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.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 960a - Youthful Offenders
Section 54-76b. - Youthful offenders: Definitions; applicability of interstate compact.
Section 54-76c. - Eligibility to be adjudged a youthful offender. Transfer of cases.
Section 54-76d. - Investigations. Determinations by court. Waiver of proceedings.
Section 54-76e. - Trial to determine youthful offender status.
Section 54-76f. - Statements of defendant inadmissible.
Section 54-76g. - Judgment of youthful offender status.
Section 54-76i. - Court powers over person of defendant.
Section 54-76j. - Disposition upon adjudication as youthful offender.
Section 54-76l. - Records or other information of youth to be confidential. Exceptions.
Section 54-76m. - Age of defendant at time of crime controlling.
Section 54-76n. - Application of criminal law.
Section 54-76o. - Erasure of police and court records of youthful offender.
Section 54-76q. - Statement of victim regarding plea agreement or sentence.