tel., (860) 870-3225; Adult Probation, Timothy Kane, 587 East Middle Tpke., Manchester 06040; Tel., (860) 649-1650, ext. 324; Adult Probation-IAR, 587 East Middle Tpke., Manchester 06040, Tel., (860) 870-2220; Family Svs., Maureen Gould, Tel., (860) 870-3230; Official Reporter, Marijean McKeon, Tel., (860) 870-3216.

 

G.A. #20 at Norwalk–(Towns of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton). Address: 17 Belden Ave., Norwalk 06850, Tel., (203) 849-3580; FAX, (203) 847-8710; Deputy Chief Clerk, Cynthia Dillon, Tel., (203) 849-3580, ext. 3581; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Suzanne Vieux, Tel., (203) 847-4527; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, M. Elizabeth Reid, Tel., (203) 840-8463; Bail Svs., Daniel Melendez, Tel., (203) 847-7256, ext. 4054; Adult Probation, Ed Conway, 717 West Ave., Norwalk 06851, Tel., (203) 849-3580, ext. 4035; IAR Specialist Supv., Vanessa Williams, Tel., (203) 849-3592; Court Probation Supv., Ed Conway, c/o G.A. No. 20, 17 Belden Ave., Norwalk 06850, Tel., (203) 847-5825; Lead Family Relations Counselor, Donald Tolles, Tel., (203) 847-5825, ext. 4036.

 

G.A. #21 at Norwich–(Towns of Bozrah, Colchester, Franklin, Griswold, Lebanon, Lisbon, Montville, Norwich, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Voluntown). Address: 1 Courthouse Sq., Norwich 06360, Tel., (860) 889-7338; FAX, (860) 885-0509; Deputy Chief Clerk, Cara Parkinson, Tel., (860) 889-7338, ext. 5805; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Thomas M. Griffin, Tel., (860) 889-5284; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Alix C. Walmsley, Tel., (860) 889-3838; Bail Svs., Lois Dupointe, Tel., (860) 887-4926; Adult Probation, Tamara Lanier, 100 Broadway, Norwich 06360, Tel., (860) 889-8351; Housing Mediator, Brian Cameron, Tel., (860) 889-7338.

 

G.A. #22 at Milford–(Towns of Milford, West Haven). Address: 14 West River St., 2nd Flr., Milford 06460, Tel., (203) 874-1116; FAX, (203) 874-5233; Deputy Chief Clerk G.A., vacancy, Tel., (203) 874-1116, ext. 237; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Kevin S. Russo, Tel., (203) 874-3017; Public Defender Supv., David F. Egan, Tel., (203) 874-8857; Bail Svs., vacancy, Tel., (203) 876-1028; Adult Probation (Chief Probation Officer II), Lisa Gerald, 1 Darina Pl., Milford 06460, Tel., (203) 877-1253; Chief Probation Officer-IAR, Tasha Brown, 1 Darina Pl., Milford 06460, Tel., (203) 735-6781, (203) 877-1253, ext. 310; Family Relations Supv., Desiree Pidlipchak, Tel., (203) 877-0001; Official Court Reporter, Christine Santulli, Tel., (203) 874-8523.

 

G.A. #23 at New Haven–(Towns of Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, Woodbridge). Address: 121 Elm St., New Haven 06510, Tel., (203) 789-7461; FAX, (203) 789-7492; Deputy Chief Clerk, Kathy Naumann, Tel., (203) 789-7461; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., David Strollo, Tel., (203) 789-7455; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Bevin Salmon, Tel., (203) 789-7458; Supv. Bail Comr., Janet A. Carnevale, Tel., (203) 789-7482; Adult Probation-Supv., Brian Coco, 867 State St., New Haven 06511, Tel., (203) 789-7876; IAR-Supv., Steven Bettencourt, Tel., (203) 503-6888; Family Svs. Supv., Phyllis Cummings-Texeira, Tel., (203) 503-6820.

 

HOUSING SESSIONS

 

HOUSING SESSION AT BRIDGEPORT: 1061 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, Tel., (203) 579-6936; Deputy Chief Clerk, N. George Papallo, Tel., (203) 579-6936; FAX, (203) 579-7291; Housing Mediators, John Savino, Tel., (203) 579-7234; Magalie Semexant-Coffy, Tel., (203) 579-7235; Sr. Asst. State’s Atty., vacancy, Tel., (203) 579-7237.

 

HOUSING SESSION AT HARTFORD: 80 Washington St., Hartford 06106, Tel., (860) 756-7920; FAX, (860) 756-7925; Deputy Chief Clerk, Jeffrey Hammer, Tel., (860) 756-7920; Housing Mediators, Leanne Kennedy, Tel., (860) 756-7917; Michele Sensale, Tel., (860) 756-7915; Asst. State’s Atty., Robyn Johnson, Tel., (860) 756-7810.

 

HOUSING SESSION AT NEW BRITAIN: 20 Franklin Sq., Rm. 211, New Britain 06051, Tel., (860) 515-5130; FAX, (860) 515-5138; Deputy Chief Clerk, Michael J. Flynn, Tel., (860) 515-5130; Housing Mediators, Sean Deffely, Leanne Kennedy, Michele Sensale, Tel., (860) 515-5132; Asst. State’s Atty., Robyn Johnson, Tel., (860) 515-5260.

 

HOUSING SESSION AT NEW HAVEN: 121 Elm St., New Haven 06510, Tel., (203) 789-7937; FAX, (203) 773-6795; Chief Clerk, Suzanne Colasanto, Tel., (203) 789-7937; Mgr., Dispute Resolution, Cynthia Teixeira, Tel., (203) 773-6844; Housing Mediators, two vacancies, Tel., (203) 773-6843, Tel., (203) 773-6842; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Judith R. Dicine, Tel., (203) 773-6755; Asst. State’s Atty., Patrice Palombo, Tel., (203) 773-6755.

 

HOUSING SESSION AT NORWALK: 17 Belden Ave., Norwalk 06850, Tel., (203) 846-4332; FAX, (203) 750-0881; Deputy Chief Clerk, Edmond O’Garro, Tel., (203) 846-4332; Housing Mediators, John Savino, Magalie Semexant-Coffy, Tel., (203) 846-4332; Sr. Asst. State’s Atty., vacancy, Tel., (203) 846-4332.

 

 

HOUSING SESSION AT WATERBURY: 300 Grand St., Waterbury 06702, Tel., (203) 591-3310; FAX, (203) 596-4080; Deputy Chief Clerk, Dana M. Guiliano, Tel., (203) 591-3310; Housing Mediators, two vacancies, Tel., (203) 591-3310; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Judith R. Dicine, Tel., (203) 773-6755; Asst. State’s Atty., Patrice Palombo, Tel., (203) 773-6755.

 

 

 

JUVENILE MATTERS

JUVENILE MATTERS AT BRIDGEPORT: 60 Housatonic Ave., Bridgeport 06604; FAX, (203) 382-8430; Deputy Chief Clerk II, Robert Lessler, Tel., (203) 579-6544; Deputy Chief Clerk I, Mary Ann Paterno, Tel., (203) 579-6544; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Maura R. Brennan, Tel., (203) 579-6588; Juv. Probation Supvs. I, Michael Federici, Oliver Macklin, Tel., (203) 579-6588; Juvenile Prosecutor, Richard Pacini, Tel., (203) 579-6802; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, John N. DiStassio, Tel., (203) 579-6599.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT DANBURY: 71 Main St., Danbury 06810; FAX, (203) 731-2813; Deputy Chief Clerk, Antoinette Beal, Tel., (203) 797-4407; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Kevin Pape, Tel., (203) 797-4407; Juvenile Prosecutor, Magdalena Valentine-Campos, Tel., (203) 743-1440; Public Defender, Miles Gerety, Tel., (203) 207-8650.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT HARTFORD: 920 Broad St., Hartford 06106; FAX, (860) 566-1658; Deputy Chief Clerk, Starr Carroll, Tel., (860) 244-7900; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Geoffrey Scales, Tel., (860) 244-7910; Juv. Probation Supvs. I, Awilda Nunez, James O’Neill, Tel., (860) 244-7910; Supv. Juvenile Prosecutor, Bruce Tonkonow, Tel., (860) 244-7950; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Michael Walker, Tel., (860) 244-7940.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT MIDDLETOWN: 230 Main St. Ext., Middletown 06457; FAX, (860) 344-2089; Deputy Chief Clerk, Kirsten Nichols, Tel., (860) 344-2986, ext. 7182; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Michaelangelo Palmieri, Tel., (860) 344-2986, ext. 7185; Juvenile Prosecutor, Paul Schneider, Tel., (860) 344-2986, ext. 7186; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Maria Madsen Holzberg, Tel., (860) 344-2986, ext. 7187.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT NEW BRITAIN: 20 Franklin Sq., New Britain 06051; FAX, (860) 515-5176; Deputy Chief Clerk, Geoffrey Stowell, Tel., (860) 515-5165; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Debra Mayano, Tel., (860) 515-5093; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Charlene Shepard, Tel., (860) 515-5089; Juvenile Prosecutor, Joan Saglio, Tel., (860) 515-5292; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Cynthia Clancy, Tel., (860) 515-5222.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT NEW HAVEN: 239 Whalley Ave., New Haven 06511; FAX, (203) 786-0327; Deputy Chief Clerk, Brandon Pelegano, Tel., (203) 786-0339; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Denise Kupstis, Tel., (203) 786-0318; Juv. Probation Supvs. I, Howard Creacy, Sr., Tel., (203) 786-0323; Kate Gunning, Tel., (203) 786-0383; Regina Witherspoon, Tel., (203) 786-0322; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty., Cathy Edwards, Tel., (203) 786-0335; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Renee Cimino, Tel., (203) 786-0330.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT ROCKVILLE: 25 School St., Rockville 06066; FAX, (860) 871-1802; Deputy Chief Clerk, Jonathan Garow, Tel., (860) 872-7143; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Maureen Flanagan, Tel., (860) 872-2570; Juvenile Prosecutor, vacancy, Tel., (860) 872-7143; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Melanie Frank, Tel., (860) 872-7143.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT STAMFORD: 123 Hoyt St., 5th Flr., Stamford 06905; FAX, (203) 965-5785; Deputy Chief Clerk, Julie Vanam, Tel., (203) 965-5708; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Sheron Green, Tel., (203) 965-5705; Juvenile Prosecutor, Carol Dreznick, Tel., (203) 965-5326; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, John N. DiStassio, Tel., (203) 965-5715.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT TORRINGTON: 410 Winsted Rd., Torrington 06790; FAX, (860) 489-8153; Deputy Chief Clerk, Nicholene Marciano, Tel., (860) 489-0201; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Keith J. Blanchard, Tel., (860) 489-0202; Juvenile Prosecutor, Magdalena Valentine-Campos, Tel., (860) 626-1209; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Sharon M. Elias, Tel., (860) 489-7096, (203) 596-4179.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT WATERBURY: 7 Kendrick Ave., Waterbury 06702; FAX, (203) 596-4431; Deputy Chief Clerk, Beth Duffy Burns, Tel., (203) 596-4202; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Maurice Mosley, Tel., (203) 591-2332, ext. 2323; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Jerry Gibson, Tel., (203) 591-2332, ext. 3023; Supv. Asst. State’s Atty, Judith Dos Santos, Tel., (203) 596-4186; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Sharon M. Elias, Tel., (203) 596-4179.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT WATERFORD: 978 Hartford Tpke., Waterford 06385; FAX, (860) 440-5885; Deputy Chief Clerk, Lisa Pisani, Tel., (860) 440-5880; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Mark Irons, Tel., (860) 440-5890; Juv. Probation Supv. I, Amy Minoudis, Tel., (860) 440-5890; Juvenile Prosecutors, Lonnie Braxton II, M. Frances Reese, Tel., (860) 440-5860; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, James Auwood, Tel., (860) 440-5870.

 

JUVENILE MATTERS AT WILLIMANTIC: 81 Columbia Ave., Willimantic 06226; FAX, (860) 456-5702; Deputy Chief Clerk, Carmen Eldridge, Tel., (860) 456-5700; Juv. Probation Supv. II, Geoffrey Gagnon, Tel., (860) 456-5720; Juvenile Prosecutor, M. Frances Reese, Tel., (860) 456-5723; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, James Auwood, Tel., (860) 456-5730.

 

 

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS

 

Juvenile Detention Center at Bridgeport: 60 Housatonic Ave., Bridgeport 06604; FAX, (203) 579-6055; Supt., Kathy A. Vernon, Tel., (203) 579-3671; Control, Tel., (203) 579-6548.

 

 

Juvenile Detention Center at Hartford: 920 Broad St., Hartford 06106; FAX, (860) 566-2642; Supt., Jennifer Alicea, Tel., (860) 244-7965; Control, Tel., (860) 244-7961.

 

 

Juvenile Detention Center at New Haven: 239 Whalley Ave., New Haven 06511; FAX, (203) 786-0366; Supt., John Fitzgerald, Tel., (203) 786-0341; Control, Tel., (203) 786-0344.

 

 

 

COMMISSION ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITY

IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

 

Public Act 2000-154. Compensation of members, none. Address: c/o External Affairs, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford 06106. Tel., (860) 757-2270; FAX, (860) 757-2215.

Chm., Hon. Lubbie Harper, Jr., Designee of the Chief Court Administrator; Jesenia Delgado, Designee of the Comr. of Public Safety; Werner Oyanadel, Acting Exec. Dir., Designee of the Chm., Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Comm.; Glenn A. Cassis, Exec. Dir., Designee of the Chm., African-American Affairs Comm.; Ann-Marie DeGraffenreidt, Designee of the Comr. of Children and Families; Andrew Moseley, Designee of the Chm., Board of Pardons and Paroles; Patrick Hynes, Ph.D., Designee of the Comr. of Correction; Jeanne Milstein, Child Advocate; Judith Rossi, Designee of the Chief State’s Attorney; Hakima Bey-Coon, Designee of the Victim Advocate; Ernest Green, Designee of the Chief Public Defender; Paul Fitzgerald, Chief of Police, Connecticut Police Chiefs Association.

 

Appointed by the Governor, vacancy; Appointed by the Pres. Pro Tempore of the Senate, Merva Jackson; Appointed by the Senate Majority Leader, Rev. John Henry Scott III; Appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, vacancy; Appointed by the Speaker of the House, Maureen Price-Boreland; Appointed by the House Majority Leader, Atty. Donald Green; Appointed by the House Minority Leader, Tracey G. Gove.

 

 

DIVISION OF PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES

(Sec. 51-289, 51-290, Gen. Stat.)

 

30 Trinity St., 4th Flr., Hartford 06106

 

Website: www.ocpd.state.ct.up

 

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES COMMISSION

 

Comm. members, Chm., Thomas J. Rechen, Sept. 30, 2013; Hon. Julia DiCocco Dewey, Sept. 30, 2012; Atty. Carl D. Eisenmann, Sept. 30, 2013; Msgr. William A. Genuario, Sept. 30, 2012; Aimee Golbert, LCSW, October 1, 2013; Atty. Ramona Mercado-Espinoza, Sept. 30, 2013; Hon. John W. Pickard, Sept. 30, 2012.

 

 

 

Chief Public Defender, Susan O. Storey, Tel., (860) 509-6400; FAX, (860) 509-6499; Deputy Chief Public Defender, Brian S. Carlow, Tel., (860) 509-6400; Chief of Capital Defense and Trial Svs., Patrick J. Culligan, Tel., (860) 509-6418; Chief of Habeas Corpus Svs., Temmy Ann Pieszak, 2275 Silas Deane Hwy., 2nd Flr., Rocky Hill 06067, Tel., (860) 258-4940; Chief of Legal Svs., Martin Zeldis, 2911 Dixwell Ave., 4th Flr., Hamden 06518, Tel., (203) 867-6150; Chief of Psychiatric Defense Svs., Monte Radler, Connecticut Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 351, Middletown 06457, Tel., (860) 262-5910; Supv. Asst. Public Defender, Juvenile Post Conviction and Re-entry Unit, James Connolly, Tel., (860) 509-6465; Dir. of Delinquency Defense, Christine P. Rapillo, Tel., (860) 509-6400; Dir. Connecticut Innocence Project, Karen Goodrow, c/o McCarter & English, City Place 1, 36th Flr., 185 Asylum St., Hartford 06103, Tel., (860) 275-6140.

 

 

 

PUBLIC DEFENDERS

 

Judicial District of Ansonia-Milford and G.A. #22 at Milford: David F. Egan.

 

Judicial District of Danbury, G.A. #3 at Danbury and Juvenile Matters at Danbury: Miles Gerety.

 

Judicial District of Fairfield: Joseph G. Bruckmann.

 

Judicial District of Hartford: R. Bruce Lorenzen.

 

Judicial District of Litchfield: Christopher Cosgrove.

 

Judicial District of Middlesex and G.A. #9 at Middletown: James McKay.

 

Judicial District of New Britain: Kenneth Simon.

 

Judicial District of New Haven: Thomas J. Ullmann.

 

Judicial District of New London: Bruce A. Sturman.

 

Judicial District of Stamford-Norwalk: Barry Butler.

 

Judicial District of Tolland and G.A. #19 at Rockville: David Channing.

 

Judicial District of Waterbury: Alan D. McWhirter.

 

Judicial District of Windham and G.A. #11 at Danielson: Ramon J. Canning.

 

 

SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS

 

G.A. #1 at Stamford: Barry Butler.

 

G.A. #2 at Bridgeport: Mary Haselkamp.

 

G.A. #4 at Waterbury: Theresa M. Dalton.

 

G.A. #5 at Derby: Paul Eschuk.

 

G.A. #7 at Meriden: Richard V. Ackerson.

 

G.A. #10 at New London: Thomas J. Haley.

 

G.A. #12 at Manchester: Milton Walsh.

 

G.A. #13 at Enfield: Sandra Davis.

 

G.A. #14 at Hartford: Susan M. Cococcia.

 

G.A. #15 at New Britain: Kenneth Simon.

 

G.A. #17 at Bristol: Elisa L. Villa.

 

G.A. #18 at Bantam: Carol R. Goldberg.

 

G.A. #20 at Norwalk: M. Elizabeth Reid.

 

G.A. #21 at Norwich: Alix C. Walmsley.

 

G.A. #23 at New Haven: Bevin Salmon.

 

Juvenile Matters at Bridgeport: John N. DiStassio.

 

Juvenile Matters at Hartford: Michael Walker.

 

Juvenile Matters at Middletown: Maria Madsen Holzberg.

 

Juvenile Matters at New Britain: Cynthia Clancy.

 

Juvenile Matters at New Haven: Renee Cimino.

 

Juvenile Matters at Rockville: Melanie Frank.

 

Juvenile Matters at Stamford: John D. DiStassio.

 

Juvenile Matters at Torrington: Sharon M. Elias.

 

Juvenile Matters at Waterbury: Sharon M. Elias.

 

Juvenile Matters at Waterford: James Auwood.

 

Juvenile Matters at Willimantic: James Auwood.

 

PRACTICE OF LAW

ADMISSION TO THE BAR. The admission of attorneys to practice before the Courts of this state is regulated by rules adopted by the Judges of the Superior Court. These rules, together with the regulations made by the committees set forth below, and information for candidates appear on the Judicial Branch website, www.jud.ct.gov/cbec, and also appear in an information booklet, which may be obtained from the Connecticut Bar Examining Committee. Prospective applicants are advised to access the website or to contact the committee during the summer between the second and third year of law school for information on admission rules then in effect.

 

 

CONNECTICUT BAR EXAMINING COMMITTEE

 

 

Address: 100 Washington St., 1st Flr., Hartford 06106. Tel., (860) 706-5135; FAX, (860) 706-5069. Website: www.jud.ct.gov/cbec/. E-mail: BarExam@jud.ct.gov. Deputy Dir., Atty. Svs., Howard E. Emond, Jr., Tel., (860) 706-5135; Admin. Dir., Kathleen B. Wood, Tel., (860) 706-5138; Asst. Admin. Dir., Jessica F. Kallipolites, Tel., (860) 706-5168.

Chm., Anne C. Dranginis; Vice Chm., Michael J. Whelton; Secy., Irving H. Perlmutter; Treas., Denise Martino Phelan.

 

Richard F. Banbury, Hartford; Susan Boyan, Vernon; Deborah L. Bradley, Rocky Hill; Kevin C. Connors, Willimantic; Jorene Couture, New London; Earl F. Dewey II, Hartford; Eric M. Gross, Bridgeport; Karen L. Karpie, Bridgeport; Hon. John J. Langenbach, Hartford; Adam Mantzaris, Wallingford; Hon. C. Ian McLachlan, Hartford; Gail McTaggart, Waterbury; Hon. Aaron Ment, Hartford; David A. Moraghan, Torrington; Sharon A. Peters, Portland; Hon. Barbara M. Quinn, Hartford; Thomas R. Rowe, Jr., Bridgeport; Alix Simonetti, New Haven; Frederic S. Ury, Fairfield; Matthew Wax-Krell, Hartford.

 

 

The Bar Examining Committee prepares and administers a comprehensive bar examination administered in February and July and investigates the character and fitness of applicants for admission to the bar.

 

Standing Committees on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar

 

Fairfield County.–Carolyn R. Linsey, Trumbull, Chm.; Edward F. Czepiga II, Bridgeport; Auden Grogins, Fairfield; Robert W. Lotty, Fairfield; Douglas P. Mahoney, Bridgeport; Cindy L. Robinson, Bridgeport.

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IN RE: Julian H.

IN RE: Julian H.

H12CP10013448A

— December 28, 2010

 

 

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

This matter concerns the interests of Julian H., a child who was born on September 14, 2010, and who has been in the temporary custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) since shortly after his birth.   The child’s parents are Natasha C. and Juan H. The mother and father are not married to each other.

On September 16, 2010, DCF assumed temporary custody of Julian pursuant to the “96-hour hold” provisions of C.G.S. § 17a-101g.   On September 20, 2010, DCF filed an ex parte motion for an order of temporary custody, and neglect petitions.   The court (Wollenberg, JTR) found after ex parte review that Julian was “in immediate physical danger” from his surroundings and ordered that the child’s temporary care and custody be vested with DCF. All of the allegations in this case are based on the theory of “predictive neglect.”   In 2006, two children who resided with the respondents sustained serious injuries that were found not to be accidental in nature.   The mother and father were subsequently arrested and convicted on the charge of Risk of Injury to a Minor.

Based on the history of the prior physical abuse case, DCF alleges in the present matter that Julian would be subjected to immediate physical danger if permitted to live in the parental home which the respondents presently share.   The current petitions filed by DCF allege the following grounds of neglect under C.G.S. § 46b-120(8)(B) and C.G.S. § 46b-120(8)(C) with respect to each respondent:  (1) that the child is being denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally;  and (2) that the child is being permitted to live under conditions, circumstances or associations injurious to his well being.

At a preliminary hearing on September 24, 2010, the court (Keller, J.) sustained the order of temporary custody, without prejudice, pending the outcome of a consolidated neglect trial and contested order of temporary custody hearing.

A consolidated neglect trial and contested OTC hearing was held before the undersigned on diverse dates between September 30, 2010 and December 13, 2010.   All parties appeared at the trial/OTC hearing and were represented by counsel.   The court has carefully considered all of the evidence and testimony that was offered during this proceeding and finds that the facts set forth below were proven at the trial/OTC hearing.

FACTUAL FTNDINGS

On August 2, 2006, one of Natasha C.’s sons, Gregorio C., was diagnosed with serious injuries that included a fractured skull, fractured left tibia, cut tongue and many bruises and scrapes.  (State’s Exhibit W.) The examining physician at the hospital suspected that the child had been physically abused.   Gregorio C. (d.o.b. August 24, 2004) was almost two years old.   At that time, in addition to Gregorio, Natasha C. had two other sons, Xavier C., (d.o.b. June 25, 2003) and Alexis H. (d.o.b. December 30, 2005).   Natasha C. and the three children resided then with Juan H., who was the biological father of Alexis H. DCF assumed temporary custody of Gregorio, Xavier and Alexis on August 2, 2006.  (State’s Exhibit W.) A DCF narrative indicates that on August 3, 2006, Xavier “spontaneously disclosed” that [Juan H.] had thrown Gregorio against a wall and had “hit Mommy.”  (State’s Exhibit H, p. 6.) On August 8, 2006, it was determined that Alexis had suffered a fractured left tibia prior to the removal, and while in the care of his mother and stepfather (State’s Exhibit X, State’s Exhibit, p. 13.)   Gregorio, Xavier and Alexis were subsequently committed to DCF as neglected children.

Natasha C. arrived at the hospital on August 2, 2006 approximately five hours after Gregorio was taken there.  (State’s Exhibit W.) In a sworn written statement that Natasha C. gave to Detective P.J. Clark of the Hartford Police Department on August 3, 2006, the respondent initially claimed that Gregorio had injured himself on July 31, 2006 when he fell down eight steps in the apartment building where the parties lived and landed on a stroller that had been placed at the bottom of the stairs.  (State’s Exhibit I.) Subsequently, on September 7, 2006, Natasha C. gave a second sworn statement about Gregorio’s injuries to Detective Clark.  (State’s Exhibit U.) In that statement, the respondent referred to the child as “Gregory” and averred:  “I am giving this statement to Detective Clark because I want him to know the truth.   I lied to him the first time because I was scared and I thought that if I told the entire truth that my ex-boyfriend, Juan [H.] would hurt me again.   Juan [H.] has been very violent towards me on a couple of occasions and he has left bruises on my body.”  (State’s Exhibit U, p. 1.) The respondent also stated:  “As far as the injuries to Gregory, I noticed that each time I left to go to work or to my families (sic) I would return home later and Gregory would have a new injury to him.   When I had asked Juan [H.] about the injuries he never gave me a clear answer.   I do recall that the day that Gregory may have hurt his leg I went over to my brother’s house to borrow some money and left Juan [H.] home with Alexis, Gregory, Xavier and three young boys from the neighborhood.   The three young boys were playing video games with Juan [H]. When I returned a short time later the three boys were still there and Juan [H.] then asked me if Gregory got hurt when Juan [H.] was downstairs messing with the car earlier.”  (State’s Exhibit U, p. 1.)

On December 19, 2007, Juan H. was convicted on the felony charge of Risk of Injury to a Minor in connection with the physical abuse of his stepson Gregorio C. A sentence of 10 years, suspended after three years to serve, and three year’s probation was imposed.  (State’s Exhibit B.)

Evidence introduced during this trial indicated that a total of six family violence protective orders and restraining orders have been issued against Juan H. during the past four years.  (State’s Exhibit BB.) These domestic violence orders list two women other than Natasha C. as protected parties (State’s Exhibit BB.) There was also evidence during trial that on February 14, 2006, approximately six months prior to the date when Gregorio was injured, Natasha C. claimed to police that Juan H. allegedly kicked in the door of an apartment where Natasha C. was staying with her sister and engaged in disruptive and threatening behavior.  (State’s Exhibit V.) Natasha C. was convicted on February 28, 2008 on the charge of Risk of Injury to a Minor.  (State’s Exhibit C.) This conviction resulted from her initial false statement to the police investigator about Gregorio’s injuries, and her failure to protect the child and obtain timely medical treatment for his injuries.   After a brief period of incarceration and residence at an alternative incarceration center in Waterbury where she received substance abuse and other treatment, Natasha C. was sentenced in 2008 to a suspended sentence and three years’ probation.  (State’s Exhibits C and E.)

In May of 2008, Natasha C. began individual counseling with Milagros Montalvo-Stewart, L.C.S.W., a therapist at the V.O.I.C.E.S program in Wethersfield.   (State’s Exhibit E.) Ms. Montalvo-Stewart wrote in a letter to DCF, and testified credibly during this proceeding, that the respondent mother related some very explicit accounts of serious acts of domestic violence that Juan H. committed against her, sometimes in the presence of the children.  (See State’s Exhibit E.) Natasha C. also told the therapist about incidents directly involving the children:  “While she was at work one day she received a call from him to come home.   She did so and found that one of the kids had a bump on their head.   When she asked Juan what happened, he made her feel like she was exaggerating and went on to beat her for asking what happened to the child.   A couple months later she received another phone call at work from Juan, Juan was again ordering her to come home right away.   She describes walking into her house and hearing Gregorio screaming.   She states that she attempted to walk by Juan and go straight to where Gregorio was.   Juan grabbed her and would not allow her to tend to her child.  “He proceeded to rip [the] phone out of the wall and beat her.   He did not allow her to go near her child for three days and it was on the third day that she was able to sneak out of the house, go to the mother’s home and call for help.”  (State’s Exhibit E, p. 2.)

Ms. Montalvo-Stewart testified credibly during this proceeding that the respondent mother’s domestic violence counseling at V.O.I.C.E.S. began in May 2008 and ended on January 29, 2009.   Ms. Montalvo-Stewart testified credibly that Natasha C. made progress in treatment and had greater understanding about the dynamics of domestic violence.   Ms. Montalvo-Stewart also observed that when she worked with Natasha C., the mother was cooperative during the therapy sessions, and was adamant about not wanting domestic violence in her life.   Per the therapist, the respondent appeared to be fearful and anxious when she spoke about the incidents of domestic violence perpetrated by Juan H.

Unfortunately, Natasha C. missed 10-12 therapy appointments, and V.O.I.C.E.S. ultimately terminated the mother from the program for that reason.   When Natasha C. stopped attending the program, the therapist believed that the mother still needed to do additional work on the issue of domestic violence.   Ms. Montalvo-Stewart testified that she found the mother’s accounts about Juan’s abusive and controlling behavior to be credible.   The therapist also specifically testified that although Natasha C. had been abused by her father as a child, she clearly delineated during the therapy sessions which abuse had been perpetrated by her father, and which abuse had been perpetrated by Juan H. The court accepts Ms. Montalvo-Stewart’s entire testimony, and her letter dated May 29, 2008 (State’s Exhibit E) as probative and credible evidence.   Based on the clear and credible testimony of Ms. Montalvo-Stewart, the court rejects the respondent mother’s claim at trial that Ms. Montalvo-Stewart somehow misunderstood or misinterpreted what Natasha C. had said to her during the 2008 therapy sessions.

On April 13, 2009, Natasha C.’s parental rights to Gregorio C., Xavier C., Alexis H. and Christopher H. (a child born to the respondents on April 12, 2007) were terminated by the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters.   Juan’s H.’s parental rights with respect to Alexis H. and Christopher H. were also terminated then.

Near the end of 2009, Natasha C and Juan H. resumed their relationship.   They began residing together at an apartment in Hartford in February 2010.  (State’s Exhibit H., p. 8.)

Julian H. was born on September 14, 2010.   After the child’s birth, a social worker at Hartford Hospital contacted DCF (State’s Exhibit H, p. 3.) The social worker from the hospital informed the agency that there was no suspicion of substance abuse by the mother and that Natasha C. had been compliant with prenatal care.  (State’s Exhibit H, p. 13.)   Julian weighed eight pounds at birth and there were no reported health issues.   There were no concerns about Natasha C.’s interaction with the baby.  (Testimony of DCF Investigative Social Worker Tamara Sanchez.)   The hospital social worker’s call to DCF was apparently prompted by the mother’s statements that her parental rights to four children had been terminated, and that those cases were related to domestic violence.  (State’s Exhibit H, p. 13.)

DCF Investigative Social Worker Tamara Sanchez interviewed Natasha C. on September 15, 2010.   Ms Sanchez testified during this proceeding.   Details of her interview were also recounted in a sworn affidavit dated September 20, 2010 that was introduced into evidence at the trial (State’s Exhibit H).  During the interview, the respondent mother admitted to the investigative social worker that Juan H. had engaged in prior domestic violence towards her, but claimed that “the worst that Juan H. had done to her was to shove her around.”   (State’s Exhibit H., p. 11.)   Natasha C. said that father had “smacked her” a couple of times, but she denied that the police were ever involved, or that the children were ever present when the father was abusive towards her (State’s Exhibit H, p. 11.)   The investigative social worker inquired about the injuries Gregorio C. had sustained in 2006.   The worker’s sworn affidavit notes:  “Mother reported that she knows what happened from the police report.   ISW asked mother to specify what happened.   Mother stated that Gregorio C. was being fussy one day, and father took him out of the chair and placed him down hard, and this is how the child hurt his leg.   Mother stated that she believes in her heart that it was an accident.”  (State’s Exhibit H., p. 11-12.)   Natasha C. also claimed to the investigative social worker on September 17, 2010 that she had been told by an attorney to lie about the previous domestic violence in order to enhance her chances of getting custody of her children.   (State’s Exhibit H., p. 21.)

Ms. Sanchez also interviewed Juan H. on September 15, 2010.   During the interview, the respondent father denied to the worker that he had engaged in domestic violence towards Natasha C., and he also denied a history of substance abuse.  (State’s Exhibit H, p. 13-14.)   Juan H. was also questioned on September 15th about his arrest on the risk of injury charge in 2006.   The investigative social worker’s sworn affidavit notes in pertinent part:  “Father stated that he was not stable at that the time.   Father stated the child was taken to the hospital and there were allegations that he caused injuries to the child.   Father stated that mother was arrested due to manipulation, but there was no evidence.”  (State’s Exhibit H, p. 13.)   The court found Ms. Sanchez’ testimony and sworn affidavit to be credible evidence.

Based on the respondents’ prior history with DCF, the father’s history of domestic violence toward the mother and other domestic partners, the serious injuries that had been suffered in 2006 by Gregorio and Alexis, and the petitioner’s belief that the mother was minimizing Juan H.’s abusive behavior and could not keep the infant safe, DCF invoked a “96-hour hold” prior to Julian’s release from the hospital.   The petitioner subsequently filed the OTC applications and neglect petitions that are currently before this court.   Since DCF assumed the child’s temporary custody, both parents have visited Julian regularly, and have interacted with the child appropriately during those contacts.

While he was incarcerated, Juan H. earned his GED degree, and took many courses that were offered to him through the Department of Correction.   (Father’s Exhibits 1-17.)   He successfully completed an 11-session domestic violence group program, a “Beat the Street” Tier I substance abuse program, an anger management program, an “Embracing Fatherhood Program,” a “Bridges to Freedom Program” and several religious studies programs.  (Father’s Exhibits 1-17.)   Juan H. obtained employment approximately one year ago at a commercial maintenance program.  (Father’s Exhibit 12.)   He works as a service technician approximately 50-65 hours per week and earns $12 an hour.  (Testimony of Tamara Sanchez.)   A letter from the respondent’s employer describes him as an eager and responsible employee.  (Father’s Exhibit 12.)

Both respondents are currently on probation, and their respective probation officers testified at this proceeding.   Both Natasha C. and Juan H. are currently in compliance with the terms of their probation.   However, according to the credible trial testimony of Probation Officer Roberta Phillips, Juan H. tested positive for marijuana when urine screens were administered to him on July 27, 2010 and September 21, 2010.   His subsequent tests in October and November were negative for illegal drugs or controlled substances.

At the direction of his probation officer, Juan H. enrolled in November 2010 in a group domestic violence program at the Wheeler Clinic in Hartford which is known as the Explore Program.   He also underwent substance evaluation there.   Juan H. began attending the Catholic Charities/Village for Children & Families Fatherhood Initiative Program on September 25, 2010.  (Father’s Exhibits 16-17.)   Earl W. Gardner of the Village for Children & Families and Carlos Soler of Catholic Charities are instructors at the Fatherhood Initiative Program.   They both testified on behalf of the respondent, and spoke positively about his participation in the program.   Both men believe that Juan H. is presently demonstrating the interest and insight that would enable him to function positively as a father.   Mr. Soler observed that Juan H. seems willing to change, accept constructive criticism and reaches out to experts who could assist him.   The court found the testimony of both Mr. Gardner and Mr. Soler to be sincere and credible.

During the latter stages of this trial, Juan H. indicated his willingness to enroll in and complete an intensive, 24-week domestic violence program for “batterers” that is known as the Non-Violence Alliance (NOVA) program.

Natasha C. previously worked at a fast food restaurant and a retail store and is currently employed at a telemarketing firm.   She has been enrolled in the Sawyer School in its medical assistant program, where she was described as a top student.  (Respondent Mother’s Exhibit’s 1-3.)   Although the mother did not complete the V.O.I.C.E.S. program, there was evidence at trial that on October 20, 2010, Natasha C. resumed therapy with Ms. Montalvo-Stewart for domestic violence counseling.

A central issue in this case following the removal of Julian in September 2010 has been the unwillingness of both respondents to give full authorizations to DCF that would permit the agency to share information about Juan H. and Natasha C. with all service providers, and to request and receive information about the respondents’ treatment from their service providers.   DCF Social Worker Anita Patel testified that she was assigned this case in October 2010.   Ms Patel testified credibly that the authorization she received from the respondent mother to contact V.O.I.C.E.S. is limited in scope to requests by DCF about the mother’s attendance, and the frequency of therapy appointments.   As a result, DCF cannot presently gauge whether or not the respondent understands and acknowledges the magnitude of the domestic abuse and physical abuse issues in her relationship with Juan H., and whether or not she is making substantive progress in those areas.   DCF believes that such information is crucial, because the mother minimized the level of domestic violence last September, and articulated her belief then that Juan H. had accidentally injured Gregorio.   Similarly, Ms. Patel testified that Juan H. has refused to sign a release of information form that would allow the agency to sufficiently confer with and receive feedback from the Explore Program in which he enrolled this past November.   In response to a question from the child’s attorney, Ms. Patel opined at trial that it is essential for both parents to acknowledge not only the domestic violence in their relationship, but also the injuries that were previously sustained by Gregorio and Alexis, and how those injuries were caused.   The court credits that opinion.

Jennifer Heil, a domestic violence consultant retained by DCF, also testified at trial.   Her consultation note was entered into evidence (State’s Exhibit X).  Ms. Heil did not speak with either respondent, and her report was based only on a review of DCF and V.O.I.C.E.S. records, plus a discussion with the investigative social worker.   Her report notes in part:  “Based on the information available, this consultant has significant concerns for the safety of Mother and the child if father was to have unsupervised access to the child ․ Father’s behaviors fit into the profile of an extremely high risk family violence perpetrator who perceives his family as possessions.”  (State’s Exhibit X, p. 13.)   Ms. Heil recommended that DCF support Natasha C.’s return to Ms. Montalvo-Stewart “to support mother in having a safe place to process the trauma and abuse.”  (State’s Exhibit X, p. 13.)   The consultant also recommended that Juan H. undergo a batterer’s assessment and participate in the intensive NOVA domestic violence program.  (State’s Exhibit X, p. 13.)   The court credits Ms. Heil’s opinions and recommendations.

Based on all of the evidence presented, the court finds that Juan H. physically abused Gregorio C. and Alexis H. in August 2006.   The court finds that Natasha C. failed to protect Gregorio and Alexis from Juan H. then, and that she endangered all of her children at that time by exposing them to Juan H., whom she knew to be abusive and violent, and by initially giving a false statement to police about Gregorio’s injuries.   The court finds that Juan H. has engaged in serious acts of domestic violence towards Natasha C. and also has had a total of six protective orders/restraining orders issued against him by the courts for incidents involving two other women.   The court credits Ms. Heil’s opinion and finds that Juan H.’s past behavior fits the pattern of a high-risk domestic violence perpetrator.

The court finds that Natasha C. is not an accurate reporter, and that she has misstated the truth on several occasions to the police and DCF. Although the mother attempted in September 2010 to minimize the level of father’s domestic violence, and to assert her belief that father accidentally injured Gregorio and Alexis, the court finds those statements to be devoid of credibility.   The mother’s second statement in 2006 to Det. Clark (State’s Exhibit U), which tended to inculpate the father in the abuse of the children and in acts of domestic violence, also included a specific admission by Natasha C. that she had previously given a false statement to the police.   As such, that statement was an admission against penal interest.   The court accords it great credibility for that reason.   Ms. Montalvo-Stewart testified credibly that she had no reason to doubt the disclosures Natasha C. made in therapy about the domestic abuse perpetrated by Juan H. Ms. Montalvo-Stewart, a licensed clinical social worker, observed that Natasha C. appeared to be anxious and fearful when she made those revelations.   Furthermore, there was evidence that Xavier made spontaneous statements that Juan H. had thrown Gregorio against a wall and had hit Natasha C.

The court finds that when Julian H. was born on September 14, 2010, Natasha C. had not completed necessary domestic violence counseling, and lacked insight and judgment about the serious harm that Juan H. had previously caused to the other children, and to her.   Although Juan H. had completed group domestic violence and anger management programs in prison, the court finds that he had not completed the type of intensive batterer’s program that both DCF and its consultant believe that he would need to complete before he resides with Natasha C. and the infant Julian.   The evidence established that Natasha C. resumed her relationship with Juan H., and conceived another child by him, approximately eight months after her parental rights to Gregorio, Alexis, Xavier and Christopher had been terminated.   The court finds that while both respondents have taken commendable steps to rehabilitate their lives, neither respondent appears to recognize and acknowledge the magnitude of the father’s prior abusive and controlling behavior.   The court bases this finding on the fact that when interviewed by DCF in September 2010, both respondents minimized and prevaricated when providing details about the prior physical and domestic abuse in their familial relationship.   Finally, the court finds that around the time that Julian was born, Juan H. tested positive for marijuana on July 27, 2010 and September 21, 2010.   There was credible evidence at trial that while substance abuse is not the cause of domestic violence, it can exacerbate the risk of it occurring.  (State’s Exhibit X, p. 3.)

DISCUSSION

The doctrine of “predictive neglect” has previously been clearly addressed by both the Connecticut General Assembly and the Connecticut Appellate Court.   “Our statutes clearly permit an adjudication of neglect based on potential for harm or abuse to occur in the future.  General Statutes § 17a-101(a) provides:  The public policy of this state is:  To protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through injury and neglect ․ By its terms, § 17a-101(a) connotes a responsibility on the state’s behalf to act before the actual occurrence of injury or neglect has taken place.”  In Re Michael D., 58 Conn.App. 119, 123 (2000).   See also:  In Re Jermaine S., 86 Conn.App. 819 (2004).

Our Appellate Court also noted the following in its In Re Michael D. decision:  “General Statutes § 46b-120(8) provides that a child or youth may be found ‘neglected’ who ․ (C) is being permitted to live under conditions circumstances or associations injurious to his well being ․ The department, pursuant to the statute, need not wait until a child is actually harmed before intervening to protect the child.  General Statutes § 46b-129(b) permits the removal of the child from the home by the department when there is reasonable cause to believe that (1) the child ․ is in immediate danger from his surroundings and (2) that as a result of said conditions, the child’s safety is endangered and immediate removal from such surroundings is necessary to ensure the child’s safety ․ This statute clearly contemplates a situation where harm could occur but has not actually occurred.”  (Internal quotation marks omitted).  In Re Michael D., id.

Connecticut’s case law is also very clear that a neglect finding may issue against a non-abusive parent who knowingly exposes his or her children to contact with a dangerous individual.  In Re Jorden R., 293 Conn. 539, 562 (2009), citing:  In Re Antonio M., 56 Conn.App. 534, 543 (2000);  In Re Lauren R., 49 Conn.App. 763, 771-72 (1996);  and In Re Felicia D., 35 Conn.App. 490 (1999).

A very thoughtful and instructive analysis of the predictive neglect doctrine is contained in the decision of Judge John D. Boland in the matter of In Re Olivia O., 2007 Ct.Sup. 19735 (2007).   Referring to the findings of predictive neglect in the Michael D. and Jermaine S. cases, Judge Boland wrote:  “Significantly, both cases involved serious and longstanding criminal activity, family histories of neglect or abuse of older children, and parental inability to respond meaningfully to address the needs which had been identified at an earlier time.   In each case the appellate court deemed DCF claims that neglect could be predicted on the basis of the facts alleged (in Michael D.) or found (in Jermaine S.) to be sufficient to sustain an adjudication;  in neither case did the court articulate what bare minimum of findings would be essential to the upholding of such an adjudication in other and perhaps less dramatic contexts.”  In Re Olivia O., id.

Based on all of the evidence presented in the present matter, this court finds that the doctrine of predictive neglect applies to the facts here.   Juan H. inflicted serious injuries upon Gregorio and Alexis in 2006, and has a significant record of prior domestic abuse behavior.   Despite knowledge of his violent propensities, the respondent mother exposed her older children to Juan H., and initially attempted to mislead the police about the cause of Gregorio’s injuries.   In the intervening years, neither party has to date sufficiently addressed through the necessary treatment or programs the serious issues of physical and domestic abuse in their relationship.   Neither respondent has sufficiently acknowledged, nor taken responsibility for, the injuries that were sustained by Gregorio and Alexis, as evidenced by the statements that both gave to the investigative social worker in September 2010.   The court credits the opinion of DCF and its consultant that this must happen before Julian H. can be returned to live in the home where his mother and father jointly reside.

The court finds as proven that Julian H. was in immediate danger of physical injury from his surroundings at the time of his birth, because the child’s residence with Juan H. would have exposed him to the possible danger of physical abuse and/or exposure to domestic violence, and because of the unlikelihood that Natasha C. could protect the child from possible physical abuse and/or the exposure to domestic violence by Juan H. The order vesting temporary custody of Julian H. with the Commissioner of DCF is hereby sustained for those reasons.

Also for the reasons recounted above, the court further finds that the petitioner has proven both of the grounds alleged in the neglect petition by a preponderance of the evidence as to both respondents.

With respect to disposition, the court notes that the respondents have continued to remain together as a couple prior to, and during the pendency of, this trial.   In October 2010, Natasha C. resumed, but has not completed, domestic violence therapy with Ms. Montalvo-Stewart.   In November 2010, Juan H. entered, but has not completed, an intensive domestic violence program known as the Explore Program.   He has also recently expressed a willingness to undergo a batterer’s assessment and to cooperate with the NOVA program.   Through the date that this trial ended, DCF has been unable to assess the progress made in therapy by either respondent, due to each respondent’s reluctance to sign the full authorizations for release of information requested by the petitioner.   The court finds that until both respondents forthrightly acknowledge the fact that Gregorio and Alexis were physically abused by Juan H., and demonstrate successful completion of the domestic violence and other programs stipulated by DCF, it would not be appropriate to return Julian H. to the unsupervised care and custody of his mother and father.

Accordingly the court finds that commitment of the child is warranted by the evidence and is in the best interests of the child, and that DCF has made reasonable efforts since the child’s birth to provide services to the respondents to assist with their reunification, and possibly avoid the need for commitment.

It is hereby ORDERED that the minor child, Julian H., be, and hereby is, committed to the custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families.   The court will issue specific steps orders to both respondents, and the petitioner, draft copies of which are annexed hereto as Exhibits A and B, and incorporated by reference herein.   The court further orders that all counsel and parties shall appear at an In Court Judicial Review Hearing before this court at 2:30 p.m. on January 11, 2011 for the purpose of signing said specific steps.   The court will review said specific steps with the parties and all counsel on the record at the hearing on January 11th and shall enter them as final orders of the court at that hearing.

SO ORDERED.

BY THE COURT,

Dyer, J.

Dyer, Richard W., J.

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Abuse and Neglect :
Connecticut Appellate Court
January 29, 2008

In this controversial case, the parents appealed the trial court’s decision that their child was neglected pursuant to a theory of “predictive neglect.” The parents’ contended that absent a history of problematic parenting or a demonstrated unwillingness on the part of the parents to accept necessary services, the doctrine of predictive neglect is inapplicable. The Appellate court rejected the parents’ argument and affirmed the decision of the trial court.

The parents’ first child, T.K., was born on November 30, 2005. Shortly thereafter, the mother told a hospital social worker that she had recurring thoughts of harming herself and the child and a referral to DCF was made. DCF initially requested an Order of Temporary Custody (granted but later vacated) and a corresponding neglect petition, premised on the doctrine of predictive neglect. Following a four day trial the court heard much testimony about the parents’ history of mental health challenges, as well as conflicting testimony from a court-appointed psychologist and the mother’s treating psychiatrist regarding the likelihood that the mother would act on any of her obsessive thoughts. The court-appointed psychologist offered the following opinion at trial:

”So, the question then becomes, well, is there a first time for everything? And I think that’s the root of this, and the answer is yes, there is a first time for everything. But there is nothing here to indicate that [the mother] has ever acted on any of these compulsions. Not saying, I mean, nobody can read anyone’s mind and know if this will occur. What we do know is that these thoughts are clearly associated with anxiety.”

The court also heard testimony that both parents were educated and had a history of employment and were open to supportive mental health services. Ultimately, the court adjudicated the child neglected as she was permitted to live under conditions, circumstances or associations injurious to her well-being. The court ordered a ordered a six month period of protective services. The respondents filed this appeal.

The parents claimed that the court erroneously applied the doctrine of predictive neglect to the case because the required elements of predictive neglect are (1) a serious prior history of neglectful or abusive parenting of one or more children or (2) a serious inability or unwillingness of the parents to accept, cooperate with or benefit from services necessary to help them care for their child.

The Appellate Court rejected the respondents’ argument although it acknowledged that the majority of the predictive neglect cases did in fact concern families in which older children had been harmed or permitted to be harmed by a parent. However, the Court held that neither the legislature nor the case law express such a requirement. The Court reasoned that if the respondents’ arguments were accepted, no firstborn child could ever be adjudicated neglected under the doctrine of predictive neglect because the parents could have no history of prior abuse.

The Court noted that the state’s child protection laws are designed to prevent injury to the welfare of a child, not to wait until it occurs. Additionally, the Court held that just because services are accepted does not mean that a child cannot be deemed neglected under the law.

The Court cited In re Michael D., 58 Conn. App. 124 and Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101 for the proposition that the state has authority to act before harm occurs to protect children. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101 provides that “the public policy of this state is: To protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through injury and neglect.”

Accordingly, the neglect adjudication was affirmed.

(Sarah Eagan 2/08) Information obtained from Center for  Children’s Advocacy

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There is good and evil in all places, there is more evil inside the CT Department of Children and Families that will chill you to the bone. To hear and read all of the horror that one agency has brought to so many innocent families, and for one thing MONEY. No child should have a price tag, but they do. No parent should have to go through what this agency has done to so many. With the hundreds of story’s this site has been sent, there is one that is so disturbing it keeps me and many awake at night. It is out of the New Britain DCF office, involving Temple Retamar, and what she has done to a boy and his grandmother, who’s father was murdered. Your careless ways and what you have done with your lies and deceit, to a family who has faced such a tragedy and your lack of care is the most inhumane thing one could do.

A loving family torn apart after the murder of this boys father. His name was Tommy his son’s name is Thomas, this man loved his son more than you will ever know. Not only has his mother suffered and continues to do so from the loss of her best friend her son Tommy you took away her grandson in such a manner that there are no words for what you have done.  What this broken family has gone through is unbelievable, and it truly breaks my heart to know what a disgrace you Temple Retamar, a “social worker” from the D.C.F office in New Britain Ct . Thomas has suffered a tremendous loss and you never once got him the counseling he needed so very much. Not only did you NOT meet the needs of this boy, you made a horrific tragedy even worse by taking him away from the closest thing to his father, the woman who loved and cared for him since birth. You told his grandmother that he would be going back to Vermont where he was loved and cared for with his grandmother. But YOU Temple Retamar had already made plans for him to stay in Connecticut with his maternal grandparents, people he did not want to be with, he made it very clear.   His Grandmother needed no help from the state, she could provide for all of his needs. The grandmother he knew had a bond with. She  lives in Vermont and as she waits for Thomas  to come home she learns from another worker that he would be staying in Connecticut, a place far away from what he knew as home.  Temple Retamar NEVER once looked at the consequences of not getting him counseling for the murder of his father, nor show what would be best for HIM through this tragedy.  Although there was care and concern about Social Security check he would be getting every month. Having him in Vermont would not benefit Connecticut in any way. As Thomas was told one thing, you Temple Retamar did another with his BEST interest not mind. He had expressed the want to be with his Grandmother many times, he had been very close to her since he was born. Temple Retamar  showed no care that this boy lost his father, and would now be losing the closest thing to him, his grandmother in Vermont, where he had lived before this all took place.

Temple Retamar from New Britain CT D.C.F, do you have any idea what you have done? What your lies have done to this once innocent boy? If you could have only done what was right, and listened to him to his cry to be with his grandmother. As his father watches from above, as he watched you deceive his son and his mother and disregard helping him. The careless choices you made  set this boy up for FAILURE. Are you happy now Temple Retamar? As so many think that judgement day will never come, it does. How as yourself being a parent could you cause so much harm? A man was killed, his son’s life and decisions were in your hands. As a mother, if the tables were turned and it was YOU who lost a child, would you wish the same outcome upon yourself? Temple Retamar, as you have heard all things come clean in the wash. Sweeping things under the bumpy rug will one day be uncovered. It is never to late Temple Retamar to be honest, to assist in anyway you can to do the right thing for this boy, for the father he lost, and for a loving grandmother that you betrayed. Try being honest and admit you did NOTHING to help him.

So many other families are going to be sharing what they have experienced with you as a “social worker” for the Department of Children And Families. It seems as if it is just a job, and you enjoy making lives of many miserable. You have two sides to your face, and neither one helps anyone.

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR FAMILY MISSES YOU TOMMY. I AM SURE YOU ARE WATCHING OVER, YOU KNOW YOUR MOM
SHE WILL NOT GIVE UP

 

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A follow up to A Grandmothers fight Ct Department of Children and Families, it is all about money

CT DCF Worker Temple Retemar working out of the New Britain office who took Guardianship of my grandson put him in one shelter after another. I BEGGED for my grandson, but it fell on deaf ears. I told her he would get into trouble being left on the streets and she, Temple Retemar, told me he has to make his own choices.  She NEVER did her job and certainly showed no care about children or family especially concerning my boy.  Well, My grandson, who is smart, a football player, a soccer player, etc is now sitting in Manson Juvenile Correctional Facility in CT. Temple Retemar NOW say’s if he has these “charges” dismissed that now and finally now she “believes that Tom is better off to be with me now”.

So why is it that after 2+ years Social Worker Temple Retamar of New Britain, CT feels my grandson is better with me.  Well no one can say for sure but it just so happens that my grandsons social security is ending in January of 2012 (my son, Tom’s father died in 08). This truth bending money seeking state employee kept my grandson from me, put him in Riverview, then Eagleton Ma., then to his maternal grandparents house. Now I have nothing wrong with the maternal Grandparents but there is the small fact that the maternal grandparents never knew him on a personal or caring / loving level like I know him.

In 2 weeks, Temple Retemar took Tom and  let him walk the streets. I questioned her when my grandson called me at 10pm saying he had no place to go.  Temple Retemar told him to call the hot line. (I live out of state) From there I never heard from him.  Talk about heartache and a family member’s greatest fear.  It took numerous calls and emails for this social worker to finally come clean about my grandson’s social security money.  When questioned about all of the money and where it went DCF Worker Temple Retamar claimed it had all been spent on Tom’s living expenses, but this baffles me since he never got the medical care he needed, never got the glasses he was required to have and all the clothes, shoes and amenities like his 32″ flat screen TV I bought for him.  She let him live from house to house. Retamar’s only explanation was that he ran away all the time.  Retamar has now said that his clothes are in bags in her office and, as for the TV, the “other” grandparents are keeping it for “safeguarding”.  It is a shame they couldn’t care enough to “safeguard” my grandson as well.

Tom’s court date is December 20th in New Britain, CT.  How I pray I could have a SLEW of DCF protesters there.  I am terrified, and, sickened.  He is such a great boy, he did not deserve this deceit, lies, corruption and neglect.  ALL DCF DID WAS SET HIM UP FOR A HUGE FALL.  They stole his money for 3 years and now that he will be turning 18 and his social security benefits will be stopping, so is their care for him.  They are ready to just wash their hands of this whole situation and move on to a new unsuspecting family to rip apart for monetary gains.

I could go on and on about what this state and the DCF has done to my family and I but to be honest, I am just depleted.  All I can say is thank god I kept all the emails and documentation from this corrupt social worker.  It proves how Tom was supposed to and wanted to come to me and, Retamar not only took advantage of me, but Tom as well.

People, if I could ask one favor of you:  Please pray for my Tom. He didn’t deserve this. I miss and love him.  Please, keep him in your thoughts and prayers. xo

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When are children allowed to use their rights that our government gave them? That’s the question I will be looking to get answered in the near future. I have had to ask myself that question many times in this past year. It is a question I want at least one of the presidential candidates to answer. Every year all I hear from them is what they are going to do to get us out of debt. Okay, blah,blah,blah. It is the crap we hear every election time. What I want to hear is when our government will stop allowing the Department of Children and Family services to illegally kidnap our children and allow them to be adopted out to anyone so their agency can make money. It turned into a money making scheme and the government is aware of it.

I have never seen an election where they talked and debated about the safety of our children. Please correct me if I am wrong,but that is based on what I have seen personally. Did you ever hear them talk about the children that they have institutionalized because they have no homes for them? Have you heard them talk about the emotional and physical abuse they are put through while in the states custody? And when they reach the age of 18 they say they are not responsible anymore and good luck to you! They send them out into a world having had no love, only fear, no hope, only confused and it can go on. I want a candidate to speak up about this agency. Maybe if they did they would get a hell of a lot more voters. I know that they would get my vote.

Due process, okay does this mean that everyone is protected by this law or is there a age that you have to be for this to take effect? Unless someone can prove otherwise, then I’m guessing that it protects our children from birth. So it’s a fact that the Department of Children and Family services has broken our law thousands of times.

The studies that have been conducted to show how dcf really affects our children will astound you. One study that was done shows just how much danger our children are in when in the custody of DCF.
CT DCF Safety Stats:

The following statistics represent the number of cases per 100,000 children in the United States and includes DCF in Connecticut. This information is from The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) in Washington.

Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Neglect Medical Neglect Fatalities
DCF / CPS 160 112 410 14 6.4
Parents 59 13 241 12 1.5

Imagine that, 6.4 children die at the hands of the very agencies that are supposed to protect them and only 1.5 at the hands of parents per 100,000 children. This disturbs me as it should everyone who just read those statitics. Those are innocent children who’s rights were violated by DCF. And it is happening in the United States of America! This is the topic that I want addressed in this election. But why should they, they are making good money from this agency.

All these children are making money at their young age for this agency and have to suffer to provide them with it. The one law that we must educate all parents from day one is : “Every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches, and seizures, of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. All warrants, therefore, are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation for them be not previously supported by oath or affirmation; and if the order in the warrant to a civil officer, to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected persons, or to seize their property, be not accompanied with a special designation of the persons or objects of search, arrest, or seizure: and no warrant ought to be issued but in cases, and with the formalities prescribed by the laws.” This simply put means that they cannot come into your home and take your children without the proper legal documents stating from a judge that they have custody of your child. If they do not provide you with those papers, then they are committing a crime punishable by law! They cannot even put their hands on your children at that point. The police officers that they are required to bring with them are also breaking the law because they do not ask to see the legal papers that allows them to remove the children. I thought that their job required them to uphold the law not break it.

I would hope that one of the candidates for president will put on his agenda to stop all the crimes committed against our children whose rights are not recognized by the Department of Children and Family services here in the United States of America. I will make a promise to all our children that I will never stop fighting for their rights and will do my best to hold this government responsible for all the crimes allowed to be committed by this agency. Until this issue is addressed I will never vote for a president. So they can keep debating on our debts and pushing our future leaders rights aside but its falling on my deaf ears. I will vote when a candidate states I will fix the issues concerning our children because we owe them that much since we are the ones that screwed it up! Whoever you are you have my vote!

Written By: Marley Tellier

HOW TO DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD
How do you keep a 1-year-old from heading toward the VCR? What should you do when your preschooler
throws a fit?  How can you get your adolescent to respect your authority?  Find out here how to
vary your approach to discipline to best fit your family.

Whatever the age of your child, it’s important to be consistent in disciplining your child.  If you
don’t stick to the rules and consequences that you set up, your child isn’t likely to either.

Ages 0 to 2
Knowing that babies and toddlers are naturally curious, it’s a good idea to eliminate any
temptations for your young child to act out. Keep your young child’s environment relatively free of
no-no’s – items such as VCRs, stereos, jewelry, and especially cleaning supplies and medications
should be kept well out of his reach. When your crawling baby or roving toddler heads toward an
unacceptable or dangerous play object, calmly say, “No,” and redirect your child by either removing
him or her from
the area or engaging your child’s attention with an appropriate activity.

Timeouts can be effective discipline for toddlers.  A child who has been hitting, biting, or
throwing food, for example, should be told why that behavior is unacceptable and taken to a
designated timeout area – a kitchen chair or bottom stair – for a minute or two to calm down
(longer timeouts are not effective for toddlers).

It’s important to not spank, hit, or slap a child of any age.  Babies and toddlers are especially
unlikely to be able to make any connection between their behavior and physical punishment.  They
will only feel the pain of the hit.

And don’t forget, kids learn by watching adults, particularly their parents.  Make sure your
behavior is role-model material.  You will make a much stronger impact on your child if he sees you
putting your belongings away, too, rather than if you just tell him or her to pick up the toys
while you leave your stuff strewn across the kitchen counter.

Ages 3 to 5
As your child grows and can begin to understand the connection between actions and consequences,
make sure you begin to communicate the rules of your family’s home.  It’s important to explain to
kids what you expect of them before you punish them for a certain behavior.  For instance, the
first time your 3-year-old uses crayons to decorate the living room wall, you should discuss why
that is not allowed and what will happen if your child does this again.  Explain to your child that
he or she will have to help clean the wall and will not be able to use the crayons for the rest of
the afternoon.  If
your child draws on the walls again a few days later, it’s a good idea to remind your child that
crayons
are for paper only and then enforce the consequences.

The earlier parents can set up this kind of “I set the rules and you’re expected to listen or
accept the consequences,” the better for everyone.  Although it’s sometimes easier for parents to
ignore occasional bad behavior or fail to follow through on some threatened punishment, this risks
setting a bad precedent. Consistency is the key to effective discipline.  It’s important for
parents to decide together what the rules are and then be consistent in upholding them.

At the same time you become clear on what behaviors will be punished, don’t forget to reward good
behaviors. And don’t underestimate the positive effect that your praise can have on your
child. Discipline is not just about punishment.  Parents need to remember to recognize good
behavior. For example, you could say, “I’m proud of you for sharing your toys at playgroup.”  This
is usually

more effective than punishing a child for the opposite behavior – not sharing. And be specific when
praising your child; don’t just say, “Good job!”

If your child is displaying an unacceptable behavior that just won’t go away no matter what you do,
consider setting up a chart system. Put up a chart with a box for each day of the week on the
refrigerator and decide how many chances you’ll give your child to display the unacceptable
behavior before some punishment kicks in or how long the proper behavior must be displayed before
it is rewarded. Then simply keep track by monitoring on a daily basis. This will give your child
(and you) a concrete look at how he or she doing. Once this begins to work, don’t forget to praise
your child for learning to control misbehavior (see bottom of article for additional information on
controlling misbehavior) and especially for overcoming any stubborn problem.

Timeouts also can work well for children at this stage. Establish a suitable timeout place that is
free of distractions and will force your child to think about how he or she has behaved. Remember,
getting sent to your room may have meant something in the days before computers, TVs, and video
games were stored there. Don’t forget to consider the length of time that will best suit your
child. Experts say
1 minute for each year of age is a good rule of thumb to follow; others recommend using the timeout
until the child is calmed down (to teach self-regulation).

It’s important to tell your child what the right thing to do is, not just to tell your child what
not to do. For example, instead of telling your child: “Don’t jump on the couch,” you may want to
say: “Please sit on the furniture and put your feet on the floor.”

Ages 6 to 8
Timeouts and consequences are also effective discipline strategies with this age group.

Again, consistency is crucial, as is following through. Make good on any promises of discipline or
else you will risk undermining your authority. Kids have to believe that you mean what you say.
This is not to say you can’t give second chances or allow your child a certain margin of error, but
for the most part, you should follow through with what you say.

Be careful not to make unrealistic threats of punishment (“Slam that door and you’ll never watch TV
again!”) in anger, since not following through could weaken all your threats. If you threaten to
turn the car around and go home if the squabbling in the backseat doesn’t stop, make sure you do
exactly that. The lost day at the beach is much less valuable than the credibility you’ll gain with
your kids.

Huge punishments may take away your power as a parent. If you ground your son or daughter for a
month, your child may not feel motivated to change his or her behavior because everything has
already been taken away.

Ages 9 to 12
Kids in this age group – just as with all ages – can be disciplined with natural consequences. As
they mature and request more independence and responsibility, teaching them to deal with the
consequences of their behavior is an effective and appropriate method of discipline.

For example, if your fifth grader has not done his or her homework before bedtime, should you make
him or her stay up or help him finish? Probably not, since you’ll be missing an opportunity to
teach your child something about life. If he or she doesn’t do homework earlier, your child will go
to school without it the next day and suffer the resulting bad grade.

It’s natural for you to want to rescue your child from any mistakes, but in the long run you’ll be
doing your child more of a favor if you let him or her fail sometimes. Your child will see what
behaving
improperly can mean, and will probably not make those mistakes again. However, if your child does
not seem to be learning from natural consequences, you should set up your own consequences to help
him modify his behavior more effectively.

Ages 13 and Up
By now you’ve laid the groundwork. Your child knows what’s expected of him or her and knows that
you mean what you say about the consequences of bad behavior. Don’t let down your guard now -
discipline is just as important for teens as it is for younger children. Just like the 4-year-old
who needs you to set a bedtime and stick to it, no matter how much he or she whines, your teen
needs to know
boundaries, too.

Make sure to set up rules regarding homework, visits by friends, curfews, and dating and discuss
them beforehand with your teenager so there will be no misunderstandings. Your teen, although he or
she will probably complain from time to time, will realize that you are in control. Believe it or
not, teens still want and need you to set limits and enforce order in their lives, even as you
grant them greater freedom and responsibility.

When your teen does break a rule, taking away privileges may seem to be the best plan of action.
While it’s fine to take away the car for a week, for example, be sure to discuss with your child
why coming home an hour past curfew is unacceptable and worrisome.

It’s also important to give a teenager some control over life. Not only will this limit the number
of power struggles you may have, it will help your teen to respect the decisions you must make for
him or her. With a younger teen, you could allow him or her to make his or her own decisions
concerning school clothes, hair styles, or even the condition of his or her room. As your teen gets
older, that realm of control might be extended to include an occasional relaxed curfew.

It’s also important to focus on the positives. For example, have your child earn a later curfew by
demonstrating positive behavior, rather than giving your teen an earlier curfew as punishment for
irresponsible behavior.

A Word About Spanking
There is perhaps no more controversial form of discipline than spanking. Here are some reasons why
the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to avoid spanking:

•    Spanking teaches children that it’s OK to hit when they’re angry.
•    Spanking can physically harm children.
•    Rather than teaching children how to change their behavior, spanking makes them fearful of
their parents and teaches them merely to avoid getting caught.
•    In the case of children who are looking for attention by acting out, spanking may
inadvertently
“reward” children by giving them attention – negative attention is better than no attention at all.

source: http://www.ct.gov/dcf/lib/dcf/child_welfare_services/pdf/misbehavior.pdf

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Klingberg Family Centers, which has been treating troubled children for 108 years, said Tuesday it will reduce its residential program from 68 to 26 beds to concentrate on in-home and neighborhood services.

The move dovetails with a major push by the state Department of Children and Families to decrease the number of kids in residential centers and increase the number of foster and adoptive families. There were more than 1,400 children in residential programs on any given day last year, nearly 30 percent less than in 2004. The number of kids 12 and under in the residential programs went from 201 in January 2011 to 123 last month.  This also means that Klingberg will be forced to lay off 400 of it’s employees.

Mark Johnson, the center’s vice president, said Tuesday that every effort will be made to plug residential staffers into jobs in the community-based programs. Some of those programs may expand.

Thirty of the children now in residential care at Klingberg will be moved to other settings, including returning to their biological families or being placed with foster families. Klingberg and DCF are working together on the transition. The children who live at Klingberg are referred to the center by DCF.

DCF Commissioner Joette Katz said that despite the progress over the last few years in getting kids into less restrictive settings, “too many children and youth are not growing up with family and community ties.”

She said Klingberg’s action “is going to be instrumental in accelerating that movement.”

Katz has said that troubled children can succeed in family settings along as there are sufficient support services.

Johnson said Klingberg “saw the writing on the wall” and thought it wise to move in the direction DCF was going.

He said Klingberg already has 18 programs in the community, including intensive in-home therapy designed to keep families together.

“We also do foster and adoptive care, and that could very well be among the programs that we increase,” Johnson said.

Steven A. Girelli, Klingberg’s president and CEO said the center’s in-home, outpatient and foster-care programs can handle issues ranging from “moderate family programs to serious behavioral-health needs and traumatization.”

Klingberg also runs three group homes, two for girls, one for boys, with five children each.

Asked if those would increase, Johnson said DCF is steering away from group homes in favor of families that could take in several children.

The center opened in 1903 and served as an orphanage until 1970, when it opened its residential program with a focus on treatment. In 1988, the center started its intensive in-home therapy program.

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