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Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Sullivan and Vertefeuille, Js.** Argued October 25, 2000--officially released March 27, 2001 Counsel

Michael Besso, assistant attorney general, with whom, on the brief, were Richard Blumenthal, attorney general, and Susan T. Pearlman and Eliot Prescott, assistant attorneys general, for the appellant (petitioner commissioner of children and families). Robert J. Meredith, deputy assistant public defender, with whom was Stacy Violante, legal intern, for the appellees (respondents).
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NORCOTT, J. These companion cases require this court to determine whether a juvenile's plea of nolo contendere is invalid when the juvenile has not been advised that his or her plea could result in an extension of his or her commitment. The Superior Court for Juve-

nile Matters, following plea agreements, committed the two juvenile respondents, Jason C. and Greily L., to the department of children and families (department) for eighteen months. During those delinquency commitments, the department, pursuant to General Statutes

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