Superior Court, Judicial District of New Britain, Connecticut Filing Rules

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

The military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before the request.

Markings generally must be submitted through E-Services; exempt attorneys and self-represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must use the telephone line, while enrolled self-represented parties may use either method.

An appearing attorney is presumed able to view exhibits electronically unless the attorney notifies the submitter of inability at least ten days before the proceeding.

Consent to a continuance may be indicated only after it has been received from every party.

Exhibits longer than five pages must be paginated at the bottom of the page.

If a later assignment conflicts with the prior assignment, the attorney must immediately notify the Presiding Judge where the prior trial or contested hearing will take place.

Documentation containing personal identifying information must be redacted in accordance with Practice Book 4-7.

Oral argument on motions is discretionary with the court, except where Practice Book Section 11-18 (a)(1) and (2) provides a right to oral argument.

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.