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

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Form JD-JM 218 submission

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

The police officer shall submit to the reviewing judge the completed Form JD-JM 218 with Form JD-JM 190 (Order to Detain-Probable Cause Determination Request) and supporting documents.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations providing for repairs must identify each repair, state its completion date, and include the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify each of the repairs to be made; Specify completion dates for each repair; and Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove AMC or GAL

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

Pursuant to Public Act 14-3 Sec. 4, any party who seeks the removal of counsel for the minor child or the guardian ad litem for the minor child shall do so by filing a motion with the court, with proper notice to all appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record and any guardian ad litem of record. Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must list the legal and factual issues in dispute.

A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, including the listed public-health, marriage, and court records.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent and releases of information

Participation requires a written, executed informed consent and any associated releases of information.

The parent(s) participation requires a written, executed “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” and the execution of any associated “Releases of Information”.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint affidavit

When both parties are represented by counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming that they discussed all disputed issues.

In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must list all pending motions that need to be decided before trial, including motions in limine and motions to preclude evidence.

A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The original informed consent must remain in the court file.

The original of the “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” shall remain in the court file.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

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.

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.]

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion adjudication request

A Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116, must be filed to request adjudication of a motion in a DMD matter.

Motions and requests filed in DMD matters do not appear on a short calendar. You must file a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116 in order to request adjudication of a motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

The parties must provide copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must identify the operative pleadings and any Practice Book § 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

A request for a non-agreed evaluation must be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.

A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management conference memorandum

The memorandum must summarize the parties’ contentions and defenses, unresolved pleadings, motions and discovery, outstanding discovery, expected witnesses and their testimony and availability, evidentiary issues, settlement efforts, estimated trial length, and special services needed.

Two weeks before the trial management conference, counsel and pro se parties shall submit a memorandum which shall include the following information: a. Summary of petitioner’s contentions and respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds; b. Unresolved pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; c. Discovery outstanding; d. List of lay and expert witnesses reasonably expected to be called with approximate length of direct testimony, summary of anticipated testimony, and availability of witnesses; e. Anticipated evidentiary issues or judicial notice requests; f. Summary and status of settlement efforts; g. Estimated length of trial; h. Special services required, i.e., interpreter, habeas, VCR, teleconference to remote location.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Citations

Citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

Note: all citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Every stipulation must specify the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs, and marshal fees.

All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Plaintiff affidavit

The plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit showing compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. § 8-265dd.

The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

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.

A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

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

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if there are children under the age of 18.

CRITICAL

Applies to

List of pending motions

The parties must provide a list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before evidence begins.

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided prior to the start of evidence, such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

A discovery motion or objection must include, with its Request for Adjudication, an affidavit stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Legal memorandum

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.

Before the start of evidence, unless otherwise ordered by the court at the trial management conference or by the assigned trial judge, each side must file the following with the court: A brief legal memorandum containing statements of law and legal theories in the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motions list

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

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before the start of the trial or hearing such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint stipulation

Unless the court orders otherwise, each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides 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: Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a joint trial management report must be filed before the 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

All exhibits must comply with Practice Book § 4-7 concerning personal identifying information.

All exhibits shall comply with Practice Book § 4-7 regarding personal identifying information.

WARNING

Applies to

Form

At the CSC, a CSO or other court representative should complete Form JD-JM-46 with input from all parties and submit it for the judge’s signature.

At the CSC, pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21 (c), a CSO or another representative of the court should complete JD-JM-46 with the input of all parties in the case. Once completed, the Form should be submitted for the Judge’s signature;

WARNING

Applies to

Joint trial management report

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

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

WARNING

Whether preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms, and jury interrogatories are submitted is at the trial judge’s discretion.

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Trial management report

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

The movant should not include Form JD-JM-46 as part of a motion for psychological evaluation.

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

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Child position report

The report should include the specific date counsel consulted with the child or youth, the nature of the contact, whether the specifics of the proposed plan were discussed, and whether the concerns or opinions of the child or youth were elicited.

The report should include the specific date counsel consulted with the child or youth, the nature of the contact, whether the specifics of the proposed plan were discussed, and whether the concerns or opinions of the child or youth were elicited.

WARNING

Applies to

E services exemption application

Attorneys seeking an E-Services exemption may apply by submitting form JD-CL-92 according to its instructions.

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

WARNING

Applies to

Affidavit of appraisal

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Motion

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Position letter

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

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

INFO

Applies to

Arguable motion

A party may request paper review of an arguable motion by marking it “TAKE PAPERS”; unless otherwise ordered, the order does not require the Court to decide the motion on the papers.

A party can request that the Court decide a motion listed as arguable (ARG) by reviewing the papers by marking the motion �TAKE PAPERS.�

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

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

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

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Written claim for relief

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

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