Superior Court, Judicial District of Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCivil cases

A parent or guardian, or a minor parent's court-appointed guardian ad litem, must sign for a minor parent.

(D) Parent/Guardian(s) or minor parent(s)’court appointed guardian ad litem is/are required to sign for minor parent(s).

CRITICALCivil cases

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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.

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Exhibit list

The exhibit list must use the specified party-specific indexing, briefly describe each exhibit, and state any objection and its known 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.

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Plaintiff affidavit

The Plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. § 8-265dd, the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program.

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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Itemization

At each mediation session, the Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of the fees, costs, charges, and attorney fees needed to satisfy the loan obligations.

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

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Child support guidelines worksheet

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

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

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Evaluation request

A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to 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.

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Inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the latest inspection report when filing the action, the municipality must submit it to the Court before the hearing.

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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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.

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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;

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E services exemption application

Attorneys seeking an exemption from E-Services requirements 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.

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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 full name and applicable law firm, and confirmation that counsel and self-represented 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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Exhibit list

Each party must provide an exhibit list using the specified party-based 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.

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Motion for psychological evaluation

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;

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;

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Case date motion list

A party with more than one pending motion must list the motions it intends to pursue, be prepared to begin each hearing on the Case Date, estimate the time needed for each, and rank them by the party’s priority.

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.

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Trial management report

The report must identify each witness and anticipated scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses may not testify unless good cause is shown or they will provide rebuttal evidence.

The trial management report must include the following: 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.

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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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JD-JM-46 form

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;

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Default for failure to appear

A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before a request for default for failure to appear.

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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Case status update

The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update with the Court and provide copies to counsel of record one week before the ICR.

(C) By the 90th day following placement of the child in out of home care, pursuant to an OTC or commitment on the neglect petition or motion to reopen and modify disposition an In Court Review (ICR) will be held. The purpose of the ICR is to discuss the child and family’s progress in the ZTT Program. 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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Motion for psychological evaluation

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

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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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.

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Stipulation or agreement

Any issues agreed upon by the parties 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.

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Position letter

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

13. Post-majority Permanency Plans A. 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.

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Financial affidavit

A pending motion concerning financial issues requires a current sworn financial affidavit, unless 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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Parentage documentation

Documentation in another language must be uploaded with a certified English translation.

Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.

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Motion pleading or document

Must include

case number

Every motion, pleading, and filed document must show the newly assigned docket number, including 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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Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the Section A(6) exhibit list must be provided.

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

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Trial management report

The trial management report must state anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses.

The trial management report must include the following: 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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Evaluation order

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

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

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Financial affidavit

If financial issues are involved, current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be provided.

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

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Financial affidavit

If an action or motion scheduled for a Resolution Plan Date involves financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) on or before that date.

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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Trial management report

The trial management report must list the legal and factual issues in dispute.

The trial management report must include the following: A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute.

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Trial management report

The trial management report must list 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.

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Stipulation

Stipulations must specify 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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Referral notice

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

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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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.

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Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must include the listed case contentions, discovery status, motions, evaluations, stipulations, disputes, trial estimate, witness information, outstanding matters, 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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Witness list

The witness list must identify expected case-in-chief and reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, identify each witness’s role, and state expected scheduling problems; expert disclosures remain subject to 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.

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Police information request

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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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.

The trial management report must include the following: A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

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Request for argument

To request argument on a non-arguable motion, mark it “Take Papers” and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128); argument will not occur on the short-calendar date, and if allowed or required, the clerk will schedule a later hearing.

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). No argument will take place on the day of the short calendar. If the court allows, or requires argument on the motion, the clerk will schedule a hearing at a later date and notify the parties of the hearing date.

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Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits identified in the exhibit list must be provided.

Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under order #6 above.

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Joint stipulation

Before the start of evidence, each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides, unless otherwise ordered.

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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Citation

All citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

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

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Legal memorandum

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.

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.

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Pending motion list

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

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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Pending motions 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.

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Itemization

At each mediation session, the Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an itemization of all overdue amounts causing the loan to be in default.

and an itemization of all overdue amounts causing the loan to be in default.

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Memorandum

The memorandum must address the parties’ contentions and defenses, unresolved matters and outstanding discovery, anticipated witnesses and testimony, evidentiary issues, settlement efforts, trial length, and required 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.