Connecticut General Statutes Title 45A. Probate Courts and Procedure § 45a-667m. Declination of jurisdiction due to unjustifiable conduct of a party. Assessment against party

(a) If at any time a court of probate determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a conservator of the person or issue a conservator of the estate order because of unjustifiable conduct of a party, the court shall:

(b) A court of probate that determines it has acquired or maintained jurisdiction because a party seeking or having sought to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, medical examination expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses of any kind against this state or a governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality of this state unless authorized by law other than sections 45a-667 to 45a-667v, inclusive.