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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS INVOLVING ATTORNEYS’ FEES All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS INVOLVING ATTORNEYS’ FEES All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion adjudication request

Motions and requests in DMD matters do not appear on the short calendar; 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.

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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 AAG shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless the court orders otherwise, a stipulation involving attorneys’ fees must reference the specific lease provision; legal fees may be charged to a defendant or tenant in a summary process action only if a valid written lease contains an attorneys’ fee provision.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS INVOLVING ATTORNEYS’ FEES 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

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

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police information request

A police officer requesting the information must complete Form JD-JM 218.

A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, 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.

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Applies to

Witness list

Each party must provide an appropriately identified list of expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, noting expected scheduling problems; expert disclosures remain subject to Practice Book § 13-4.

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

Child support guidelines worksheet

If applicable, the parties must provide a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e).

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

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Applies to

Pending motions list

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before evidence begins, must be submitted.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice

The notice to providers must state that the motion hearing will occur at 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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

A party with multiple pending motions must list those it does not intend to pursue on the Case Date; absent a contrary court order, those motions are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if there is 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

Child support guidelines worksheet

A party must provide a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet when a pending motion concerns child support.

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).

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Applies to

Extension agreement

An agreement extending the response time must be indicated in the Request for Adjudication or in a written stipulation filed with the court.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF must document any agreed changes to the specific steps.

Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless the court orders otherwise, repair stipulations must specify each repair, its completion date, and the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS INVOLVING 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

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Legal memorandum

Each side must file a brief legal memorandum containing the case's statements of law and legal theories before evidence begins, unless otherwise ordered.

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

Stipulation or agreement

Issues agreed upon by the parties must be submitted in a written stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.

Any issues agreed upon by the parties shall be submitted in writing by stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

If financial issues are involved, the parties must provide current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a).

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion pleading or document

Must include

case number

Filed motions, pleadings, and documents must include the newly assigned docket number with 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.

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

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);

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

For qualifying discovery or deposition motions, adjudication requires a Request for Adjudication on form JD-CV-119 containing an affidavit with the specified certifications.

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). 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

A party with multiple pending motions must list the motions it intends to pursue, estimate hearing time for each, rank them by priority, and be ready 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Itemization

The Plaintiff’s attorney must bring updated itemizations of the amounts needed to satisfy the loan and of all overdue amounts causing default to each mediation session.

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

Current sworn financial affidavit

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

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

Joint trial management report

A witness omitted from the trial management 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

Parentage documentation

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

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

For a pending financial motion, a party must provide a current sworn financial affidavit unless the stated prior-filing, no-substantial-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

Motion to remove amc or gal

A party seeking removal must file a motion with the court that sets forth all relied-upon facts.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must address the listed contentions, discovery, motions, evaluations, stipulations, disputes, trial estimates, witnesses, outstanding matters, trial needs, and other preliminary matters.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inspection report

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.

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

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 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

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case and docket number, when the 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

Specific steps

The final agreed specific steps must be submitted to E-Services.

DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must submit an expected-exhibits list using the specified plaintiff and defendant indexes, with brief 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

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach agreement, the joint trial management report must state each side’s position.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless the court orders otherwise, a stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that any attorney signing for a client is authorized, that the defendant fully understands the agreement, and that the parties waive canvass.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS ENTERED WITHOUT COURT 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

Joint stipulation

Each side must file in writing any joint stipulation of facts agreed to by both sides before evidence begins, unless otherwise ordered.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must provide a list of expected exhibits 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

Default judgment request

A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before a request for 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

Participation requires an executed written informed consent and execution of any associated releases of information.

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”.

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Applies to

Witness list

Each party must submit an expected-witness list identifying each witness as a party, eyewitness, or expert, including anticipated rebuttal witnesses and expected scheduling problems; expert 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

Memorandum

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.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Submission to reviewing judge

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

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.