No foster care placement may be ordered in a foster care placement proceeding in the absence of a determination, supported by clear and convincing evidence, including testimony of qualified expert witnesses, that the continued custody of the Indian child by the parent or Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child.(P.A. 23-113, S. 9.)History: P.A. 23-113 effective June 26, 2023.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 46b-116h
Connecticut Title 46b — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815q.htm#sec_46b-116h· Version 2026