Sec.17-603-13. Right to appeal

(a) The aggrieved person or the custodial relative who attends the fair hearing shall have the right to appeal the fair hearing decision to the court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with Section 4-183 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) The aggrieved person or the custodial relative who attends the fair hearing shall file his appeal within forty-five (45) days after the mailing date of the fair hearing decision and shall serve the Commissioner with a copy of the petition to appeal within forty-five (45) days from the mailing date, unless the Commissioner extends the time limits for good cause. However, in no event shall a petition for extension be considered or approved if filed later than ninety (90) days after the rendition of the fair hearing decision in accordance with Section 17-604(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(Effective October 2, 1991)