No termination of parental rights may be ordered in a termination of parental rights proceeding in the absence of a determination, supported by evidence beyond a reasonable doubt, including testimony of qualified expert witnesses, that the continued custody of the child by the parent or Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the Indian child.(P.A. 23-113, S. 10.)History: P.A. 23-113 effective June 26, 2023.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 46b-116i
Connecticut Title 46b — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815q.htm#sec_46b-116i· Version 2026