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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Mediation session materials

The Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of the amounts needed to satisfy the loan and an itemization of 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion adjudication request

To request adjudication of a DMD motion, file a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116; DMD 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Memorandum

The trial management conference memorandum must address the listed contentions and defenses, unresolved matters, discovery, witnesses, evidentiary issues, settlement, trial length, and special services.

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

Child support guidelines worksheet

A pending motion concerning child support requires a fully completed worksheet meeting Practice Book Sec. 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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Written proposed orders must be provided 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

Child position report

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the permanency plan in writing.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Status report

The status report for the in-court review must address compliance with specific steps, services for the child or 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.

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

Trial management report

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for a motion or objection to be decided, 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

Pending motion list

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before trial or hearing, 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

Parentage documentation

Parentage documentation must be legible and include names and dates of birth.

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a) must be provided when financial issues are involved.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A party other than DCF requesting an evaluation must state the reason, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

A party requesting argument on a non-arguable motion must file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128) and mark the motion “Take Papers.”

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

A 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

Trial management report

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

The trial management report must include the following: A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motions list

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

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Information request

A police officer requesting the specified information must complete Form JD-JM 218.

A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

The request must include an affidavit certifying the motion's timely filing, bona fide resolution attempts, 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

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

Unless the court orders otherwise, a qualifying Chapter 13 discovery or deposition motion in a civil case assigned for trial is adjudicated upon filing the specified request form.

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

Trial management report

The 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Records disclosure motion

The notice to providers must state that the motion hearing will occur at the TMC date and time, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e) must be exchanged and filed 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in writing by 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must list all pending motions requiring a decision 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.

CRITICAL

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);

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must state anticipated scheduling problems other than witness-related problems.

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

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a) must be exchanged and filed if 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.

WARNING

Applies to

Evaluation notice

The Clerk’s Office must send written notice of the evaluation’s date, time, and place to counsel, self-represented parties, and the parties being evaluated.

Written notice of the date, time and place for the evaluation shall be sent by the Clerk’s Office to all counsel, self-represented parties and the parties being evaluated.

WARNING

Applies to

Referral notice

DCF must give written notice to the respondent, respondent’s counsel, and the child’s counsel stating when referrals were made and whether there is a waitlist and its approximate duration.

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.

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

Letter

If permitted to submit a letter instead of appearing, the AMC must explain the absence and provide details about the last home visit and 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

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

For a contested motion, the movant should omit Form JD-JM-46 and provide a list of collateral contacts or documents to be released 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 from e services 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Resume

An attorney seeking inclusion on the committee list must submit a resume demonstrating their ability to perform the work, and inclusion remains at the Civil Presiding Judge’s discretion.

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. Inclusion on the list is at the discretion of the Civil Presiding Judge.

WARNINGCivil cases

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

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

Applies to

Exhibit

Exhibits must comply with Practice Book § 4-7 regarding personal identifying information.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

A party should identify 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

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

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

Evaluation order

The judge may approve an agreed evaluation order without all parties present, and 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.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

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

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

INFO

Applies to

Jury trial submissions

Whether to allow preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms, and jury-interrogatory requests is within 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

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Written claim for relief

When the Attorney General appears for the State solely regarding HUSKY health insurance and no financial support has been provided, 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.