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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Status report

The status report filed before the in-court review must update the court and parties on compliance with specific steps, services for the 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 management report

The trial management report must include the specified case description, disputed issues, witness information, pending and anticipated motions, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, time estimates, and scheduling problems; 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Resume

To be included on the committee list, an attorney must submit to the district’s Civil Presiding Judge a resume demonstrating ability to perform committee work.

To be included on the list, an attorney must submit a resume demonstrating your ability to perform the work required of a committee to the Civil Presiding Judge for the judicial district where the attorney�s office is located.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

A minor parent's court-appointed guardian ad litem must sign for the minor parent.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Letter

If the court permits an absent AMC to submit a letter instead of appearing, the letter must state why the AMC cannot appear, when and where the last home visit occurred, whether it was in person or electronic, and any concerns noted.

C. 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

Referral notice

When referrals are made, DCF must give the respondent, their counsel, and the child’s counsel written notice stating that referrals were made and whether there is a waitlist and its approximate duration.

B. 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

If a Resolution Plan Date concerns financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits by 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).

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A party other than DCF requesting an evaluation must state the request's reason, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed evaluator documents, and whether the party seeks control over sharing the results.

D. If an evaluation request is made by a party other than DCF, that party shall indicate: i. the reason or need for the request; ii. the estimated cost and who should pay; iii. the estimated time for completion of each evaluation; iv. any proposed documents to be provided to the evaluator; and v. whether the party asking for the evaluation is also asking for the right to decide if the results of the evaluation must be shared with the other parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

For a non-arguable motion, a party seeking a papers decision must mark it Take Papers; a party seeking argument must mark it Take Papers and file Request for Argument form JD-CV-128.

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." 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).

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

Proposed order

The 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

Discovery motion or objection

A discovery motion or objection requires an affidavit filed 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

Psychological evaluation motion

Motions for psychological evaluation must be filed and processed under Practice Book § 34a-21 and the specified guidelines.

All motions for psychological evaluation shall be filed and processed pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21 and “Motions for Psychological Evaluation Guidelines,” effective November 14, 2022.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit of compliance with conn gen stats 8 265dd

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 before the In Court Review.

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

Proposed exhibits

The parties must provide copies of the exhibits listed in their exhibit lists.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation order

A stamped and signed order approving an agreed evaluation must be placed in the court file, and the judge may approve it without all parties present.

B. An order for an evaluation that the parties agree to, such as a court evaluation, may be approved by the judge without all parties being present. The stamped and signed order shall be placed in the court file.

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.

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

Pending motions list

The parties must provide a list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before trial or the hearing.

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

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.

C. 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

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.

WARNING

Once completed, the Form should be submitted for the Judge’s signature;

Once completed, the Form should be submitted for the Judge’s signature;

WARNING

Applies to

Joint trial management report

A party should identify in the joint trial management report any motion it anticipates filing before the start of evidence.

If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s).

WARNING

Applies to

Child position report

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.

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

Only proposed exhibits brought to the trial management conference will be designated on the exhibit list.

Only proposed exhibits brought to the TMC will be designated on the exhibit list.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should not include Form JD-JM-46 with a contested motion for psychological evaluation.

The movant should not submit Form JD-JM-46 as part of the motion for psychological evaluation

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Position letter

In any position letter, it should include the following: (i) specific reason why counsel is unable to attend; (ii) the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and when the scheduling conflict arose, if applicable; (iii) confirmation that counsel has reviewed the pending matter with their client and obtained the appropriate position; and (iv) if counsel is the attorney for the child, when and where the last home visit was conducted, the manner in which it was conducted, and any concerns noted during the home visit.

In any position letter, it should include the following: (i) specific reason why counsel is unable to attend; (ii) the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and when the scheduling conflict arose, if applicable; (iii) confirmation that counsel has reviewed the pending matter with their client and obtained the appropriate position; and (iv) if counsel is the attorney for the child, when and where the last home visit was conducted, the manner in which it was conducted, and any concerns noted during the home visit.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should provide a list of collateral contacts or documents to be released to the evaluator.

should provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents to be released to the evaluator;

WARNING

At the case status conference, a CSO or other court representative should complete Form JD-JM-46 with input from all parties.

At the CSC, pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21 (c), a CSO or another representative of the court should complete JD-JM-46 with the input of all parties in the case.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit of appraisal

An Affidavit of Appraisal should be submitted instead of testimony, except when fair market value is contested.

An Affidavit of Appraisal should be submitted in lieu of testimony except where fair market value is contested.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant, in addition to the motion for psychological evaluation, should submit a completed Form JD-JM-46 and proof of agreement by all parties to the case;

The movant, in addition to the motion for psychological evaluation, should submit a completed Form JD-JM-46 and proof of agreement by all parties to the case;

WARNING

Applies to

E services exemption application

Attorneys seeking an E-Services exemption must apply using form JD-CL-92 and follow its instructions.

Attorneys who require an exemption from E-Services requirements may apply for an exemption by submitting the Exemption from E-Services Requirements form (JD-CL-92) in accordance with the instructions on the form.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Debt calculation

If the clerk holds the supplemental-judgment disbursement, the debt should be calculated through the date of disbursement.

If supplemental judgment disbursement is held by the clerk, the debt should be calculated to date of disbursement.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Written claim for relief

When the State’s sole interest is providing HUSKY health insurance and no financial support has been provided, the Assistant Attorney General may file a written claim for relief before the proceeding instead of appearing.

In all matters in which the Attorney General has entered an appearance on behalf of the state of Connecticut, where the sole interest of the state is the provision of HUSKY health insurance to family members (that is, where no financial support has been provided to members of the family), instead of appearing at a court proceeding the Assistant Attorney General may, before the court proceeding, file a written claim for relief regarding the state’s interest in the matter.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

A party may, but is not required to, provide written proposed orders under Practice Book § 25-30(c) and (d).

A party may (but is not required to) provide written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).