Connecticut General Statutes Title 46B. Family Law § 46b-136. Appointment of attorney to represent child or youth and parent or guardian. Payment for the cost of attorney

(b) (1) When, under the provisions of this section, the court appoints counsel in a proceeding in a juvenile matter in the civil session and orders the Division of Public Defender Services to provide such counsel, the cost of such counsel shall be shared as agreed to by the Division of Public Defender Services and the Judicial Department. When, under the provisions of this subdivision, the court so appoints counsel for any party who is found able to pay, in whole or in part, the cost thereof, the court shall assess as costs against such party, including any agency vested with the legal custody of the child or youth, the expense incurred and paid by the Division of Public Defender Services and the Judicial Department in providing such counsel, and order reimbursement to the Division of Public Defender Services and the Judicial Department to the extent of the party's financial ability to do so.

(2) When, under the provisions of this section, the court appoints counsel in a proceeding in a juvenile matter in the criminal session and orders the Division of Public Defender Services to provide such counsel, the cost of such counsel shall be incurred by the Division of Public Defender Services. When, under the provisions of this subdivision, the court so appoints counsel for any party who is found able to pay, in whole or in part, the cost thereof, the court shall assess as costs against such party, including any agency vested with the legal custody of the child or youth, the expense incurred and paid by the Division of Public Defender Services in providing such counsel, and order reimbursement to the Division of Public Defender Services to the extent of the party's financial ability to do so.