In cases where the accused is charged with a violation of section 53-304, no oral or written statement of financial status received by a public defender regarding eligibility to retain a public defender shall be available to any prosecuting official or be admissible in evidence except as an exhibit where an appeal is taken by the accused from an order denying his application for the appointment of a public defender.
(P.A. 74-317, S. 13, 14.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 887 - Public Defender Services
Section 51-291. - Duties of the Chief Public Defender.
Section 51-292. - Expenses included in commission's budget.
Section 51-294. - Reappointment of public defenders serving on October 1, 1975.
Section 51-295. - Retirement and disability of public defenders. Retirement credit.
Section 51-295b. - Longevity payments for Chief Public Defender and Deputy Chief Public Defender.
Section 51-296b. - Pilot program re representation at parole revocation hearings.
Section 51-299. - Eligibility of minors for public defender services. Powers of investigation.
Section 51-300. - Confidentiality of statement in support cases.