About Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult)
This form allows a person involuntarily confined to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities, or their representative, to request a probate court hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to continue their confinement.
When you'd use it: Use this form when an adult has been involuntarily confined to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities and wishes to challenge the basis for their continued confinement under C.G.S. section 17a-502(d).
Where to get the official form
The official version of Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult) is published as a PDF by the Connecticut courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: ctprobate.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult) in Connecticut
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult) (PC-802) when use this form when an adult has been involuntarily confined to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities and wishes to challenge the basis for their continued confinement under C.G.S. section 17a-502(d). Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Connecticut probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Probable Cause Hearing Request (Adult) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Connecticut county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).