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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The report must list all pending motions that must be decided before trial, including motions in limine or 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.

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Applies to

Witness list

The parties must provide an identified list of expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, note scheduling problems, and continue to comply with Practice Book Sec. 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

The parties must provide written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A non-DCF party requesting an evaluation must state the reason, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed evaluator documents, and whether the party 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

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 report

The 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

Participation 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.

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Case date motion list

A party must list pending motions it will not pursue on the Case Date; unless the court orders otherwise, those motions are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Legal memorandum

Each side must file a brief legal memorandum stating the law and legal theories in the case before evidence begins, unless otherwise ordered.

A brief legal memorandum containing statements of law and legal theories in the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation involving attorneys’ fees must refer to the specific attorneys’ fee provision in the lease.

Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision.

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Applies to

Child position report

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Participation consent

A parent or guardian, or the minor parent’s court-appointed guardian ad litem, must 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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must submit an exhibit list with the required index, 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

Child support guidelines worksheet

The parties must provide a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet when applicable.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

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

Case date motion lists

A party with more than one pending motion at the Case Date must provide the motion lists specified in Section B(3).

If a party has more than one motion that is pending at the time of the Case Date, the party shall provide:

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Applies to

Status report

The status report filed before the in-court review must update the court and parties on compliance with specific steps, services for the children, foster-care licensing, and outstanding services due to waitlists.

DCF shall file a status report one week before the ICR to update the court and parties on the parties' compliance with specific steps, services for the child/ren, foster care licensing, and any outstanding services due to waitlists.

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Applies to

Joint stipulation

Each side must file in writing any facts both sides agree to before evidence begins, unless otherwise ordered.

Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motion list

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

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

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Applies to

Telephone marking

A telephone marking must provide the case’s calendar position, name and docket number, motion entry number and title, marker’s full name and law firm if applicable, and confirmation that counsel and self-represented 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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Sworn financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be submitted when the Court must decide financial issues.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps and circulate them 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation in another language

Documentation in another language must be uploaded with a certified English translation.

Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Appraiser testimony

For a deficiency judgment, the appraiser must testify if the appraisal is below the fair market value found at judgment or if fair market value is contested.

In the case of deficiency judgments, the appraiser shall testify if the appraisal is lower than the fair market value found at the date of judgment or if the fair market value is contested.

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Motion filed by agreement

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);

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit

The plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. § 8-265dd, the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A court canvass is required for agreements that waive rights or legal defects, raise questions about legal sufficiency, are unclear, assume counts not in the complaint, or otherwise warrant a canvass in the Court’s view.

A court canvass is required when any agreement waives rights or legal defects, where the legal sufficiency of the agreement is in question, unclear, or assumes counts not in the complaint, and whenever the court finds it appropriate.

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Applies to

Trial management report

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

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

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Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A pending motion concerning child support requires a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet.

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Participation consent

Participation requires a written, executed informed consent and execution of 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”.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

For a contested motion, the movant should not include Form JD-JM-46 but should provide a list of collateral contacts or documents for release to the evaluator.

The movant should not submit Form JD-JM-46 as part of the motion for psychological evaluation but should provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents to be released to the evaluator;

WARNING

Applies to

Exemption application

Attorneys seeking an E-Services exemption may apply using form JD-CL-92 and must follow the form’s 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

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

Citation

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit of appraisal

An Affidavit of Appraisal should be submitted instead of testimony unless fair market value is contested.

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

WARNING

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;

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

Motion filed by agreement

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;

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Scheduling order

The scheduling order must include dates for designated record filings, briefs and reply briefs, pretrials or other appropriate conferences, and the appeal hearing.

The first time that the appeal appears on the administrative appeals calendar, the court and the parties will establish, or will set up a conference to establish, which of the contents of the record are to be transmitted, and will set up a scheduling order which will include dates for the filing of the designated contents of the record, for the submission of briefs and reply briefs, for pretrials, or other appropriate conferences, and for the hearing on the administrative appeal.

WARNING

Applies to

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).

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

A party may, but is not required to, provide written proposed orders under Practice Book Sec. 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).

INFO

The trial judge has discretion over preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms, and jury interrogatories; written requests to charge follow the rules of practice unless the judge orders earlier filing.

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.