Alexander V., In re

Decision Date24 October 1991
Citation220 Conn. 927,598 A.2d 366
CourtConnecticut Supreme Court
PartiesIn re ALEXANDER V.

Diane Polan, New Haven, in support of the petition.

Susan T. Pearlman and Nina F. Elgo, Asst. Attys., Gen., in opposition.

The respondent mother's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 25 Conn.App. 741, 596 A.2d 934, is granted, limited to the following issues:

"1. Under what circumstances does the due process clause of the United States constitution require a determination of parental competency as a prerequisite to a proceeding for the termination of parental rights? Were there sufficient indicia of incompetence in this case to have required the trial court to inquire into competency, sua sponte?

"2. Was the failure of trial counsel to raise the issue of competency at trial a denial of effective legal representation that prejudiced the outcome of the termination proceedings?"

To continue reading

Request your trial
5 cases
  • In re DaJiahonna, W., No. F02-CP03-002819-A (CT 4/18/2005)
    • United States
    • Connecticut Supreme Court
    • 18 Abril 2005
    ...or temporary care of neglected children. In re Alexander V., 25 Conn.App. 741, 748, 596 A.2d 930 (1991); cert. granted, 220 Conn. 927, 598 A.2d 366 (1991), aff'd, 223 Conn. 557, 613 A.2d 780 (1992). See also In re Juvenile Appeal (83-CD), 189 Conn. 276, 292, 455 A.2d 1313 (1983). The court ......
  • In re Lizmarie J., No. H14-CP02-007107-A (CT 4/28/2005)
    • United States
    • Connecticut Supreme Court
    • 28 Abril 2005
    ...or temporary care of neglected children. In re Alexander V., 25 Conn.App. 741, 743, 596 A.2d 934 (1991), cert. granted, 220 Conn. 927, 598 A.2d 366 (1991), aff'd, 223 Conn. 557, 613 A.2d 780 (1992; see also In re Juvenile Appeal (84-CD), 189 Conn. 276, 292, 455 A.2d 1313 (1983). The court i......
  • Alexander V., In re
    • United States
    • Connecticut Supreme Court
    • 18 Agosto 1992
    ...at trial a denial of effective legal representation that prejudiced the outcome of the termination proceedings?" In re Alexander V., 220 Conn. 927, 598 A.2d 366 (1991). We affirm the judgment of the Appellate We reiterate the relevant facts of the case, as recited by the Appellate Court in ......
  • In re Azareon Y.
    • United States
    • Connecticut Court of Appeals
    • 20 Noviembre 2012
    ...indicia of incompetence in this case to have required the trial court to inquire into competency, sua sponte?" In re Alexander V., 220 Conn. 927, 598 A.2d 367 (1991). ...
  • Request a trial to view additional results

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT