When any person is involuntarily placed with the Department of Developmental Services pursuant to the provisions of section 17a-274, all fees and expenses incurred upon such proceedings shall be paid by the state; and, if such person is not involuntarily placed with the department, such fees and expenses shall be paid by the petitioner.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-275
(1957, P.A. 134, S. 2; 1961, P.A. 489, S. 3; P.A. 76-153, S. 4; P.A. 80-311, S. 4, 5; 80-476, S. 351, 352; 80-483, S. 180, 186; P.A. 92-118, S. 1; P.A. 11-16, S. 26.)