Superior Court, Judicial District of Ansonia-Milford, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Appraiser testimony

For a deficiency judgment, the appraiser must testify if the appraisal is below the fair market value found at judgment or if fair market value is contested.

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.

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Applies to

Exhibit list

Parties must provide an expected-exhibit list with descriptions and any known objections and grounds.

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.

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Applies to

Filed document

Must include

case number

Filed motions, pleadings, and documents must show the newly assigned docket number, including its prefix, and the specified court designation at the top.

All motions, pleadings, and documents filed with the court shall have the newly assigned docket number, including the prefix assigned, for example "X____", and shall say "Superior Court, Complex Litigation Docket at ______" at the top.

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Applies to

Child position report

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position in writing before or at the hearing; the report should include details about the consultation and the child’s views.

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.

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

If the action or motion involves financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits by the Resolution Plan Date; the order’s other provisions do not apply to Resolution Plan Dates.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach agreement, each side's position must be stated in the joint trial management report.

If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A disputed evaluation request must be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.

A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

A party seeking argument on a non-arguable motion must mark it Take Papers and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).

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).

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Applies to

Request for default judgment

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.

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.

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Applies to

Joint stipulation

Unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file in writing any facts both sides agree to before evidence begins.

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.

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Applies to

Notice to providers

The notice to providers must state that the motion hearing will occur at the same date and time as the TMC, unless the court permits another date convenient for the assigned trial judge.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police officer information request

The police officer must submit the completed Form JD-JM 218 to the reviewing judge with Form JD-JM 190 and supporting documents.

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.

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Applies to

Joint trial management report

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.

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.

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Applies to

Legal memorandum

Unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file a brief legal memorandum before evidence begins.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Telephone marking

Telephone markings must provide the calendar position, case name and docket number, motion entry number and title, caller’s full name and law firm if applicable, and confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record were notified.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Parties must provide written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book § 25-30(c) and (d).

Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A pending motion concerning child support requires a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e).

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

A witness omitted from the report’s witness list may not testify at trial unless good cause is shown or the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.

Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must include the conflicting case name and docket number, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it.

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.

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Applies to

Pending motions list

Parties must provide a list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before evidence begins.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, repair stipulations must identify each repair, provide a completion date for each, and include the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

For a trial or hearing involving financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be exchanged and filed.

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues are involved.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for a motion or objection to be decided, and the court will not schedule or act on the matter without one, except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings.

A Request for Adjudication form must be filed for any motion or objection to be decided by the court. The court will not schedule or act on any motion, objection, or request unless a Request for Adjudication is filed (except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties before the CSC or JPT.

DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be exchanged and filed.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Plaintiff affidavit

The Plaintiff must file an affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd, the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program.

The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).

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Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

If applicable, a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e) must be exchanged and filed.

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if applicable.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

An opposing party contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

For qualifying discovery or deposition motions filed within six months of trial, adjudication occurs upon filing a Request for Adjudication of Discovery or Deposition Dispute (form JD-CV-119).

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Caseflow request

Motions and requests in DMD matters do not appear on the short calendar; file a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116, to request adjudication of a motion.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove amc or gal

A motion to remove counsel for a minor child or the child’s guardian ad litem must set forth all facts relied upon to support removal.

Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Position letter

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The original informed consent must remain in the court file.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

A Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying timely filing, bona fide resolution attempts, and the participants' inability to reach an agreement.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

A motion filed by agreement must clearly state on its face that the parties have agreed.

All motions filed by agreement must clearly state on their “face that there is such an agreement,” pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-1 (e);

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a stipulation involving attorneys’ fees charged under a written lease must refer to the specific lease provision.

Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Citation

Citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

Note: all citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, every stipulation must specifically state the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs, and marshal fees.

All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

A written case status update must be filed with the Court.

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.

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Applies to

Exhibit list

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.

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.

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Applies to

Parentage documentation

Documentation in another language must be uploaded with a certified English translation.

Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.

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Applies to

Joint affidavit

When both parties are represented by counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming that they discussed all disputed issues.

In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.

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Applies to

Parentage documentation

Parentage documentation must be legible and show names and dates of birth.

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

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Applies to

Evaluation order

The stamped and signed evaluation order must be placed in the court file.

The stamped and signed order shall be placed in the court file.

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Applies to

Letter

If permitted to submit a letter instead of appearing, the AMC’s letter must give the reason for the absence, details and format of the last home visit, and any concerns noted.

If the AMC is not present in court and is given permission by the court to submit a letter in lieu of appearing, such letter shall inform the court and the parties as to the reason why the AMC is unable to appear in person, when and where the last home visit was conducted, whether the last home visit was in-person or by other electronic means, any concerns noted

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice

The written referral notice must state when referrals were made, whether there is a waitlist, and the approximate waitlist time.

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.