Superior Court, Judicial District of Litchfield, Connecticut
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Proposed Exhibits
- 2 copies • At Least Two Weeks Before Tmc or Trial or Hearing
- 2 copies • At Trial Management Conference
Adjournments
- A pending case may not be rescheduled without the Court’s express permission.
- Continuance requests must be timely and in writing unless an emergency occurs.
- Outstanding discovery or deposition disputes must not delay the start of trial.
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Communication
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Document Format Requirements8 rules
Exhibit documents submitted electronically for hearings and trials on paperless civil files 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.
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.
- File type
- Exhibits
Any documentation in support of parentage shall be scanned in a PDF format and uploaded to E-services.
- File type
- Parentage documentation
All exhibits shall be copied single sided.
Any exhibit over five (5) pages shall be paginated at the bottom of the page.
- More than 5 pages
Formatting
- •Pagination must appear at the bottom of the page
Exhibits submitted electronically by attorneys and law firms 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.
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.
- File type
- Paper
- Proposed exhibits
At the conference, the court shall also determine which, if any, of the designated contents of the record shall be transmitted to the parties and/or the court in paper format because such papers are either difficult to reproduce electronically or difficult to review in electronic format.
Document Filing Requirements96 rules
A stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that signing counsel is authorized, that the defendant understands the agreement, and that the parties waive 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.
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 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.
All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.
Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.
The trial management report must include the specified case description, disputed issues, witness and motion lists, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, trial-time estimate, and scheduling problems.
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 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 orders otherwise, each side must file a brief legal memorandum containing the case's statements of law and legal theories 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.
Unless the court orders otherwise, each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides 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.
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.
A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).
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.
Unless the court orders otherwise, a qualifying discovery or deposition motion filed within six months of trial requires a Request for Adjudication on form JD-CV-119 containing an affidavit certifying the filing timing and unsuccessful bona fide resolution efforts.
Court's wording
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. 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.
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 state 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 must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, including the listed public-health, marriage, and court records.
Court's wording
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.
Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.
DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.
Trial management memoranda must include the listed case contentions, discovery and motion status, evaluations, stipulations, disputes, trial length, witness information, outstanding matters, trial needs, and other helpful preliminary matters.
Court's wording
The memoranda shall include the following: A summary of the petitioner’s contentions and the respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds, together with a summary of settlement efforts; Any outstanding discovery requests and the status; Any motions pending to be filed; Evaluations; Admissions or stipulations; Evidentiary disputes or judicial notice; Estimated length of trial; 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; 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; 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. 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 Other preliminary matters that may aid in the trial and disposition of the case.
All exhibits shall comply with Practice Book § 4-7 regarding personal identifying information.
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.
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.
The stamped and signed order shall be placed in the court file.
A non-DCF party requesting an evaluation must state the reason, estimated cost and payer, estimated completion time, proposed evaluator documents, and whether it seeks control over sharing the results.
Court's wording
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.
A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.
If permitted to submit a letter instead of appearing, the AMC’s 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.
Court's wording
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
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.
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.
The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion.
Participation requires a written, executed informed consent and 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”.
Parent/Guardian(s) or minor parent(s)’court appointed guardian ad litem is/are required to sign for minor parent(s).
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.
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.
All motions filed by agreement must clearly state on their “face that there is such an agreement,” pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-1 (e);
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. Inclusion on the list is at the discretion of the Civil Presiding Judge.
An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection.
A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.
If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.
A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.
An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case.
A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute.
A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence.
The report must identify each witness and anticipated scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses may not testify absent good cause or rebuttal, and the order does not change Practice Book § 13-4 expert-disclosure requirements.
Court's wording
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 identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.
A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to the scheduled trial management conference.
Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues are involved.
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.
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).
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).
Each party must provide an indexed list of expected exhibits with brief 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.
A party with a pending financial motion must provide a current sworn financial affidavit, except when an affidavit is already on file, there has been no substantial financial change, and the party 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.
Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).
Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).
A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if applicable.
A party with multiple pending motions must list the motions it will pursue, estimate hearing time for each, rank them by priority, and be prepared to begin each listed hearing on the Case Date even if it must continue later.
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.
Each party must provide an identified list of expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, note expected scheduling problems, and separately comply with Practice Book § 13-4 for expert disclosures.
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 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.
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.
Note: all citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.
The parties must provide an identified list of expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, disclose expected scheduling problems, and continue to comply with Practice Book § 13-4 for expert disclosures.
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 parties must provide an indexed list of expected exhibits with brief descriptions and identify any objections and their 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.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must electronically submit PDF exhibits 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 electronic-services exemption must electronically submit exhibit documents for hearings and trials in paperless Civil matters.
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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Electronic exhibits are submitted through E-Services by looking up the case and selecting “E-File an Exhibit.”
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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Physical objects, video or audio files, items that cannot be converted to PDF, court-ordered physical exhibits, and exhibits submitted under seal must be submitted in physical format rather than electronically.
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
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Parentage-supporting 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.
Page 3 | 4. Parentage
DCF or the AAG must upload the final agreed specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of 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
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.
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.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Jury Trial Management Order
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. 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.
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. 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order
Markings must be submitted through E-Services except that exempt attorneys and self-represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must use the telephone marking line; enrolled self-represented parties may use either method.
Markings must be submitted electronically through E-Services . 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. Self-represented parties enrolled in E-Services may mark their matters electronically or by calling the telephone marking line.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order
The original note, mortgage deed, and assignment of mortgage must be uploaded individually as an electronic exhibit 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
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.
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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Requests for Adjudication must be e-filed, except by self-represented parties who choose 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Self-represented parties enrolled in E-Services may mark Short Calendar matters electronically or by telephone, but electronic marking is optional.
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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order
Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site by selecting “E-File an Exhibit” for their case.
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.
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically but are not required to do so.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site by selecting “E-File an Exhibit” for their case.
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.
Page 1 | Electronic submission of exhibits
Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
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.
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.
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
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.
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Unless the court orders otherwise, the required legal memorandum and written joint stipulation must be filed 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:
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Exhibits must be submitted electronically no later than ten days before the presentment hearing.
All exhibits must be submitted electronically by no later than ten days prior to the presentment hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
The required affidavit and database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before a request for default following a properly noticed party’s failure to appear.
If a party who has been given prior proper notice fails to appear at a case status conference, pretrial, or court hearing, the court may order a default judgment against that party. 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 | 3. 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
The motion must be filed as soon as possible to avoid delaying the contested proceeding.
shall file a motion to the court as soon as possible so as to not delay the contested proceeding.
Page 5 | Trial management procedures
For exhibits unavailable at the trial management conference, the offering attorney must present them to the clerk at least one-half hour before trial begins.
For any exhibits not available at the time of the TMC, the attorney offering the exhibits shall present the exhibits to the clerk at least one-half hour before the scheduled start of any trial for consideration of admission before the court.
Page 5 | B. Trial management conference (TMC)
A trial management memorandum must be filed at least one week before the scheduled 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
When reasonably practicable, records disclosure motions for substance abuse records and motions for qualified protective orders for protected health information must be filed before 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
DCF must file a status report one week before the in-court review addressing compliance with specific steps, child services, foster-care licensing, and outstanding services caused by 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.
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
For a youth age 18 or older who remains in voluntary DCF placement, the post-majority attorney must file a position letter within 30 days after DCF files the permanency plan.
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 written position must be submitted before or at the hearing on the motion.
The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion.
Page 9 | 12. Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
Objections must be filed within 30 days after the permanency plan is filed with the court.
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 case status update must be filed one week in advance of 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
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the joint trial management report is due 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.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Jury Trial Management Order
Required electronic exhibit submissions must be made 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.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Jury Trial Management Order
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.
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.
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
The required financial affidavits must be filed no later than the Resolution Plan 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).
Page 1 | C. Resolution Plan Dates
For a remote proceeding, paper copies of proposed exhibits must reach 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 documents required by Section A must be exchanged and filed at least five business days before the assigned trial or hearing.
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
A case reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or will be dismissed after that period, unless the judicial authority extends the withdrawal time for good cause 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
The ordinary marking period runs Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. through Thursday at 4:00 p.m. before the calendar, with different closing times when a state holiday falls on Thursday or Friday.
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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order
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).
Page 1 | Regional Family Trial Docket – Trial and Hearing Management Orders
All documents must be e-filed and electronic exhibits uploaded by the close of the short-calendar marking period during 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
The Notice of Intent to Argue must be filed 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Defaults will not be granted at judgment unless the motions were 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
A default for failure to disclose a defense may not be filed until ten 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
The opposing party must respond within the time set by the Practice Book unless the parties agree to an extension in a Request for Adjudication or filed written stipulation, or the court extends the time on 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
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:
Page 1 | TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE/CASE STATUS CONFERENCE
If the tenant did not provide the report when filing the action, the municipality must submit the most recent inspection report 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Housing Code Enforcement ("Payment into Court") Standing Order
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
Written requests to charge must follow the timing in the rules of practice unless the trial judge orders them filed earlier.
Preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms and any requests for jury interrogatories will be at the discretion of the trial judge, and 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.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Jury Trial Management Order
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).
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
In qualifying video-conference support-modification matters, the Assistant Attorney General need not appear physically and may file a written claim of objection, provided it is filed before the 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 a motion or objection needs 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Service and Proof of Service Rules
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
Counsel must disclose proposed hearing exhibits to opposing counsel and self-represented parties before the hearing day, allowing time for review and communication about objections, and the parties must confer in advance in good faith to resolve objections.
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. 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
DCF and/or the AAG must circulate the specific steps 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.
Page 4 | 5. Case Status Conferences and Judicial Pretrials
At least two weeks before the TMC—or before 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 notice of the evaluation’s date, time, and place 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.
Page 7 | Standing Orders
The ZTT Community Coordinator must provide copies of the Agreement to DCF, the parent, the parent's attorney, and the child's attorney 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
The DCF Social Worker must provide copies of the case status update 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 DCF Social Worker must provide the ZTT Community Coordinator with notices of hearings, court proceedings, and conferences.
The ZTT Community Coordinator shall be provided with notices of any hearings, court proceedings, conferences, etc. by the DCF Social Worker.
Civil cases
Page 3 | 5. Attendance at Case Events
When court procedures require or allow electronic proposed-exhibit submission, a submitter complies with the exhibit requirements by submitting electronically by the applicable deadline, notifying appearing parties who can view the exhibits, and providing paper or digital copies to those who cannot.
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.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Except for documents covered by Sections D(2) and D(3), documents exchanged under the order must be placed in the court file, and the filing party must serve copies 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 copies to the opposing party and, for a remote Case Date, the court at least two business days before the Case Date; this overrides the five-business-day requirement for other Case Date compliance.
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
Unless Section D(2)(a) applies, the 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
A party pursuing a motion on the Case Date must provide its proposed exhibits to the other party and, for a remote Case Date, to the court under 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
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
A party seeking removal must give proper notice of the motion to all 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
When a party has both a current self-representation appearance and an 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
An appearing attorney is presumed able to view electronic exhibits unless the attorney notifies the submitter of inability at least ten days before the proceeding; a self-represented party is presumed unable unless that party submits exhibits electronically or confirms the 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
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must bring two copies of proposed exhibits to the trial management conference: one court copy and one 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)
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.
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
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
Records ordered disclosed must be reviewed at court and may not be removed from the courthouse.
Any records ordered by the court to be disclosed to the parties shall be reviewed at court. No records subject to this section shall be removed from the courthouse.
Page 6 | D. Records Disclosure Motion
Records must not be disclosed to the parties until after the motion hearing and the listed providers have had an opportunity to be heard.
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
Court-ordered evaluations are confidential and may be transmitted, released, or used only as appropriate in the pending case unless a prior court order 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.
Page 7 | Standing Orders
Electronic exhibits uploaded to obtain a foreclosure judgment will be sealed by the clerk 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.
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Personally identifying information required on the specified court forms falls within the exception to redaction requirements.
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
Discovery motions and objections require 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
If changes to a proposed agreement are necessary, the parties should be informed and a CSC 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;
Page 1 | Motions Filed by Agreement
Oral argument on motions is within the court's discretion, except where it is a matter of right under Practice Book Section 11-18 (a)(1) and (2).
Oral argument on motions is at the discretion of the court, except as a matter of right under Practice Book Section 11-18 (a)(1) and (2).
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
At the first status conference, the court may decide pending motions or objections and may issue a scheduling order and trial date.
At the first status conference, the court may decide any pending motions or objections and may issue a scheduling order and a trial date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A pending case may not be rescheduled without the Court’s express permission.
No pending case will be rescheduled without express permission from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
Continuance requests must be timely and in writing unless an emergency occurs.
All requests must be timely and in writing unless an emergency occurs.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
Consent may be indicated only after all parties have consented, and unanimous agreement to continue does not automatically grant the motion.
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 | 3. Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
Counsel 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 | 3. Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
Counsel unable to attend a scheduled court matter 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 | 3. Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
A party who twice misses a court-ordered or approved evaluation or examination may be sanctioned unless a timely, good-cause postponement or rescheduling is obtained in advance at no cost to the paying party; counsel must promptly inform clients of this requirement.
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.
Page 7 | Standing Orders
If any party is not ready to mediate, a motion for continuance, a motion to extend the mediation period, or both must be filed with the court.
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
A motion for an extension of time must state whether the opposing party objects or whether that party's position cannot be determined; the parties may also agree to an extension through a Request for Adjudication or filed written stipulation.
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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
Outstanding discovery or deposition disputes must not delay the start of trial.
Outstanding discovery or deposition disputes shall not delay the commencement of trial.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Discovery and Deposition Dispute Order
The judicial authority may extend the 120-day withdrawal period for good cause 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 and parties must identify their availability at the case status conference; persons absent or unable to access their calendars may not receive continuances for scheduling conflicts.
At the case status conference, counsel and parties shall identify their availability for future court events. 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
If unexpected events cancel a calendar, parties may reclaim their motions for 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 | Short Calendar Order
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel for an incarcerated party must confirm with the Clerk’s Office, as necessary, whether the court has 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 | 3. 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 | 3. Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
An attorney with a contested hearing must disclose that assignment to a judge making a conflicting assignment 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 | 3. Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
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;
Page 2 | Evaluation Process and Release of the Report
After the report is filed, court staff may distribute it to counsel of record, but may release it to self-represented parties or parents only under a court order.
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. 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.
Page 2 | Evaluation Process and Release of the Report
Changes to the evaluation order require court approval and may be relayed to the evaluator only by a CSO or other court representative unless the order expressly authorizes another party to contact the evaluator.
Any changes to the initial court order authorizing the evaluation must be approved by the court 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;
Page 2 | Evaluation Process and Release of the Report
The party who filed a Request for Adjudication must promptly notify the court officer in writing if the matter 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT STANDING ORDER
If the primary trial settles, clerk’s office staff may, with the presiding judge’s approval, contact parties on the backup calendar and expect their cases to be trial ready.
If the primary trial settles, the clerk’s office staff, with the approval of the presiding judge, may contact the parties on the back-up calendar list and expect the case to be trial ready.
Page 8 | 8. Trials/Contested Hearings
After the judge signs the order, the CSO should coordinate scheduling with the evaluator and family and forward authorized documents and collateral-contact information to the evaluator.
Once the court order is signed by the judge, the CSO should work with the appointed evaluator and the family to schedule the evaluation and forward all authorized documents and collateral contacts information to the evaluator;
Page 2 | Evaluation Process and Release of the Report
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 proceeding 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.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
A telephone marking must provide the case’s calendar position, name and docket number, motion entry number and title, marker’s name and applicable law firm, and confirmation that 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
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order
Do not call the clerk’s office to confirm delivery; the electronic Short Calendar Markings Confirmation and Receipt confirms receipt of a marking.
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 | Short Calendar Order
Questions may be directed by email to Ron Ferraro, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury.
Please direct questions to Ron Ferraro, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Ronald.Ferraro@jud.ct.gov
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Questions may also be directed by email to Amanda Lamore, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury.
or Amanda Lamore, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Amanda.Lamore@jud.ct.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
A party may request assistance resolving a deposition dispute through a conference by contacting the Civil Caseflow Office in the Judicial District where the matter 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. The parties will be notified should the court decide that an immediate conference is in order
Civil cases
Page 1 | Discovery and Deposition Dispute Order