Superior Court, Judicial District of Ansonia-Milford, Connecticut
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Proposed Exhibits
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Adjournments
- Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a pending case may be rescheduled only with the Court’s express permission; continuance requests must be timely and in writing, except in an emergency.
- A continuance may not be granted for a scheduling conflict when a person is absent or unable to access their calendar.
- If unexpected events cause a calendar to be canceled, parties may reclaim their motions to the next available calendar.
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Request must include
Communication
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Document Format Requirements8 rules
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless Civil matters, for all hearings and trials.
- Attorneys
- File type
Exhibit documents submitted under this requirement must be in PDF format.
- File type
- Exhibits
Court's wording
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Exhibit documents covered by the order must be submitted in PDF format.
- File type
- Exhibits
Court's wording
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant
Any documentation in support of parentage shall be scanned in a PDF format and uploaded to E-services.
- File type
Any exhibit over five (5) pages shall be paginated at the bottom of the page.
- More than 5 pages
All exhibits shall be copied single sided.
Plaintiff exhibit indexes must use P followed by a number, and defendant exhibit indexes must use D followed by a letter.
Court's wording
A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.
Document Filing Requirements86 rules
All motions filed by agreement must clearly state on their “face that there is such an agreement,” pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-1 (e);
Any changes to the initial court order authorizing the evaluation must be approved by the court
Participation requires a written, executed informed consent and execution of any associated releases of information.
Court's wording
The parent(s) participation requires a written, executed “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” and the execution of any associated “Releases of Information”.
The original informed consent must remain in the court file.
Court's wording
The original of the “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” shall remain in the court file.
The DCF Social Worker will file a written case status update with the Court and provide copies for all counsel of record one week in advance of the ICR.
If the tenant did not provide the Clerk with a copy of the most recent inspection report with the filing of this action, the municipality must submit to the Court, prior to the hearing, the most recent inspection report.
Motions and requests filed in DMD matters do not appear on a short calendar. You must file a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116 in order to request adjudication of a motion.
- Document
- Caseflow request
Must include
- •JD-CV-116
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a stipulation entered without a court canvass must state any signing attorney’s authorization, the defendant’s full understanding of the agreement, and the parties’ waiver of canvass.
Court's wording
Effective immediately, all stipulations entered by the Court without the benefit of Court canvass must contain: A statement by any attorney signing the stipulation on behalf of a client indicating authorization to enter into the stipulation on behalf of the client; A statement that the defendant represents that he/she fully understands the agreement; and A statement that the parties are waiving canvass before the Court.
All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify each of the repairs to be made; Specify completion dates for each repair; and Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.
Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision.
All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.
A court canvass is required when any agreement waives rights or legal defects, where the legal sufficiency of the agreement is in question, unclear, or assumes counts not in the complaint, and whenever the court finds it appropriate.
Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.
The memorandum must include the specified content about the parties’ positions, unresolved matters, discovery, witnesses, evidentiary issues, settlement, trial length, and special services.
Court's wording
Two weeks before the trial management conference, counsel and pro se parties shall submit a memorandum which shall include the following information: a. Summary of petitioner’s contentions and respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds; b. Unresolved pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; c. Discovery outstanding; d. List of lay and expert witnesses reasonably expected to be called with approximate length of direct testimony, summary of anticipated testimony, and availability of witnesses; e. Anticipated evidentiary issues or judicial notice requests; f. Summary and status of settlement efforts; g. Estimated length of trial; h. Special services required, i.e., interpreter, habeas, VCR, teleconference to remote location.
In the case of deficiency judgments, the appraiser shall testify if the appraisal is lower than the fair market value found at the date of judgment or if the fair market value is contested.
If a party is asking the Court to hear argument on any non-arguable motion, mark the motion "Take Papers" and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).
- Document
- Request for argument
Include
- •Request for Argument (JD-CV-128)
The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).
Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.
After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.
- Document
- Motion for supplemental judgment
Include
- •A copy of the proposed judgment
When a civil case has been assigned for trial, any Practice Book Chapter 13 motion directed to discovery or deposition issues filed within six months of the trial date shall be adjudicated upon the filing of a Request for Adjudication of Discovery or Deposition Dispute (form JD-CV-119).
A Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying timely filing, bona fide resolution attempts, and the participants' inability to reach an agreement.
Court's wording
The Request for Adjudication must contain an affidavit certifying that the Practice Book Chapter 13 motion was filed within six months of the trial date, that bona fide attempts have been made to resolve the matter(s) at issue, and that the participants were unable to reach an agreement to resolve the matter.
If an action or motion that is the subject of a Resolution Plan Date involves any financial issues, on or before the Resolution Plan Date, the parties shall file current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a). The other provisions of this order shall not apply to Resolution Plan Dates.
If there is a pending motion that concerns child support, a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e).
Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues are involved.
Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).
A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if applicable.
The witness list must identify expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, identify each as a party, eyewitness, or expert, and state expected scheduling problems; Practice Book § 13-4 disclosure requirements remain unchanged.
Court's wording
A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.
A pending motion concerning financial issues requires a current sworn financial affidavit, except when the party has already filed one, has had no substantial financial change, and is prepared to testify to that on the Case Date.
Court's wording
If there is a pending motion that concerns financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a); provided, that if a party has already filed a financial affidavit in the case, there has been no substantial change in the party’s financial condition in the interim, and the party is prepared to so testify on the Case Date, no additional financial affidavit is required of the party at this time.
The exhibit list must use the specified plaintiff and defendant indexes, briefly describe each exhibit, and state whether an objection is made and its known grounds.
Court's wording
A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.
A list of the party’s motions that are pending but which the party does not intend to pursue on the Case Date as set forth in Section(B)(3)(a). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the motions on this list shall be deemed to be scheduled for the next Case Date, if any, and if none, then for the time of trial.
A party with more than one pending motion must list the motions it intends to pursue, estimate hearing time for each, rank them by priority, and be prepared to begin each listed hearing on the Case Date.
Court's wording
A list of the motions the party intends to pursue on the Case Date by having a hearing on the Case Date or, if the estimated length of the hearing exceeds the time available, on a subsequent date assigned at the Case Date; provided, that the filing party must be prepared to commence the hearing of any motion on this list on the Case Date, even if completion of the hearing requires additional time at a later date. The list shall include an estimate of the amount of hearing time expected to be required for the hearing of each listed motion. Motions shall be listed in order of the priority in which the filing party believes the motions should be heard.
Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).
A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before the start of the trial or hearing such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.
Unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file in writing any facts both sides agree to before evidence begins.
Court's wording
Before the start of evidence, unless otherwise ordered by the court at the trial management conference or by the assigned trial judge, each side must file the following with the court: Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.
The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.
Unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file a brief legal memorandum before evidence begins.
Court's wording
Before the start of evidence, unless otherwise ordered by the court at the trial management conference or by the assigned trial judge, each side must file the following with the court: A brief legal memorandum containing statements of law and legal theories in the case.
Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.
If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the report must contain the listed case description, disputed issues, witness information, pending motions, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, time estimates, and scheduling issues; unlisted witnesses generally may not testify, subject to the stated exceptions.
Court's wording
The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.
The police officer shall submit to the reviewing judge the completed Form JD-JM 218 with Form JD-JM 190 (Order to Detain-Probable Cause Determination Request) and supporting documents.
A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).
The following information is required when making a telephone marking: The position of the case on the calendar The name and docket number of the case The entry number and title of the motion The full name of the person making the marking and the law firm name, if applicable Confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record have been notified of the marking
Note: all citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.
Parties must provide an expected-exhibit list with descriptions and any known objections and grounds.
Court's wording
A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.
Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).
A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided prior to the start of evidence, such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.
In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.
Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under order #6 above.
A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if there are children under the age of 18.
Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues must be decided by the Court.
Any issues agreed upon by the parties shall be submitted in writing by stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.
Parties must provide an expected-witness list identifying each witness’s role and anticipated scheduling problems; expert-disclosure requirements under Practice Book § 13-4 remain unchanged.
Court's wording
A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.
The Plaintiff�s attorney must bring to each mediation session an updated itemization of all fees and costs including any other charges and attorneys� fees requested that must be paid in order to satisfy the full obligations of the loan and an itemization of all overdue amounts causing the loan to be in default.
Prior to entering a default for failure to appear, a military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry shall be filed at least two weeks prior to any request.
A motion for continuance must include the conflicting case name and docket number, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it.
Court's wording
In any motion for continuance, the moving party shall include the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts made to resolve the scheduling conflict.
Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.
Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.
DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.
Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.
The trial management memorandum must address the parties’ contentions and settlement efforts, discovery, motions, evaluations, stipulations, evidentiary disputes, trial length, witnesses and expected testimony, outstanding disputes, trial needs, and other helpful preliminary matters.
Court's wording
The memoranda shall include the following: i. A summary of the petitioner’s contentions and the respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds, together with a summary of settlement efforts; ii. Any outstanding discovery requests and the status; iii. Any motions pending to be filed; iv. Evaluations; v. Admissions or stipulations; vi. Evidentiary disputes or judicial notice; vii. Estimated length of trial; viii. Proposed witnesses including the following: (a) the name and address of each fact witness, (b) a summary of expected testimony and (c) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; ix. Proposed expert witness, including the following: (a) the name and address of each expert witness, (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, (c) a summary of the expected testimony, and (d) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; x. A list of each pleading, motion, discovery matter, evaluation, and evidence where there is any dispute about or any outstanding matter, and a summary of the matter. xi. A list of trial needs and requests, including but not limited to, one or more interpreters, audio or visual equipment, telephone conference or TEAMS capacity for remote request; and xii. Other preliminary matters that may aid in the trial and disposition of the case.
The notice to the providers in said motion shall reflect that the hearing on the motion will be held on the same date and time as the trial management conference or with permission of the court another date that is convenient for the assigned trial judge.
A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must e-submit exhibit documents through E-Services in the stated matters, subject to the listed exceptions for exhibits that must be submitted physically.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless Civil matters, for all hearings and trials. The submission of electronic exhibits will occur in the E-Services site, by looking-up a case on which the logged-in attorney or self-represented party is appearing and selecting “E-File an Exhibit” from the dropdown menu. The following types of exhibits cannot be submitted electronically and will continue to be submitted in physical format: Any physical objects Video or audio files Any electronic files or physical documents that cannot be converted into PDF format Any exhibits ordered to be submitted physically by the court Any exhibit documents that must be submitted under seal
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Foreclosure-judgment documents must generally be e-filed individually under their appropriate titles, while original notes, mortgage deeds, and mortgage assignments must be uploaded individually as electronic exhibits; exempt attorneys and self-represented parties need not e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
All documents necessary to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure as set forth in the Uniform Procedures for Foreclosure Judgment Presentation Instructions (JD-CV-78) except original notes, mortgage deeds, and assignment of mortgages, must be e-filed individually, using the appropriate title of the document. The original note, mortgage deed, and assignment of mortgage must be uploaded individually as an electronic exhibit using the appropriate title of the document. Electronic Exhibits uploaded in order to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure will be sealed by the clerk at the time of the hearing. All documents must be e-filed, and all electronic exhibits must be uploaded, by the close of the short calendar marking period the week prior to the Short Calendar. For further information regarding Electronic Exhibits see: How to File an Exhibit. Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
Civil cases
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Where court procedures require or allow electronic exhibit submission, a party complies by submitting exhibits electronically by the applicable deadline, notifying parties able to view them, and providing paper or digital copies to parties unable to view them.
Where applicable court procedures require or allow the electronic submission of proposed exhibits, a party (the “submitter”) shall be in compliance with the requirements of this order as to exhibits if, by the time required in this order, the submitter submits the exhibits to the court electronically and (i) gives written notice of such submission to each other appearing party who has the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically, and (ii) provides paper or digital copies to each other appearing party who does not have the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically.
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Parties must not submit proposed exhibit copies to the court in advance unless the proceeding is remote, and must report to the courtroom clerk at least 15 minutes before the assigned time to mark exhibits.
Parties shall not submit copies of proposed exhibits in advance to the court unless the proceeding is to be held by remote means, but shall report to the courtroom clerk at least fifteen (15) minutes before the assigned time for the proceeding in order to complete the marking of exhibits.
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Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must electronically submit PDF exhibits for hearings and trials in paperless civil files at least two business days before evidence begins.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
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Attorneys and law firms without an exemption must electronically submit all exhibits in PDF format at least two business days before evidence begins in hearings and trials on paperless civil files.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Civil cases
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Attorneys must mark Short Calendar matters electronically through E-Services unless they obtain an exemption, in which case telephone marking is available.
All attorneys and law firms are required to mark their Short Calendar matters electronically through E-Services unless exempted from this requirement as set forth in paragraph 3 below. Telephone markings are not available to attorneys unless an exemption from E-Services has been obtained.
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Supporting parentage documentation must be uploaded to E-Services.
Any documentation in support of parentage shall be scanned in a PDF format and uploaded to E-services.
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DCF or the AAG must upload the final agreed specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours after the CSC or JPT.
DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
Page 4 | 5. Case Status Conferences and Judicial Pretrials
Requests for Adjudication must be e-filed, with the specified form name selected, except for self-represented parties who opt not to e-file and attorneys exempt from e-filing.
Except for self-represented parties who choose not to e-file, and attorneys exempt from e-filing, Requests for Adjudication shall be e-filed and the filer shall select "Request for Adjudication Complex Litigation" when naming the form in e-filing.
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Motions and applications for exemption, specified execution and judgment-debtor motions, motions for judgment on specified reports, and objections to those motions are exempt from marking requirements.
Note: The following items are exempt from the marking requirements: Motions/Applications for exemption; motions for modification of executions and examination of judgment debtors and all motions for judgment on report of an attorney trial referee or factfinder, and any objections directed to these motions.
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Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically but are not required to do so.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties.
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Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site using the “E-File an Exhibit” option.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties. To submit electronic exhibits, log in to the E-Services site, look up the case in which you have an appearance, and select �E-File an Exhibit� from the dropdown menu.
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Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site using the “E-File an Exhibit” option.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties. To submit electronic exhibits, log in to the E-Services site, look up the case in which you have an appearance, and select �E-File an Exhibit� from the dropdown menu.
Civil cases
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For electronically submitted exhibits, the version in the court's e-filing database is the official exhibit and is deemed the original.
For all electronically submitted exhibits, the electronic exhibit that resides in the court�s e- filing database will be the official exhibit and will be deemed to be the original.
Civil cases
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Self-represented parties enrolled in E-Services may mark electronically but are not required to, and may continue using telephone marking.
Self-represented parties who are enrolled in E-Services may mark their Short Calendar matters electronically through E-Services but are not required to do so. Self-represented parties may continue to mark Short Calendar matters by telephone.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update and provide copies to all counsel of record one week before the ICR.
The DCF Social Worker will file a written case status update with the Court and provide copies for all counsel of record one week in advance of the ICR.
Civil cases
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Exhibits must be submitted electronically no later than ten days before the presentment hearing, except for the listed types that must continue to be submitted physically.
The following types of exhibits cannot be submitted electronically and will continue to be submitted in physical format: Any physical objects Video or audio files Any electronic files or physical documents that cannot be converted into PDF format Any exhibits ordered to be submitted physically by the court Any exhibit documents that must be submitted under seal All exhibits must be submitted electronically by no later than ten days prior to the presentment hearing.
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Counsel and pro se parties must submit a memorandum two weeks before the trial management conference.
Two weeks before the trial management conference, counsel and pro se parties shall submit a memorandum which shall include the following information: a. Summary of petitioner’s contentions and respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds; b. Unresolved pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; c. Discovery outstanding; d. List of lay and expert witnesses reasonably expected to be called with approximate length of direct testimony, summary of anticipated testimony, and availability of witnesses; e. Anticipated evidentiary issues or judicial notice requests; f. Summary and status of settlement efforts; g. Estimated length of trial; h. Special services required, i.e., interpreter, habeas, VCR, teleconference to remote location.
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Defaults for Failure to Appear or Failure to Plead will not be granted at judgment unless timely filed under the cited rules to allow the seven-day notice period before clerk action.
Defaults will not be granted at the time of judgment unless such motions have been timely filed pursuant to P.B. � 17-20 (Failure to Appear) and P.B. � 17-32 (Failure to Plead), allowing for the seven-day notice period prior to action by the clerk.
Civil cases
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Foreclosure-judgment documents must be e-filed and electronic exhibits uploaded by the close of the short-calendar marking period in the preceding week.
All documents must be e-filed, and all electronic exhibits must be uploaded, by the close of the short calendar marking period the week prior to the Short Calendar.
Civil cases
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The Notice of Intent to Argue must be filed no later than three days before the hearing.
Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
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A Default for Failure to Disclose a Defense may not be filed until 10 days after the demand for defense is filed.
Defaults for Failure to Disclose a Defense may not be filed until 10 days after the filing of the demand for defense, pursuant to P.B. � 13-19.
Civil cases
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For a remote proceeding, paper copies of proposed exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at least two business days before the proceeding.
If the proceeding is to be held by remote means, paper copies of proposed exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days before the date of the proceeding.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
The listed Case Date materials must be exchanged and filed at least five business days before the Case Date, subject to the order’s stated exceptions and any court waiver or modification.
For Case Dates, counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the Case Date.
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The listed trial and hearing materials must be exchanged and filed at least five business days before the assigned date, unless the order is waived or modified or the hearing falls within the stated temporary-restraining-order exception.
Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date.
Page 1 | A. Trials and Hearings
Financial affidavits required for a qualifying Resolution Plan Date must be filed on or before that date.
If an action or motion that is the subject of a Resolution Plan Date involves any financial issues, on or before the Resolution Plan Date, the parties shall file current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a). The other provisions of this order shall not apply to Resolution Plan Dates.
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The required electronic exhibit submissions must be made at least two business days before evidence begins.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
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The joint trial management report must be filed at least one business day before the scheduled conference.
A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to the scheduled trial management conference.
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Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the joint trial management report must be filed at least one business day before the scheduled trial management conference.
A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to the scheduled trial management conference.
Civil cases
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Covered exhibit documents must be submitted at least two business days before the start of evidence.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Civil cases
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The ordinary marking period is from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 4:00 p.m. Thursday of the week before the Short Calendar. If a state holiday falls on the Thursday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. If a state holiday falls on the Friday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
The ordinary marking period is from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 4:00 p.m. Thursday of the week before the Short Calendar. If a state holiday falls on the Thursday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. If a state holiday falls on the Friday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
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The listed documents must be exchanged and filed with the Court at least five business days before the assigned trial or hearing.
For trials and hearings, counsel and self-represented parties shall exchange and file with the Court, the following documents not less than 5 business days before the assigned trial or hearing date(s).
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A case reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or it will be dismissed, unless the judicial authority extends the withdrawal deadline for good cause.
Any case that has been reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or will be dismissed after the 120 days unless the judicial authority, for good cause shown, extends the time for a withdrawal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
The military affidavit and database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before any request.
Prior to entering a default for failure to appear, a military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry shall be filed at least two weeks prior to any request.
Page 1 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
The final agreed specific steps must be uploaded within 48 hours after the CSC or JPT.
DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
Page 4 | 5. Case Status Conferences and Judicial Pretrials
A trial management memorandum is due at least one week before the TMC, or, if none is scheduled, two weeks before the contested trial or hearing unless the court provides otherwise.
A trial management memorandum shall be filed at least one week before the scheduled TMC. If no TMC is scheduled, the memoranda shall be filed two weeks before the contested trial or hearing date or as otherwise provided by the court.
Page 5 | C. Trial Management Memorandum
DCF must file a status report one week before the in-court review.
DCF shall file a status report one week before the ICR to update the court and parties on the parties' compliance with specific steps, services for the child/ren, foster care licensing, and any outstanding services due to waitlists.
Page 8 | 9. In-Court Review
Unless the court orders otherwise, DCF must file a status report at least one week before an in-court review.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, DCF shall file a status report at least one week before an in-court review.
Page 8 | 9. In-Court Review
Objections must be filed within 30 days from the filing of the permanency plan with the court.
C. Any objections shall be filed within 30 days from the filing of the permanency plan to court.
Page 9 | 12. Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
The child’s position must be submitted in writing before or at the hearing on the motion.
B. The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion. The report should include the specific date counsel consulted with the child or youth, the nature of the contact, whether the specifics of the proposed plan were discussed, and whether the concerns or opinions of the child or youth were elicited.
Page 9 | 12. Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
The post-majority attorney must file the position letter within 30 days from DCF’s filing of the permanency plan.
13. Post-majority Permanency Plans A. If a youth is eighteen years or older and remains in voluntary placement with DCF, the attorney assigned to represent the youth post-majority shall file a position letter to the court within thirty days from DCF filing the permanency plan.
Page 9 | 13. Post-majority Permanency Plans
The case must be docketed on the land-use appeals calendar 30 to 60 days after the return date and remain on subsequent calendars until disposed of.
Between 30 and 60 days after the return date, the land-use appeal case shall be docketed on the land-use appeals calendar, and shall appear on each subsequent land use appeal calendar until disposed of.
Page 1 | Land-Use Appeals Calendar
A response to a motion or objection requiring court action is due within the Practice Book time, unless the parties agree to an extension in the specified manner or the court extends the time upon motion.
The opposing party shall file a response to any motion or objection requiring decision or action by the court within the time set forth in the Practice Book, unless counsel and self-represented parties indicate in the Request for Adjudication (form JD-CL-77) or in a written stipulation filed with the court an agreement extending the time within which such response may be filed, or the court, upon motion, extends the time.
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Written requests to charge must follow the timing set by the rules of practice unless the trial judge orders an earlier filing.
the timing of written requests to charge will be in accordance with the rules of practice unless ordered to be filed earlier by the trial judge.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Jury Trial Management Order
The Assistant Attorney General need not physically appear and may file a written claim of objection, but it must be filed before the motion hearing.
In all video conference proceedings for matters in which the Attorney General has entered an appearance on behalf of the state of Connecticut, where a motion to modify support pursuant to section 46b-215e of the Connecticut General Statutes brought by or on behalf of an incarcerated or institutionalized obligor is pending, the Assistant Attorney General need not physically appear and may file a written claim of objection provided it has been filed in advance of the hearing on the motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Regarding Matters in which the Attorney General is Counsel for the State of Connecticut in Video Conference Docket
If parentage has not been established, then a motion for genetic testing should be filed as soon as possible, and before a scheduled case status conference.
If parentage has not been established, then a motion for genetic testing should be filed as soon as possible, and before a scheduled case status conference.
Page 3 | 4. Parentage
When reasonably practicable, records disclosure motions for substance abuse records and motions for qualified protective orders for protected health information must be filed before the trial or hearing.
If a party intends to file a records disclosure motion for substance abuse records or a motion for a qualified protective order for protected health information, said motions shall be filed before the trial or hearing date when reasonably practicable.
Page 6 | D. Records Disclosure Motion
A Request for Adjudication should ordinarily be filed after the response period ends, but may be filed earlier if immediate action is needed or the parties agree.
A Request for Adjudication should be filed after the time for filing a response has passed (unless the matter needs immediate action or the parties agree, in which case it may be filed before the time for filing a response has passed).
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
For a motion or objection needing quick review, any party may immediately file a Request for Adjudication and request an immediate conference or hearing.
When a motion or objection needs to be reviewed quickly, any party may immediately file a Request for Adjudication and may request an immediate conference or hearing.
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of the case status update must be provided to all counsel of record one week before the ICR.
The DCF Social Worker will file a written case status update with the Court and provide copies for all counsel of record one week in advance of the ICR.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 3. Case Procedures for Zero to Three Team
The ZTT Community Coordinator must provide copies of the Agreement to DCF, the parent, and the parent’s and child’s attorneys or GAL.
Copies of the Agreement are to be provided by the ZTT Community Coordinator to DCF, the parent and the parent’s attorney and the child’s attorney/GAL.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 3. Case Procedures for Zero to Three Team
Counsel must disclose proposed hearing exhibits to opposing counsel and self-represented parties before the hearing day, with enough time for review and prompt communication about exhibits that may be offered without objection.
Counsel must disclose to opposing counsel and self-represented parties all exhibits proposed to be offered at the hearing prior to the day of the hearing, in sufficient time for counsel to review the proposed exhibits of the other party and promptly communicate to opposing counsel which documents may be offered without objection, and therefore be made full exhibits.
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
If the Court grants a continuance, the requesting party must give written notice to the opposing party.
If the continuance is granted by the Court, the requesting party must give written notice to the opposing party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
A motion to remove counsel for a minor child or the child’s guardian ad litem requires proper notice to appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record, and any guardian ad litem of record.
Pursuant to Public Act 14-3 Sec. 4, any party who seeks the removal of counsel for the minor child or the guardian ad litem for the minor child shall do so by filing a motion with the court, with proper notice to all appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record and any guardian ad litem of record.
Page 1 | Motion to Remove AMC or GAL
For a motion the moving party intends to pursue on the Case Date, the party must provide its proposed exhibits to the opposing party and, for a remote Case Date, to the court, following Section D(2).
As to any motion that a moving party intends to pursue on the Case Date, such party shall provide copies of the party’s proposed exhibits to the other party (and, if the Case Date is to be held by remote means, to the court) in accordance with the procedures described in Section D(2).
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
Unless the electronic-submission procedure in Section D(2)(a) applies, parties must exchange paper or digital exhibit copies separately from the court file by the applicable deadline.
Except to the extent that Section D(2)(a) applies, paper or digital copies of exhibits shall be exchanged by the parties, independent of the court file, by the time required in this order.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Unless Sections D(2) or D(3) apply, documents exchanged under the order must be placed in the court file and copies served on every other appearing party under Practice Book § 10-13.
Except for the documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), all documents to be exchanged under this order shall be placed in the court file, and the filing party shall serve copies of same upon each other appearing party in the manner prescribed by Practice Book Section 10-13.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
A party offering exhibits on an opposing party’s motion must provide them to the opposing party and, for a remote Case Date, the court at least two business days before the Case Date.
A party who intends to offer exhibits with respect to a motion filed by the opposing party must provide copies of such exhibits to the opposing party (and, if the Case Date is to be held by remote means, to the court) at least two business (2) days before the Case Date, notwithstanding the five business day requirement as to other Case Date compliance.
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange the listed documents at least five business days before the assigned trial or hearing.
For trials and hearings, counsel and self-represented parties shall exchange and file with the Court, the following documents not less than 5 business days before the assigned trial or hearing date(s).
Page 1 | Regional Family Trial Docket – Trial and Hearing Management Orders
At least two weeks before the TMC, or before the trial or hearing if no TMC is scheduled, counsel must exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
Page 6 | E. Proposed Exhibits
The Clerk’s Office must send written evaluation-date, time, and location notice to counsel, self-represented parties, and the people being evaluated.
Written notice of the date, time and place for the evaluation shall be sent by the Clerk’s Office to all counsel, self-represented parties and the parties being evaluated.
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DCF must give the respondent, respondent’s counsel, and the child’s counsel written notice when referrals are made, including whether there is a waitlist and its approximate duration.
DCF shall provide written notice to the respondent party and their counsel and the child’s counsel when the referrals were made and whether there is a waitlist and the approximate waitlist time.
Page 8 | 10. Specific Steps
Counsel and self-represented parties must confer in advance and in good faith to try to resolve exhibit objections without court intervention.
Counsel and self-represented parties are directed to confer in advance in a good faith effort to resolve objections without the need for court intervention.
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
An appearing attorney is presumed able to view electronic exhibits unless the attorney gives notice at least ten days before the proceeding; a self-represented party is presumed unable unless the party submitted exhibits electronically or confirmed viewing ability in writing.
An attorney who appears for a party shall be presumed to have the ability to view exhibits electronically unless the attorney notifies the submitter at least ten (10) days before the proceeding of an inability to do so. A self-represented party shall be presumed not to have the ability to view exhibits electronically unless said party has also submitted exhibits for the proceeding electronically, or the submitter has received said party’s written confirmation of the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
If a party has both a current self-representation appearance and a current attorney appearance, proposed exhibits need be exchanged only with the attorney.
If a party has both a current self-representation appearance and a current appearance by an attorney in a case, compliance with this order shall require only the exchange of proposed exhibits with the attorney.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must bring two copies of proposed exhibits to the trial management conference: a court copy and a bench copy.
Parties shall bring two copies (a court copy and bench copy) of any proposed exhibits to be marked as full and/or identification.
Page 5 | B. Trial management conference (TMC)
Counsel must bring two copies of proposed exhibits to court.
At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
Page 6 | E. Proposed Exhibits
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The clerk will seal electronic exhibits uploaded to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure at the hearing.
Electronic Exhibits uploaded in order to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure will be sealed by the clerk at the time of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Documentation containing personal identifying information must be redacted in accordance with Practice Book 4-7.
Any documentation with personal identifying information shall be redacted in accordance with Practice Book 4-7.
Page 3 | 4. Parentage
Exhibits must comply with Practice Book § 4-7 requirements concerning personal identifying information.
All exhibits shall comply with Practice Book § 4-7 regarding personal identifying information.
Page 5 | B. Trial management conference (TMC)
Counsel must discuss redactions to proposed exhibits and attempt to resolve them before the trial management conference.
Any redactions to proposed exhibits shall be discussed and attempts to resolve prior to the TMC.
Page 5 | B. Trial management conference (TMC)
Records must not be disclosed to the parties until after the motion hearing and the listed providers have had the opportunity to be heard as stated in their notice.
The records shall not be disclosed to the parties until after the hearing on the motion and the providers listed in the motion have had an opportunity to be heard, as provided in their notice.
Page 6 | D. Records Disclosure Motion
Records ordered disclosed to the parties must be reviewed at court.
Any records ordered by the court to be disclosed to the parties shall be reviewed at court.
Page 6 | D. Records Disclosure Motion
Records covered by this section must not be removed from the courthouse.
No records subject to this section shall be removed from the courthouse.
Page 6 | D. Records Disclosure Motion
Court-ordered evaluations and examinations are confidential and may be transmitted, released, or used only as appropriate in the pending case unless the court previously authorizes otherwise.
All court ordered evaluations and examinations are confidential and are solely for the uses/purposes in the pending case(s) for which the order was granted. No court ordered evaluation, in part or whole, shall be transmitted, released, or used orally or in writing other than as appropriate in the pending juvenile case(s), unless there is a prior order of the court authorizing such transmission, release, or use.
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Personally identifying information required on the specified court forms is exempt from redaction requirements under Practice Book section 4-7(b).
All information required on Judicial Branch Superior Court Family and Family Support Magistrate Court forms that constitutes personally identifying information as defined by Connecticut Practice Book section 4-7(a) is deemed by this order to be within the section 4-7(b) exception to redaction requirements as information “…otherwise required by law or ordered by the court.”
Civil cases
Page 1 | Practice Book Section 4-7 Personal Identifying Information (etc.)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
If changes to the proposed agreement are needed, the parties should be informed and a Case Status Conference should be scheduled to discuss them before the motion is submitted to the court.
If it is determined that changes to the proposed agreement are necessary, parties should be informed, and a CSC should be scheduled to discuss the needed changes prior to the submission of the motion to the court;
Criminal cases
Page 1 | MOTIONS FILED BY AGREEMENT
The listed applications, motions, and objections receive a separate hearing notice even if they have not been marked Ready.
You will also receive a separate notice with hearing information, including date, time, and type of hearing (in person or remote), for applications for exemption, motions for modification of execution, motions for examination of judgment debtor, motions for approval of report of an attorney trial referee or fact-finder, or an objection to one of these motions, even if the motion or objection has not been marked Ready.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
A party seeking a papers-only decision on a non-arguable motion must mark the motion Take Papers.
If a party wants to ask the Court to review and decide the motion on the papers that have been filed, mark the motion "Take Papers."
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
A party may request a papers-only decision on an arguable motion by marking it TAKE PAPERS, but the Court may require argument and then schedule a later hearing.
A party can request that the Court decide a motion listed as arguable (ARG) by reviewing the papers by marking the motion �TAKE PAPERS.� It is in the Court�s discretion to decide the matter by reviewing the papers or to require argument. If the Court requires argument on the motion, the clerk will schedule a hearing at a later date and notify the parties of the hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
No hearing will be scheduled for a Motion for Supplemental Judgment unless the Court orders otherwise.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, no hearing will be scheduled for a Motion for Supplemental Judgment.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Argument on a non-arguable motion will not occur on the short-calendar date; if the Court allows or requires argument, the clerk will schedule a later hearing and notify the parties.
No argument will take place on the day of the short calendar. If the court allows, or requires argument on the motion, the clerk will schedule a hearing at a later date and notify the parties of the hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
An arguable motion marked Ready will be scheduled for a later hearing, and the parties will receive a separate notice with the hearing details.
Motions that are arguable (ARG) that were marked �Ready� by you, or another party, will be scheduled for a hearing at a later date. You will receive a separate notice with hearing information including the date, time, and type of hearing (in person or remote).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a pending case may be rescheduled only with the Court’s express permission; continuance requests must be timely and in writing, except in an emergency.
No pending case will be rescheduled without express permission from the Court. All requests must be timely and in writing unless an emergency occurs.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
If a party is not ready to mediate, a motion for a continuance, an extension of the mediation period, or both must be filed.
If any party is not ready to mediate, a motion for continuance or a motion for extension of the mediation period or both must be filed with the court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
If counsel cannot attend a scheduled court matter, counsel must seek a motion for continuance or request the court’s permission in advance to submit a position letter.
If counsel is unable to attend a scheduled court matter, including a case status conference, a motion for continuance shall be sought or request prior permission from the court to submit a position letter.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
A party who twice misses an evaluation without a timely, good-cause postponement or rescheduling at no cost to the payer is subject to sanctions; counsel must promptly inform the client and make any necessary postponement request as far in advance as possible.
Each party who twice does not go to, or does not bring any child scheduled to, a court ordered or approved evaluation or examination on the date and time when the evaluation or examination is scheduled, without obtaining a timely postponement or rescheduling for good cause of such evaluation or examination at no cost to the party paying for the evaluation or examination before the evaluation or examination, shall be subject to sanctions. If an evaluation or examination is ordered or approved by the court, each counsel shall immediately inform his or her client about this section, and the need, if necessary, for counsel to make a timely request, as far in advance as possible, for a postponement based on good cause to do so.
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An extension of time may be agreed to in the Request for Adjudication or a written stipulation filed with the court, or granted by the court upon motion; an extension motion must state the opposing party’s position or that it cannot be determined.
The opposing party shall file a response to any motion or objection requiring decision or action by the court within the time set forth in the Practice Book, unless counsel and self-represented parties indicate in the Request for Adjudication (form JD-CL-77) or in a written stipulation filed with the court an agreement extending the time within which such response may be filed, or the court, upon motion, extends the time. Any motion for extension of time shall state whether or not the opposing party objects to the extension of time or that the party's position cannot be determined.
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
A continuance may not be granted for a scheduling conflict when a person is absent or unable to access their calendar.
Persons absent or unable to access their calendars may not be granted continuances due to scheduling conflicts.
Page 1 | TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE/CASE STATUS CONFERENCE
The judicial authority may extend the 120-day withdrawal period for a case reported as settled if good cause is shown.
Any case that has been reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or will be dismissed after the 120 days unless the judicial authority, for good cause shown, extends the time for a withdrawal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
Counsel who is absent without a valid excuse may not receive a continuance based on a scheduling conflict.
Counsel who is absent without a valid excuse may not be granted a continuance due to a scheduling conflict.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
Consent may be indicated only after all parties have consented, and unanimous agreement does not automatically grant a motion for continuance.
Consent shall only be indicated if consent has been received from all parties. An agreement by all parties to continue the matter is not to be construed as the court automatically granting the motion for continuance.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
If a matter needs immediate court action, a party may apply for permission to schedule an earlier hearing date.
If however, the matter needs immediate action by the court, the party may apply for permission to schedule an earlier hearing date with the court.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
If unexpected events cause a calendar to be canceled, parties may reclaim their motions to the next available calendar.
If a calendar is canceled due to unexpected events, parties may reclaim their motions to the next available calendar.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
The court may reschedule the hearing if it determines that counsel has not had recent contact with the child or youth.
D. If the court determines that counsel has not had recent contact with the child or youth, then the hearing may be rescheduled for counsel to meet his/her obligations to their client.
Page 9 | 12. Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
Only a CSO or another court representative may relay changes to the evaluator, unless the court order expressly authorizes another party to contact the evaluator.
and can be relayed to the evaluator only by a CSO or another representative of the court unless the court order explicitly authorizes another party to contact the evaluator;
Criminal cases
Page 2 | EVALUATION PROCESS AND RELEASE OF THE REPORT
Counsel and self-represented parties must not contact the evaluator before the evaluation is complete.
There shall be no contact between counsel or self-represented parties and the evaluator prior to the completion of the evaluation;
Criminal cases
Page 2 | EVALUATION PROCESS AND RELEASE OF THE REPORT
Copies of the report may be released to self-represented parties or directly to parents only under a court order authorizing release.
Releasing copies of the report to self-represented parties or directly to parents can only be done upon an order of the court authorizing such a release.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | EVALUATION PROCESS AND RELEASE OF THE REPORT
Attorneys with an E-Services exemption and self-represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must submit markings by calling the telephone marking line.
Attorneys who have obtained an exemption from E-Services requirements and self- represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must submit markings by calling the telephone marking line.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
An attorney with a contested hearing assignment must disclose it to a judge who later assigns the attorney elsewhere at the same time and immediately notify the Presiding Judge if the assignments conflict.
Each attorney scheduled for any contested hearing in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters shall disclose the assignment to each Superior Court judge who subsequently assigns or attempts to assign the attorney to appear elsewhere on the same date and time. If a subsequent assignment conflicts with the prior assignment, the attorney shall immediately notify the Presiding Judge at the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters where the prior trial or contested hearing is to take place.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
If the parties cannot reach complete agreement at the Case Status Conference, they should bring the unresolved issues before the court for resolution by the judge on the record.
If the parties are unable to reach a complete agreement at the CSC, the outstanding issues should be brought before the court to be resolved by the judge on the record.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | CONTESTED MOTIONS
After the report is filed, a CSO or another court representative may distribute copies to counsel of record, but not to parents or other self-represented parties.
After the evaluation report has been filed with the court, the CSO or another representative of the court may distribute copies of the report to all counsel of record but not parents or other self-represented parties.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | EVALUATION PROCESS AND RELEASE OF THE REPORT
Parties must report to the courtroom clerk at least 15 minutes before the proceeding’s assigned time to complete exhibit marking.
Parties shall not submit copies of proposed exhibits in advance to the court unless the proceeding is to be held by remote means, but shall report to the courtroom clerk at least fifteen (15) minutes before the assigned time for the proceeding in order to complete the marking of exhibits.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Do not call the clerk’s office to confirm delivery; the electronic Short Calendar Markings Confirmation and Receipt confirms that a marking was received.
Please do not call the clerk�s office to confirm delivery. The Short Calendar Markings Confirmation and Receipt produced upon completion of the electronic Short Calendar Markings Entry transaction is the confirmation that the marking has been received.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
As necessary, counsel for an incarcerated party must confirm with the Clerk’s Office whether the court issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Counsel for an incarcerated party shall, as necessary, confirm with the Clerk’s Office that the court has issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Page 1 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
No notice will be sent for future dates set in court or at conferences; absent counsel must obtain the date and time from the clerk’s office and promptly notify the client.
A notice will not be sent to counsel or parties for future dates set in court or at conferences; counsel who is absent from court or conferences shall obtain the future date and time from the clerk’s office and shall promptly notify their client.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
A party who filed a Request for Adjudication must promptly notify the court officer in writing if the motion or objection is resolved or no longer requires adjudication.
The party filing a Request for Adjudication shall contact the court officer promptly in writing if a motion or objection is resolved or no longer requires adjudication.
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Questions may be directed by email to Court Officer Ron Ferraro at Ronald.Ferraro@jud.ct.gov.
Please direct questions to Ron Ferraro, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Ronald.Ferraro@jud.ct.gov or Amanda Lamore, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Amanda.Lamore@jud.ct.gov.
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
A party seeking help resolving a deposition dispute may request a conference by contacting the Civil Caseflow Office in the Judicial District where the case is located.
A party seeking resolution of a deposition dispute may request assistance with the resolution of the deposition dispute via conference by contacting the Civil Caseflow Office in the Judicial District where the matter is located.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Discovery and Deposition Dispute Order
Self-represented parties may mark Short Calendar matters by telephone.
Self-represented parties may continue to mark Short Calendar matters by telephone.
Page 1 | Self-represented parties