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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that the parties waive canvass before the Court.

A statement that the parties are waiving canvass before the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for a motion or objection to be decided, and the court will not schedule or act on it without one, except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings.

A Request for Adjudication form must be filed for any motion or objection to be decided by the court. The court will not schedule or act on any motion, objection, or request unless a Request for Adjudication is filed (except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Memorandum

Counsel and pro se parties must submit a memorandum two weeks before the trial management conference covering the listed case, discovery, witness, evidentiary, settlement, trial-length, and special-service information.

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

Case date motion list

A party pursuing motions must list them in priority order, estimate hearing time for each, and be ready to begin each hearing on the Case Date.

A list of the motions the party intends to pursue on the Case Date by having a hearing on the Case Date or, if the estimated length of the hearing exceeds the time available, on a subsequent date assigned at the Case Date; provided, that the filing party must be prepared to commence the hearing of any motion on this list on the Case Date, even if completion of the hearing requires additional time at a later date. The list shall include an estimate of the amount of hearing time expected to be required for the hearing of each listed motion. Motions shall be listed in order of the priority in which the filing party believes the motions should be heard.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The joint trial management report must include the listed case description, issues, witness information, motions, pleadings and expert disclosures, trial-time estimate, and scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses generally may not testify, subject to the stated exceptions.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for continuance

A continuance motion must identify the conflicting case and docket number, when the conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

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

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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Resume

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in writing as 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motion list

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Municipal 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police officer information request

A police officer requesting the information must complete Form JD-JM 218 and submit it to the reviewing judge with Form JD-JM 190 and supporting documents.

A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new). Disclosure of said information by the Judicial Branch’s Court Support Service Division (CSSD) shall be in accordance with CSSD protocol. 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

An opposing party 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

For a trial or hearing involving financial issues, the parties must provide current sworn financial affidavits.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

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

the filer shall select "Request for Adjudication Complex Litigation" when naming the form in e-filing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

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

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

Position letter

A. 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.

A. 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, repair stipulations must specify each repair, its completion date, and 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update and provide copies 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for motion adjudication

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, stipulations 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion pleading or document

Must include

case number

All filed motions, pleadings, and documents must include the newly assigned docket number and the specified court designation at the top.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that the defendant fully understands the agreement.

A statement that the defendant represents that he/she fully understands the agreement; and

CRITICAL

Applies to

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

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

The Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying the motion’s timely filing, bona fide resolution efforts, and the participants’ inability to agree.

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

Mediation session itemization

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must include the listed content, including party positions and settlement efforts, discovery and motion status, witnesses and expected testimony, disputed matters, trial needs, and other matters that may aid trial or disposition.

The memoranda shall include the following: i. A summary of the petitioner’s contentions and the respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds, together with a summary of settlement efforts; ii. Any outstanding discovery requests and the status; iii. Any motions pending to be filed; iv. Evaluations; v. Admissions or stipulations; vi. Evidentiary disputes or judicial notice; vii. Estimated length of trial; viii. Proposed witnesses including the following: (a) the name and address of each fact witness, (b) a summary of expected testimony and (c) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; ix. Proposed expert witness, including the following: (a) the name and address of each expert witness, (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, (c) a summary of the expected testimony, and (d) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; x. A list of each pleading, motion, discovery matter, evaluation, and evidence where there is any dispute about or any outstanding matter, and a summary of the matter. xi. A list of trial needs and requests, including but not limited to, one or more interpreters, audio or visual equipment, telephone conference or TEAMS capacity for remote request; and xii. Other preliminary matters that may aid in the trial and disposition of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Letter

If the AMC is absent and the court permits a substitute letter, the letter must explain the absence, give the date and location of the last home visit and whether it was in person or electronic, and state 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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

For a Resolution Plan Date involving financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits 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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

Each party must submit a witness list identifying reasonably expected case-in-chief and rebuttal witnesses, their roles, and expected scheduling problems.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation order

An agreed evaluation order may be approved without all parties present, but the stamped and signed order must be placed in the court file.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint affidavit

When both parties have 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

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be submitted.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The 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

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide documentation establishing parentage, including the listed examples.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

A pending motion concerning financial issues requires a current sworn financial affidavit, except when the stated prior-filing, no-substantial-change, and testimony conditions are all met.

If there is a pending motion that concerns financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a); provided, that if a party has already filed a financial affidavit in the case, there has been no substantial change in the party’s financial condition in the interim, and the party is prepared to so testify on the Case Date, no additional financial affidavit is required of the party at this time.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation entered without a court canvass must state that any attorney signing for a client is authorized to enter the stipulation on the client’s behalf.

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default judgment request

A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before any request for default for failure to appear.

Prior to entering a default for failure to appear, a military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry shall be filed at least two weeks prior to any request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Discovery motion or objection

An affidavit stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve a discovery dispute must be filed with the Request for Adjudication.

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

Trial management report

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

A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

To obtain adjudication of a qualifying discovery or deposition motion, file a Request for Adjudication of Discovery or Deposition Dispute using form JD-CV-119.

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

A joint trial management report must be filed with the court 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

The parties must provide an indexed exhibit list with brief descriptions and any known objections and grounds.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The report must estimate the time necessary to try the case.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

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

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