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

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Applies to

Order

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

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

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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.

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Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be provided when financial issues are involved.

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

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Motion for continuance

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

In any motion for continuance, the moving party shall include the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts made to resolve the scheduling conflict.

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Motions not to be pursued list

A party with multiple pending motions must list those it will not pursue on the Case Date; unless the court orders otherwise, 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for the court to schedule or act on a motion, objection, or request, 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

A parent or guardian, or a minor parent's court-appointed guardian ad litem, is required to sign for a minor parent.

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

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Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must estimate the time required for jury selection.

An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

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

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Witness list

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.

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.

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Exhibit list

The parties must provide an indexed list of expected exhibits with brief descriptions and identify any objections and their known grounds.

A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the 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.

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Financial affidavit

If the action or motion for a Resolution Plan Date involves financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) on or before 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

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.

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.

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Parentage documentation

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

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

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Witness list

A witness omitted from the trial management report 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

In a summary process action, a stipulation charging a defendant or tenant attorneys’ fees must identify the specific lease provision, and such fees may be charged only if a valid written lease contains an attorneys’ fee provision.

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.

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Motion

A motion filed by agreement must state on its face that the parties agree.

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

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Letter

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.

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

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Written notice

DCF must give the respondent, their counsel, and the child’s counsel written notice of when referrals were made and any waitlist and its approximate duration.

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.

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Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must include a brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

When e-filing a Request for Adjudication, the filer must select “Request for Adjudication Complex Litigation” as the form name.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Court filing

Must include

case number

Every motion, pleading, and filed document must display the newly assigned docket number, including its prefix, and the specified court identification at the top.

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

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Joint trial management report

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

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

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Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A party with a pending child-support motion must provide a completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e).

If there is a pending motion that concerns child support, a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e).

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Applies to

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.

A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

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Exhibit list

Each party must provide an indexed list of expected exhibits 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Resume

An attorney seeking inclusion on the foreclosure committee list must submit a resume demonstrating ability to perform the committee work to the Civil Presiding Judge for the district where the attorney’s office is located; inclusion is discretionary.

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.

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Financial affidavit

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.

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.

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Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the Section A(6) exhibit list must be provided.

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

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Form JD-JM 218

A police officer requesting the specified 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).

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Proposed order

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

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

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Trial management report

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.

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

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Trial management memorandum

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.

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.

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Proposed order

Must include

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).

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Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must estimate the time necessary to try the case.

An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Mediation session itemization

At each mediation session, the Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of the fees, costs, charges, and attorney’s fees needed to satisfy the loan, as well as overdue amounts causing default.

The Plaintiff�s attorney must bring to each mediation session an updated itemization of all fees and costs including any other charges and attorneys� fees requested that must be paid in order to satisfy the full obligations of the loan and an itemization of all overdue amounts causing the loan to be in default.

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Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in writing by a 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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Notice of intent to argue

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

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

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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.

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Child support guidelines worksheet

A completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e) must be provided when applicable.

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

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Non arguable motion

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

If a party is asking the Court to hear argument on any non-arguable motion, mark the motion "Take Papers" and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).

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Status report

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

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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.

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Motions to be pursued list

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.

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.

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Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps 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.

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Child position report

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the permanency plan in writing.

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

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Notice to providers

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

The notice to the providers in said motion shall reflect that the hearing on the motion will be held on the same date and time as the trial management conference or with permission of the court another date that is convenient for the assigned trial judge.

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