Superior Court, Judicial District of New London, 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Joint trial management report

If the parties cannot agree, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

If the parties cannot agree, 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations must specifically state 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.

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Trial management memorandum

Trial management memoranda must include the listed content, including the parties’ positions and settlement efforts, outstanding matters, trial estimates, witnesses, trial needs, and other 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

Witness list

Each party must provide an expected witness list that identifies each witness’s role and states any anticipated 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.

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Applies to

Child position statement

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

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

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Applies to

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance may indicate consent only if consent has been received from every party.

Consent shall only be indicated if consent has been received from all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Written proposed orders complying with Practice Book §§ 25-30(c) and (d) must be provided.

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

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.

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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; the order’s other provisions do not apply to 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). The other provisions of this order shall not apply to Resolution Plan Dates.

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Applies to

Parentage documentation

Parentage documentation must be legible, include names and dates of birth, and include a certified English translation if written in another language.

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth. Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update with the Court.

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.

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Applies to

Referral notice

DCF must give the respondent, respondent’s counsel, and child’s counsel written notice stating when referrals were made and whether a waitlist exists 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.

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 when the court finds a canvass appropriate.

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

Motion

The motion must set forth all facts on which the party relies to seek removal.

Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.

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Applies to

Motion list

A party with multiple pending motions must list the motions it does not intend to pursue on the Case Date.

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication form must be filed for motions or objections to be decided, and the court will not schedule or act on them 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

Letter

If the court permits an absent AMC to submit a letter instead of appearing, 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.

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

Joint trial management report

Subject to a contrary court order, the joint trial management report must be filed 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police information request

A police officer must complete Form JD-JM 218 to make the information request.

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

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A non-DCF party's evaluation request must state the reason, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed 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

Psychological evaluation motion

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed 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).

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Motion list

A party with multiple pending motions must list the motions it intends to pursue, estimate hearing time for each, rank them by priority, and be prepared 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Legal memorandum

Unless the court at the trial management conference or the assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file a legal memorandum stating the law and legal theories before evidence begins.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

A disputed evaluation request 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

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 order #6 above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for extension of time

A motion for extension of time must state whether the opposing party objects or whether that party's position cannot be determined.

Any motion for extension of time shall state whether or not the opposing party objects to the extension of time or that the party's position cannot be determined.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Stipulations entered without a court canvass must state that signing counsel is authorized, the defendant understands the agreement, and the parties waive canvass.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice to providers

The provider notice must state that the motion hearing will occur at the TMC’s 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

Motion for psychological evaluation

A motion filed by agreement must clearly state on its face that the parties have agreed.

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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Applies to

Financial affidavit

A current sworn financial affidavit meeting Practice Book § 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.

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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

Financial affidavit

A party must provide a current sworn financial affidavit for a pending motion concerning financial issues, unless the stated prior-filing, no-substantial-change, and testimony conditions are 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

Child support guidelines worksheet

If there are children under 18, the parties must provide a fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e).

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

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

Each party must provide an expected witness list with witness identifiers and anticipated scheduling problems; this does not change expert-disclosure requirements under Practice Book § 13-4.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet must be provided when applicable.

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

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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.

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Applies to

Post majority position letter

For a youth age 18 or older who remains in voluntary placement with DCF, the assigned post-majority attorney must file a position letter within 30 days after DCF files the permanency plan.

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

Motion pleading or document

Must include

case number

All motions, pleadings, and filed documents must include the newly assigned docket number with its prefix 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.

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Applies to

Motion adjudication request

DMD motions and requests 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.

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Applies to

Request for default judgment

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.

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Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must provide an expected 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication for discovery motion or objection

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.

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Telephone marking

A telephone marking must provide the case's calendar position, case name and docket number, motion entry number and title, caller's name and law firm 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

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Applies to

Pending motions list

The parties must provide a list of all pending motions, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet must be provided for a pending motion concerning child support.

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).