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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The trial management report must contain the listed case description, disputed issues, witness and motion information, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, trial-time estimates, and scheduling issues.

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

Motion

A party seeking removal of minor-child counsel or a 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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach agreement, 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

Proposed order

Written proposed orders meeting 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

Status report

The status report filed before the in-court review must update the court and parties on compliance with specific steps, services, 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

Stipulation

Repair stipulations must identify each repair, set a completion date for each, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide documentation supporting parentage, 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

Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach an agreement, each side's position must be included 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication

A discovery motion or objection requires 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

A witness omitted from the report’s witness list may not testify at trial unless good cause is shown or the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.

Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The original informed consent must remain in the court file, and the ZTT Community Coordinator must provide copies to DCF, the parent, and the parent's and child's attorneys or GAL.

(A) 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. 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

Position report

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for the court to schedule or act on a motion, objection, or request, 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

Parentage documentation

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

Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

A motion to remove minor-child counsel or a guardian ad litem must state all facts relied on in seeking removal.

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

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, whether it was in person or electronic, 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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

A parent's participation requires an executed written informed consent and any associated releases of information.

(A) 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

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book § 25-30(a) must be provided 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A pending motion concerning child support 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).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Police information request

A police officer making the information request must complete Form JD-JM 218 (new).

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Specific steps

DCF must document any agreed changes to the specific steps.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

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

Stipulation

Stipulations entered without a Court canvass must state that signing attorneys are 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

Witness list

Each party must provide an expected witness list identifying each witness’s role and any expected scheduling problems, without altering Practice Book § 13-4 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

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

For a Chapter 13 discovery or deposition motion filed within six months of trial, adjudication occurs upon filing form JD-CV-119, which must contain an affidavit certifying timely filing and unsuccessful bona fide resolution efforts.

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). 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

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

Case date motion list

A party with more than one pending motion must list the motions it does not intend to pursue on the Case Date; absent a contrary court order, those motions are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if none, for trial.

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). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the motions on this list shall be deemed to be scheduled for the next Case Date, if any, and if none, then for the time of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

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

The trial management report must include the following: An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation involving attorneys’ fees must refer to the specific lease provision authorizing them.

Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Resume

An attorney seeking inclusion on the committee list must submit a resume demonstrating the ability to perform the committee work to the Civil Presiding Judge for the district where the attorney’s office is located; inclusion remains discretionary.

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

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).

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for supplemental judgment

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Records disclosure motion

The motion’s notice to providers must state that the hearing will occur at the TMC, 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.

WARNING

Applies to

Trial management report

The report must list pending motions that need resolution before trial, and a party should identify any such motion it anticipates filing before evidence begins.

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).

WARNING

Applies to

Jury trial documents

Whether preliminary requests to charge, proposed verdict forms, and requests for jury interrogatories are submitted 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 State’s sole interest is providing 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.

INFO

Applies to

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.

INFO

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.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

A party may, but is not required to, provide written proposed orders meeting 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).