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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

The report must include the listed case description, disputed issues, identified witnesses and scheduling problems, pending motions, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, trial-time estimate, and other anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed may not testify absent good cause or rebuttal evidence; expert disclosure requirements remain unchanged.

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. 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

Status report

DCF must file an ICR status report one week beforehand addressing compliance with specific steps, child services, foster care licensing, and services outstanding because of 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

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

Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case and docket number, state when the conflict arose, and describe 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The ZTT Community Coordinator must provide copies of the agreement to DCF, the parent, the parent’s attorney, and the child’s attorney or GAL.

Copies of the Agreement are to be provided by the ZTT Community Coordinator to DCF, the parent and the parent’s attorney and the child’s attorney/GAL.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps and circulate them before the CSC or JPT, and DCF must document any agreed changes.

DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT. Any changes agreed upon to the specific steps shall be documented by DCF.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits included in the required exhibit list must be provided.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under Section A(6).

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

A party seeking removal of counsel for a minor child or the child's guardian ad litem must file a motion with the court.

any party who seeks the removal of counsel for the minor child or the guardian ad litem for the minor child shall do so by filing a motion with the court,

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Legal fees may be charged to a defendant or tenant only if a valid written lease contains an attorneys’ fee provision; the stipulation must identify that specific provision, and the fees are subject to court review.

No legal fees can be charged to a defendant/tenant in a summary process action unless there is a valid written lease between the parties with an attorneys’ fee provision. Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision. All attorneys’ fees so charged are subject to review by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending 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:

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Repair stipulations must identify each repair, specify its completion date, and include the tenant’s permission for the 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police information request submission

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

An opposing party contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least three days before the hearing.

Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must provide an indexed exhibit list with descriptions and any known objections and grounds for objection.

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

Financial affidavit

If the Court must decide financial issues, the parties must provide current sworn financial affidavits that meet Practice Book § 25-30(a).

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

Parent participation requires a written, executed informed consent.

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”.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case. A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute. A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence. [Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book � 13-4 regarding the manner and time for expert disclosure.] A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence. If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s). A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number. An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection. An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case. 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

Evaluation order

An evaluation order must be stamped, signed, and placed in the court file.

The stamped and signed order shall be placed in the court file.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

The Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying that the motion was filed within six months of trial, bona fide resolution attempts were made, and the participants could not 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

Resume

An attorney seeking inclusion on the committee list must submit to the district’s Civil Presiding Judge a resume demonstrating the ability to perform committee work.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

Unless the court orders otherwise, a qualifying discovery or deposition motion filed within six months of trial is adjudicated upon filing the Request for Adjudication form JD-CV-119.

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

Joint stipulation

Unless the court at the trial management conference or the assigned trial judge orders otherwise, each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides 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: Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should omit Form JD-JM-46 from a contested motion and 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

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;

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

If the clerk holds the supplemental-judgment disbursement, the debt should be calculated through the date of disbursement.

If supplemental judgment disbursement is held by the clerk, the debt should be calculated to date of disbursement.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should submit a completed Form JD-JM-46 and proof that all parties agree with the motion.

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

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

Citation

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Expert witness disclosure

The order does not alter the manner or timing requirements for expert witness disclosure under Practice Book § 13-4.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Mediation session itemization

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

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.

WARNING

Applies to

E services exemption 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. The form is available online or at any judicial district clerk�s office or Court Service Center.

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

Applies to

Preliminary requests to charge

The trial judge has discretion over preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms, and jury interrogatories.

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.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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).

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Written claim for relief

When the State’s sole interest is providing HUSKY health insurance and it has provided no financial support, 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.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

A party may, but is not required to, provide written proposed orders complying with Practice Book §§ 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).