Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-564

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 46b-564 - (Formerly Sec. 46b-165). Testimony of parent or alleged parent

In parentage proceedings concerning a child for whom parentage is sought, a parent or alleged parent shall not be prosecuted for any criminal act about which (1) the parent or alleged parent testifies in connection with such proceedings, or (2) the parent or alleged parent makes any statement prior to such proceedings with respect to the issue of parentage.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-564

(February, 1965, P.A. 406, S. 4; 1971, P.A. 439, S. 2.)

Section 46b-165 was transferred to section 46b-564 in 2023.

Amended by P.A. 21-0015, S. 121 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2021 Regular Session, eff. 1/1/2022.

Annotations to former section 52-435b: Cited. 165 Conn. 33 . Constitutionality of statute could not be challenged by defendant in paternity action as it in no way concerned him. 5 Conn. Cir. Ct. 571. Annotation to former section 46b-165: Cited. 188 Conn. 354 .