Superior Court, Judicial District of New Britain, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance 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.

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Records disclosure motion

The motion’s notice to providers must state that the hearing will occur at the TMC or, with court permission, on 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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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 the matter 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).

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Witness list

Each party must submit an identified list of expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, note expected scheduling problems, and comply with the separate expert-disclosure requirements.

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

Caseflow request

To request adjudication of a motion in a DMD matter, file a Caseflow Request (JD-CV-116); motions and requests do not appear on the short calendar.

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

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

Mediation session itemization

The Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of the charges needed to satisfy the loan and all overdue amounts causing default to each mediation session.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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Request to detain and probable cause determination

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

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

A pending financial motion requires a current sworn financial affidavit, except when the party previously filed one, has had no substantial financial change, and 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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Applies to

Witness list

Parties must exchange and file a witness list identifying expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, their identifiers, and expected scheduling problems; expert disclosures remain governed by Practice Book § 13-4.

Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date. 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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Applies to

Pending motions list

A list of all pending motions must be submitted, 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.

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Notice

The written notice must state when referrals were made, whether there is a waitlist, and the approximate waitlist time.

B. 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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Joint trial management report

The report must be joint, and if the parties cannot agree, it must state each side’s position.

A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to the scheduled trial management conference. If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.

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Exhibit list

Parties must exchange and file an indexed list of expected exhibits with descriptions and any known objections and grounds.

Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date. 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

Request for argument

To request argument on a non-arguable motion, a party must mark the motion “Take Papers” and file form JD-CV-128, Request for Argument.

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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Applies to

Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must include the listed content, including the parties’ positions, discovery status, motions, evaluations, stipulations, evidentiary disputes, trial length, witnesses, outstanding disputes, trial needs, and other helpful preliminary matters.

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.

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Applies to

Proposed orders

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

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

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Joint stipulation

Before evidence begins, each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides, unless the court or trial judge orders otherwise.

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.

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Proposed exhibits

Parties must not submit proposed exhibit copies to the court in advance unless the proceeding is remote, and must report to the courtroom clerk at least 15 minutes before the proceeding to complete exhibit marking.

Parties shall not submit copies of proposed exhibits in advance to the court unless the proceeding is to be held by remote means, but shall report to the courtroom clerk at least fifteen (15) minutes before the assigned time for the proceeding in order to complete the marking of exhibits.

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Applies to

Joint trial management report

The report must identify anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses.

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 copies

Parties must exchange and file copies of the exhibits listed in the Section A(6) exhibit list.

Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date. Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Section 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.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Parties must exchange and file written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book § 25-30(c) and (d).

Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date. Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).

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Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(e) must be submitted if 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.

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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.

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Exhibit list

Each party must submit an exhibit list using the specified plaintiff and defendant identifiers, with 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

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

For qualifying discovery or deposition motions filed within six months of trial, adjudication occurs upon filing a Request for Adjudication of Discovery or Deposition Dispute (form JD-CV-119), unless the court orders otherwise.

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

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).

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Exhibit list

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

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

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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.

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Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in a written 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.

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.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. STIPULATIONS INVOLVING 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.

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Applies to

Letter

If the AMC is absent and the court permits a letter instead of an appearance, the letter must state why the AMC cannot appear, when and where the last home visit occurred, how it was conducted, and any concerns noted.

C. 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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, a stipulation entered without a Court canvass must state any signing attorney’s authority, the defendant’s understanding of the agreement, and the parties’ waiver of canvass.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. 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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Applies to

Request for adjudication

Discovery motions and objections require an affidavit filed with the Request for Adjudication 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

A parent or guardian, or a 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).

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Telephone marking

A telephone marking must provide the case’s calendar position, name and docket number, motion entry number and title, caller and law firm names if applicable, and confirmation that 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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

The Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying timely filing, bona fide efforts to resolve the dispute, and the participants’ inability to reach agreement.

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.

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Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A pending child-support motion requires a fully 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, stipulations must specifically state the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs, and marshal fees.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following orders apply. All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

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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.

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Joint 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.

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Applies to

Financial affidavit

If the action or motion involves financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits by the Resolution Plan Date.

C.   Resolution Plan Dates. 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).

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Joint affidavit

When both parties are represented by counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming discussion of 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.

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Applies to

Evaluation request

A non-DCF party requesting an evaluation must state the request's basis, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed evaluator documents, and whether the party seeks control over sharing the results.

D. 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

A motion filed by agreement must clearly 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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Joint trial management report

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

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

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Specific steps

DCF must document any agreed-upon changes to the specific steps.

Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.