Superior Court, Judicial District of Fairfield, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written child position

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the plan in writing before or at the motion hearing.

B. The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motions pleadings and documents

Must include

case number

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, filings must show the newly assigned docket number, including its prefix, and the specified court and docket text 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Information request

A police officer requesting the information must complete Form JD-JM 218 and submit it to the reviewing judge with Form JD-JM 190 and supporting documents.

A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new). Disclosure of said information by the Judicial Branch’s Court Support Service Division (CSSD) shall be in accordance with CSSD protocol. 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case date submission

A pending motion concerning financial issues requires a current sworn financial affidavit, except when the stated prior-filing, no-change, and testimony conditions are met.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Status report

The ICR status report must update the court and parties on compliance with specific steps, services for the child or children, foster care licensing, and outstanding services due to waitlists.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet is required when applicable.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case date submission

The party must list motions to pursue, estimate hearing time, rank them by priority, and be prepared to begin each hearing on the Case Date.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

Must include

proposed order

Written proposed orders complying with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d) must be submitted.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

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

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must submit an exhibit list using P-plus-number identifiers for the plaintiff and D-plus-letter identifiers for the defendant, briefly describing each exhibit and stating any objections and their 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the most recent inspection report when filing the action, the municipality must submit it to the Court before the hearing.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must include the listed case description, disputed issues, witness and motion lists, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, time estimates, and scheduling problems.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Itemization

At each mediation session, the Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of amounts required to satisfy the loan and a separate itemization of overdue amounts causing default.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before trial or hearing, must be submitted.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case date submission

A party with more than one motion pending at the Case Date must provide the motion lists described in Section B(3).

If a party has more than one motion that is pending at the time of the Case Date, the party shall provide:

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment must be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The original informed consent must remain in the court file.

(A) 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

If there are children under 18, a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e) must be submitted.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

If the Court must decide financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be submitted.

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues must be decided by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF shall be prepared to provide documentation about parentage, including the listed records and findings.

DCF shall be prepared to provide documentation as to parentage, including but not limited to, the outcome of any request made to the Department of Public Health, marriage certificate, or prior findings made in the family support magistrate court or family court.

CRITICAL

A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before any request to enter a default for failure to appear.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be submitted.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit

The Plaintiff must file an appropriate 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update with the Court 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Legal memorandum

Each side must file a brief legal memorandum before evidence begins unless the court or assigned trial judge orders otherwise.

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

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG shall 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

An opposing party contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days before the hearing.

Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Documents exchanged under order

Except for documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), documents exchanged under the order must be placed in the court file and served on each other appearing party under Practice Book Section 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

The Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying timely filing of the motion, bona fide resolution attempts, and the participants’ inability to agree.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

A parent or guardian, or the minor parent’s court-appointed guardian ad litem, must sign for a minor parent.

(D) Parent/Guardian(s) or minor parent(s)’court appointed guardian ad litem is/are required to sign for minor parent(s).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

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);

CRITICAL

Applies to

Letter

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

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

Motion to remove amc or gal

A party seeking removal of the minor child’s counsel or guardian ad litem must file a motion with the court.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Caseflow request (JD-CV-116)

Motions and requests do not appear on the short calendar, and a Caseflow Request (JD-CV-116) must be filed 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 for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must include the listed case information, disputed issues, witnesses, motions, pleadings and disclosures, trial-time estimate, and scheduling issues.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, repair stipulations must identify each repair, give its completion date, and include the tenant’s permission for the work.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation entered without a Court canvass must state that signing counsel is authorized, the defendant understands the agreement, and the parties waive 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

The submission must list expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, identify each witness, and state expected scheduling problems.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a Court canvass is required for an agreement that waives rights or legal defects, has questioned or unclear legal sufficiency, assumes counts not in the complaint, or when the Court otherwise finds a canvass appropriate.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Discovery motion or objection

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a discovery motion or objection must be accompanied by an affidavit with the Request for Adjudication stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

Motions and objections about discovery will not be considered by the court (and may be summarily denied without prejudice) unless an affidavit is filed with the Request for Adjudication that states that counsel and self-represented parties have made good faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be submitted.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under order #6 above.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Written proposed orders complying with Practice Book § 25-30(c) and (d) must be submitted.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation involving attorneys’ fees must identify the specific provision in a valid written lease authorizing those fees; fees charged remain subject to Court review.

No legal fees can be charged to a defendant/tenant in a summary process action unless there is a valid written lease between the parties with an attorneys’ fee provision. Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision. All attorneys’ fees so charged are subject to review by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial or hearing submission

The submission must include an indexed 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case date submission

The party must list pending motions it will not pursue on the Case Date; absent a contrary court order, those motions are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if none, for trial.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case date submission

A pending motion concerning child support requires a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet.

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

Documentation in another language must be accompanied by a certified English translation when uploaded.

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