If the defendant enters a plea of 'not guilty' or if the court on its own motion so directs, the defendant shall be tried for the purpose of determining whether he shall be adjudged a youthful offender. The trial shall be held by the court without a jury.(1971, P.A. 72, S. 4.)Cited. 173 C. 414; 179 C. 98; 192 C. 85.Cited. 8 CA 607.Cited. 30 CS 71; 37 CS 755.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 54-76e
Connecticut Title 54 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_960a.htm#sec_54-76e· Version 2026