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HJ 61

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF BENEDICT R. DAIGLE, ESQUIRE, OF CROMWELL TO BE A FAMILY SUPPORT MAGISTRATE.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut legislature confirms Benedict R. Daigle as Family Support Magistrate to adjudicate child support, spousal support, and family law civil cases.

ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE
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Bill Summary · HJ 61

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms the Connecticut legislature's approval of Benedict R. Daigle, Esquire, from Cromwell to serve as a Family Support Magistrate. Family Support Magistrates in Connecticut handle civil cases related to family matters, including child support, spousal support, and visitation issues. This is a judicial appointment requiring legislative confirmation rather than executive or judicial appointment alone.

Why is this important

Family Support Magistrates directly impact thousands of Connecticut families annually by adjudicating support obligations and custody-related disputes. The confirmation process ensures legislative oversight of the judicial system and public accountability for individuals exercising judicial authority over family law matters.

Potential points of contention

  • Qualifications transparency: The resolution provides no details about Daigle's legal background, experience in family law, or why he was selected, limiting public understanding of his suitability.
  • Consent calendar use: Passing the nomination on the consent calendar (routine matters) may bypass substantive legislative debate or questioning about the nominee's judicial philosophy or record.
  • Limited vetting information: No public hearing record or detailed background evaluation appears in the bill materials, raising questions about the depth of confirmation review.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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