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IN RE ALEXANDER V.

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25 Conn. App. 741 (1991)

IN RE ALEXANDER V.

Appellate Court of Connecticut.

Decision released September 17, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John R. Williams, with whom were Diane Polan and, on the brief, Sue L. Wise, for the appellant (respondent).

Susan T. Pearlman, assistant attorney general, with whom were Patricia Lilly Harleston, assistant attorney general, and, on the brief, Richard Blumenthal, attorney general, and Nina F. Elgo and Carolyn K. Querijero, assistant attorneys general, for the appellee (petitioner).

Howard Lawrence, for the minor child.

DUPONT, C. J., NORCOTT and HEIMAN, JS.

DUPONT, C. J.

The respondent appeals from the judgment that terminated her parental rights with respect to her minor son. The respondent contends (1) that the federal and state constitutions1 imposed a duty on the trial court to hold a hearing to determine if she was competent to understand the termination proceeding and to assist counsel effectively and (2) that she was ineffectively represented by counsel. The respondent does not challenge...

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