Superior Court, Judicial District of Tolland, Connecticut
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Exhibits
- 2 copies • At Least Two Weeks Before Trial Management Conference or Trial Hearing If No Conference
- 2 copies • At Trial Management Conference
Adjournments
- If a party is not ready to mediate, a motion for continuance, extension of the mediation period, or both must be filed with the court.
- The judicial authority may extend the time to withdraw a settled case for good cause shown.
- The response deadline may be extended by an agreement indicated in the Request for Adjudication or a filed written stipulation, or by court order on motion; an extension motion must state the opposing party's position or that it cannot be determined.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Document Format Requirements7 rules
Any documentation in support of parentage shall be scanned in a PDF format and uploaded to E-services. Documentation shall be legible with names and dates of birth.
- File type
Exhibit documents submitted electronically under this requirement must be in PDF format.
- File type
- Exhibits
Court's wording
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless Civil matters, for all hearings and trials.
- File type
- Exhibits
Exhibits submitted under this requirement must be in PDF format.
- File type
- Exhibits
Court's wording
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
The exhibit list must use P plus a number for plaintiff exhibits and D plus a letter for defendant exhibits.
Court's wording
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.
All exhibits shall be copied single sided.
Any exhibit over five (5) pages shall be paginated at the bottom of the page.
- Exhibits
- More than 5 pages
Formatting
- •Paginate at the bottom of the page
Document Filing Requirements107 rules
The Plaintiff’s attorney must bring an updated itemization of loan payoff charges and overdue default amounts to each mediation session.
Court's wording
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.
Note: all citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.
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
Attorneys seeking an E-Services exemption must apply by submitting form JD-CL-92 in accordance with its instructions.
Court's wording
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
- Document
- Non-arguable motion
Include
- •Take Papers
After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.
- Document
- Motion for supplemental judgment
Include
- •Proposed order
The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).
Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.
The required memorandum must address the parties’ positions, unresolved matters and discovery, expected witnesses and their testimony and availability, evidentiary issues, settlement efforts, estimated trial length, and special services.
Court's wording
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.
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
Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.
Unless otherwise ordered, a Chapter 13 discovery or deposition motion filed within six months of trial in a civil case assigned for trial is adjudicated upon filing form JD-CV-119.
Court's wording
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 include an affidavit certifying the motion's filing within six months of trial, bona fide resolution attempts, and the participants' inability to agree.
Court's wording
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.
All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.
All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.
Effective immediately, all stipulations entered by the Court without the benefit of Court canvass must contain: A statement that the parties are waiving canvass before the Court.
A stipulation entered without a court canvass must include an attorney’s statement that the attorney is authorized to enter it for the client.
Court's wording
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;
All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify completion dates for each repair;
Effective immediately, all stipulations entered by the Court without the benefit of Court canvass must contain: A statement that the defendant represents that he/she fully understands the agreement; and
A stipulation addressing attorneys’ fees must reference the specific lease provision authorizing them.
Court's wording
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 stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify each of the repairs to be made;
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.
Each party must submit a witness list identifying expected case-in-chief and anticipated rebuttal witnesses, their roles, and expected scheduling problems; expert disclosures under Practice Book Section 13-4 remain required.
Court's wording
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.
Any issues agreed upon by the parties shall be submitted in writing by stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.
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.
Copies of the exhibits listed in the document required under order #6 above.
In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.
Each party must submit a list of expected exhibits with the required party-specific indexing, descriptions, and any known objections and grounds.
Court's wording
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.
Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues must be decided by the Court.
Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).
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.
A police officer who makes said information request shall do so by completing Form JD-JM 218 (new).
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.
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.
A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case name and docket number, when the conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it.
Court's wording
I. 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.
DCF must be prepared to provide documentation supporting parentage, including the listed records and findings.
Court's wording
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.
Documentation in another language shall be uploaded along with a certified translation into English.
DCF and/or the AAG must prepare and circulate specific steps before the CSC or JPT, document agreed changes, and upload the final agreed steps to E-Services within 48 hours afterward.
Court's wording
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. DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
The trial management memorandum must include the specified summaries of the parties’ positions and settlement efforts, outstanding discovery, motions, evaluations, admissions or stipulations, evidentiary disputes or judicial notice, and estimated trial length.
Court's wording
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;
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.
The trial management memorandum must provide the specified fact and expert witness information, disputed or outstanding matters, trial needs and requests, and other helpful preliminary matters.
Court's wording
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.
A stamped and signed order approving an agreed evaluation must be placed in the court file.
Court's wording
B. 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.
A non-DCF party requesting an evaluation must state the request's reason, estimated cost and payer, completion time, proposed evaluator documents, and whether the party seeks control over sharing the results.
Court's wording
D. 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.
E. 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.
C. A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.
The status report filed before the ICR must update the court and parties on compliance with specific steps, services for the child, foster care licensing, and outstanding services due to waitlists.
Court's wording
A. Following a disposition of commitment, an in-court review (ICR) shall be scheduled. The ICR shall be scheduled approximately three months prior to the permanency plan being filed to court. 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.
If the court permits an absent AMC to submit a letter instead of appearing, the letter must explain the absence and provide details about the last home visit and any concerns noted.
Court's wording
C. 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
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.
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.
The child’s attorney shall submit the child’s position on the plan in writing, before or at the hearing on the motion.
Unless the Court orders otherwise, if the tenant did not provide the most recent inspection report when filing the action, the municipality must submit it to the Court.
Court's wording
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the following orders apply. 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.
Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.
If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.
The joint trial management report must include a factual description, disputed issues, witness information, pending motions, operative pleadings and expert disclosures, time estimates, and anticipated scheduling problems.
Court's wording
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.
Current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a), if any financial issues are involved.
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).
Written proposed orders in accordance with Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d).
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.
A party with multiple pending motions must list motions it intends to pursue, estimate hearing time for each, and rank them by priority; the party must be prepared to begin each listed hearing on the Case Date.
Court's wording
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.
A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if applicable.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Attorneys and law firms must mark Short Calendar matters through E-Services unless exempt; telephone marking is unavailable without an exemption, and the listed matters are exempt from marking requirements.
All attorneys and law firms are required to mark their Short Calendar matters electronically through E-Services unless exempted from this requirement as set forth in paragraph 3 below. Telephone markings are not available to attorneys unless an exemption from E-Services has been obtained. Note: The following items are exempt from the marking requirements: Motions/Applications for exemption; motions for modification of executions and examination of judgment debtors and all motions for judgment on report of an attorney trial referee or factfinder, and any objections directed to these motions.
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Requests for Adjudication must be e-filed and named "Request for Adjudication Complex Litigation," except when filed by self-represented parties who choose not to e-file or attorneys exempt from e-filing.
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.
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
Original notes, mortgage deeds, and mortgage assignments must be uploaded individually as electronic exhibits under the appropriate document title.
The original note, mortgage deed, and assignment of mortgage must be uploaded individually as an electronic exhibit using the appropriate title of the document.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Foreclosure-judgment documents covered by JD-CV-78, except original notes, mortgage deeds, and mortgage assignments, must be e-filed individually under the appropriate document title.
All documents necessary to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure as set forth in the Uniform Procedures for Foreclosure Judgment Presentation Instructions (JD-CV-78) except original notes, mortgage deeds, and assignment of mortgages, must be e-filed individually, using the appropriate title of the document.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Parentage-support documentation must be uploaded electronically to E-services.
Any documentation in support of parentage shall be scanned in a PDF format and uploaded to E-services.
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The final agreed specific steps must be uploaded electronically to E-Services.
DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
Page 4 | 5. Case Status Conferences and Judicial Pretrials
Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must electronically submit PDF exhibit documents in paperless civil files at least two business days before evidence begins.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Page 1 | Electronic submission of exhibits
When applicable court procedures require or allow electronic submission of proposed exhibits, a party may comply by submitting them electronically by the order’s deadline and giving the specified notice and copies to other appearing parties.
Where applicable court procedures require or allow the electronic submission of proposed exhibits, a party (the “submitter”) shall be in compliance with the requirements of this order as to exhibits if, by the time required in this order, the submitter submits the exhibits to the court electronically and (i) gives written notice of such submission to each other appearing party who has the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically, and (ii) provides paper or digital copies to each other appearing party who does not have the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Parties must not submit proposed-exhibit copies to the court in advance unless the proceeding will be held remotely.
Parties shall not submit copies of proposed exhibits in advance to the court unless the proceeding is to be held by remote means,
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
A self-represented party is presumed unable to view electronic exhibits unless the party has electronically submitted exhibits for the proceeding or given written confirmation of that ability.
A self-represented party shall be presumed not to have the ability to view exhibits electronically unless said party has also submitted exhibits for the proceeding electronically, or the submitter has received said party’s written confirmation of the ability to view exhibits submitted electronically.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Self-represented parties enrolled in E-Services may mark Short Calendar matters electronically but are not required to, and may instead mark by telephone.
Self-represented parties who are enrolled in E-Services may mark their Short Calendar matters electronically through E-Services but are not required to do so. Self-represented parties may continue to mark Short Calendar matters by telephone.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file documents or upload exhibits electronically.
Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Self-represented parties may submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site by selecting “E-File an Exhibit” for their case.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties. To submit electronic exhibits, log in to the E-Services site, look up the case in which you have an appearance, and select �E-File an Exhibit� from the dropdown menu.
Page 1 | Electronic submission of exhibits
Self-represented parties may choose whether to submit exhibits electronically.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Self-represented parties may optionally submit exhibits electronically through the E-Services site by selecting “E-File an Exhibit” for their case.
Electronic submission of exhibits is optional for self-represented parties. To submit electronic exhibits, log in to the E-Services site, look up the case in which you have an appearance, and select �E-File an Exhibit� from the dropdown menu.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Attorneys and law firms without an electronic-services exemption must submit exhibits electronically through E-Services, except for listed exhibits that must be submitted physically.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless Civil matters, for all hearings and trials. The submission of electronic exhibits will occur in the E-Services site, by looking-up a case on which the logged-in attorney or self-represented party is appearing and selecting “E-File an Exhibit” from the dropdown menu. Further information can be found at https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/super/E-Services/efile/electronic_exhibits_atty_srp_qc.pdf. The following types of exhibits cannot be submitted electronically and will continue to be submitted in physical format: Any physical objects Video or audio files Any electronic files or physical documents that cannot be converted into PDF format Any exhibits ordered to be submitted physically by the court Any exhibit documents that must be submitted under seal
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A case reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or will be dismissed unless the judicial authority extends the withdrawal time for good cause.
Any case that has been reported as settled must be withdrawn within 120 days or will be dismissed after the 120 days unless the judicial authority, for good cause shown, extends the time for a withdrawal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
If a state holiday falls on the Thursday before the calendar, marking is permitted until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
If a state holiday falls on the Thursday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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If a state holiday falls on the Friday before the calendar, marking is permitted until 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
If a state holiday falls on the Friday before the calendar, matters may be marked from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 11:00 a.m. Thursday.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
The ordinary Short Calendar marking period runs from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday through 4:00 p.m. Thursday in the preceding week.
The ordinary marking period is from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday to 4:00 p.m. Thursday of the week before the Short Calendar.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
An opposing party must file a response to a motion or objection within the response time set by the Practice Book.
The opposing party shall file a response to any motion or objection requiring decision or action by the court within the time set forth in the Practice Book
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
The Notice of Intent to Argue must be filed at least three days before the hearing; the order does not specify whether those days are calendar or business days.
Opposing parties contesting value must file a Notice of Intent to Argue at least 3 days prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Defaults for Failure to Appear or Failure to Plead will not be granted at judgment unless the motions were timely filed to allow the seven-day notice period before the clerk acts.
Defaults will not be granted at the time of judgment unless such motions have been timely filed pursuant to P.B. � 17-20 (Failure to Appear) and P.B. � 17-32 (Failure to Plead), allowing for the seven-day notice period prior to action by the clerk.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
A Default for Failure to Disclose a Defense cannot be filed until 10 days after the demand for defense is filed.
Defaults for Failure to Disclose a Defense may not be filed until 10 days after the filing of the demand for defense, pursuant to P.B. � 13-19.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Documents must be e-filed and electronic exhibits uploaded by the close of the short-calendar marking period in the preceding week, except that exempt attorneys and self-represented parties are not required to do so electronically.
All documents must be e-filed, and all electronic exhibits must be uploaded, by the close of the short calendar marking period the week prior to the Short Calendar. Attorneys exempt from e-filing and self-represented parties are not required to e-file or upload exhibits electronically.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Counsel and pro se parties must submit a memorandum two weeks before the trial management conference.
Two weeks before the trial management conference, counsel and pro se parties shall submit a memorandum which shall include the following information:
Page 1 | TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE/CASE STATUS CONFERENCE
The listed documents must be filed at least five business days before the assigned trial or hearing.
For trials and hearings, counsel and self-represented parties shall exchange and file with the Court, the following documents not less than 5 business days before the assigned trial or hearing date(s).
Page 1 | Regional Family Trial Docket – Trial and Hearing Management Orders
The military affidavit and database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before the 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.
Page 1 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
DCF or the AAG must upload the final agreed specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
DCF or the AAG shall upload the final agreed upon specific steps to E-Services within 48 hours of the CSC or JPT.
Page 4 | 5. Case Status Conferences and Judicial Pretrials
For exhibits unavailable at the TMC, the offering attorney must present them to the clerk at least one-half hour before trial for the court to consider admitting them.
For any exhibits not available at the time of the TMC, the attorney offering the exhibits shall present the exhibits to the clerk at least one-half hour before the scheduled start of any trial for consideration of admission before the court.
Page 5 | Trial management conference (TMC)
File the trial management memorandum at least one week before the TMC, or, if none is scheduled, two weeks before the contested trial or hearing unless the court provides otherwise.
A trial management memorandum shall be filed at least one week before the scheduled TMC. If no TMC is scheduled, the memoranda shall be filed two weeks before the contested trial or hearing date or as otherwise provided by the court.
Page 5 | Trial Management Memorandum
When reasonably practicable, records disclosure motions for substance abuse records and motions for qualified protective orders for protected health information must be filed before trial or hearing.
If a party intends to file a records disclosure motion for substance abuse records or a motion for a qualified protective order for protected health information, said motions shall be filed before the trial or hearing date when reasonably practicable.
Page 6 | Records Disclosure Motion
Unless the court orders otherwise, DCF must file a status report at least one week before an in-court review.
B. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, DCF shall file a status report at least one week before an in-court review.
Page 8 | In-Court Review
Following a commitment disposition, DCF must file a status report one week before the ICR.
A. Following a disposition of commitment, an in-court review (ICR) shall be scheduled. The ICR shall be scheduled approximately three months prior to the permanency plan being filed to court. 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.
Page 8 | In-Court Review
Objections must be filed within 30 days after the permanency plan is filed with the court.
Any objections shall be filed within 30 days from the filing of the permanency plan to court.
Page 9 | Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
The child’s written position must be submitted no later than 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.
Page 9 | Reporting Child’s Position at Permanency Plan Review Hearings
The position letter must be filed 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.
Page 9 | Post-majority Permanency Plans
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the municipality must submit the report before the hearing if the tenant did not provide it with the filing.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the following orders apply. 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Housing Code Enforcement ("Payment into Court") Standing Order
The required electronic exhibit documents must be submitted at least two business days before the start of evidence.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Page 1 | Electronic submission of exhibits
A joint trial management report must be filed at least one business day before the scheduled trial management conference.
A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to the scheduled trial management conference.
Page 1 | Jury Trial Management Order
The listed trial and hearing documents must be exchanged and filed at least five business days before the assigned date.
Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date.
Page 1 | A. Trials and Hearings
For Case Dates, counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the Case Date.
For Case Dates, counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the Case Date.
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
The required financial affidavits must be filed on or before the Resolution Plan 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).
Page 1 | C. Resolution Plan Dates
Exhibits must be submitted electronically no later than ten days before the presentment hearing.
All exhibits must be submitted electronically by no later than ten days prior to the presentment hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
Each side must file the specified pre-evidence documents before the start of evidence, unless the court at the trial management conference or the assigned trial judge orders otherwise.
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:
Civil cases
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
The electronic exhibits must be submitted at least two business days before the start of evidence.
Attorneys and law firms without an exemption from electronic services must submit electronically in PDF format all exhibit documents on paperless civil files for all hearings and trials, at least two business days prior to the start of evidence.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Court Trial Management Order
The case status update must be filed, and copies provided to all counsel of record, one week before the ICR.
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.
Civil cases
Page 2 | 3. Case Procedures for Zero to Three Team
A Request for Adjudication should ordinarily be filed after the response period ends, but may be filed earlier if immediate action is needed or the parties agree.
A Request for Adjudication should be filed after the time for filing a response has passed (unless the matter needs immediate action or the parties agree, in which case it may be filed before the time for filing a response has passed).
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
In covered video conference proceedings, the Assistant Attorney General need not appear physically and may file a written claim of objection if it is filed before the motion hearing.
In all video conference proceedings for matters in which the Attorney General has entered an appearance on behalf of the state of Connecticut, where a motion to modify support pursuant to section 46b-215e of the Connecticut General Statutes brought by or on behalf of an incarcerated or institutionalized obligor is pending, the Assistant Attorney General need not physically appear and may file a written claim of objection provided it has been filed in advance of the hearing on the motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Standing Order Regarding Matters in which the Attorney General is Counsel for the State of Connecticut in Video Conference Docket
If parentage has not been established, then a motion for genetic testing should be filed as soon as possible, and before a scheduled case status conference.
If parentage has not been established, then a motion for genetic testing should be filed as soon as possible, and before a scheduled case status conference.
Page 3 | 4. Parentage
The motion must be filed as soon as possible to avoid delaying the contested proceeding.
shall file a motion to the court as soon as possible so as to not delay the contested proceeding.
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Written requests to charge are due in accordance with the rules of practice unless the trial judge orders an earlier filing.
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.
Page 1 | Jury Trial Management Order
When a motion or objection needs quick review, any party may immediately file a Request for Adjudication and request an immediate conference or hearing.
When a motion or objection needs to be reviewed quickly, any party may immediately file a Request for Adjudication and may request an immediate conference or hearing.
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A motion to remove must provide proper notice to appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record, and any guardian ad litem of record.
with proper notice to all appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record and any guardian ad litem of record.
Page 1 | Motion to Remove AMC or GAL
If the Court grants a continuance, the requesting party must give written notice to the opposing party.
If the continuance is granted by the Court, the requesting party must give written notice to the opposing party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange the listed documents at least five business days before the assigned trial or hearing.
For trials and hearings, counsel and self-represented parties shall exchange and file with the Court, the following documents not less than 5 business days before the assigned trial or hearing date(s).
Page 1 | Regional Family Trial Docket – Trial and Hearing Management Orders
At least two weeks before the TMC—or before trial or hearing if no TMC is scheduled—all counsel must exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
Page 6 | Proposed Exhibits
The Clerk’s Office must send written evaluation notice to all counsel, self-represented parties, and the parties being evaluated.
E. 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.
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A party pursuing a motion on the Case Date must provide proposed-exhibit copies to the other party and, for a remote Case Date, to the court under Section D(2).
As to any motion that a moving party intends to pursue on the Case Date, such party shall provide copies of the party’s proposed exhibits to the other party (and, if the Case Date is to be held by remote means, to the court) in accordance with the procedures described in Section D(2).
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
For a remote proceeding, paper copies of proposed exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at least two business days beforehand.
If the proceeding is to be held by remote means, paper copies of proposed exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk’s Office at least two (2) business days before the date of the proceeding.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
A party offering exhibits on an opposing party’s motion must provide copies to the opposing party and, for a remote Case Date, to the court at least two business days before the Case Date.
A party who intends to offer exhibits with respect to a motion filed by the opposing party must provide copies of such exhibits to the opposing party (and, if the Case Date is to be held by remote means, to the court) at least two business (2) days before the Case Date, notwithstanding the five business day requirement as to other Case Date compliance.
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
Unless Section D(2)(a) applies, parties must exchange paper or digital exhibit copies separately from the court file by the applicable deadline.
Except to the extent that Section D(2)(a) applies, paper or digital copies of exhibits shall be exchanged by the parties, independent of the court file, by the time required in this order.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange the listed trial and hearing documents with each other.
Counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the assigned trial or hearing date.
Page 1 | A. Trials and Hearings
Counsel and self-represented parties must exchange the listed Case Date documents with each other.
For Case Dates, counsel and self-represented parties are ordered to exchange with each other and file with the court, in the manner set forth in Section D, the following documents not less than five (5) business days before the Case Date.
Page 1 | B. Case Dates
Except for documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), documents exchanged under the order must be placed in the court file and served on every other appearing party as prescribed by Practice Book Section 10-13.
Except for the documents covered by Sections D(2) and (3), all documents to be exchanged under this order shall be placed in the court file, and the filing party shall serve copies of same upon each other appearing party in the manner prescribed by Practice Book Section 10-13.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Counsel must disclose proposed hearing exhibits to opposing counsel and self-represented parties before the hearing, allow time for review and prompt communication about objections, and confer in good faith to resolve objections without court intervention.
Counsel must disclose to opposing counsel and self-represented parties all exhibits proposed to be offered at the hearing prior to the day of the hearing, in sufficient time for counsel to review the proposed exhibits of the other party and promptly communicate to opposing counsel which documents may be offered without objection, and therefore be made full exhibits. Counsel and self-represented parties are directed to confer in advance in a good faith effort to resolve objections without the need for court intervention.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order
If a party has both a current self-representation appearance and an attorney appearance, only exchange of proposed exhibits with the attorney is required.
If a party has both a current self-representation appearance and a current appearance by an attorney in a case, compliance with this order shall require only the exchange of proposed exhibits with the attorney.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
An appearing attorney is presumed able to view electronically submitted exhibits unless the attorney notifies the submitter of inability at least ten days before the proceeding.
An attorney who appears for a party shall be presumed to have the ability to view exhibits electronically unless the attorney notifies the submitter at least ten (10) days before the proceeding of an inability to do so.
Page 1 | D. Methods of Filing and Exchanging Items
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must bring two copies of proposed exhibits to the TMC: a court copy and a bench copy.
Parties shall bring two copies (a court copy and bench copy) of any proposed exhibits to be marked as full and/or identification.
Page 5 | Trial management conference (TMC)
At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
At least two weeks prior to a trial management conference (TMC) or trial/hearing, if no TMC is scheduled, all counsel shall exchange proposed exhibits and bring two copies to court.
Page 6 | Proposed Exhibits
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Documentation containing personal identifying information must be redacted in accordance with Practice Book 4-7.
Any documentation with personal identifying information shall be redacted in accordance with Practice Book 4-7.
Page 3 | 4. Parentage
The records must not be disclosed to the parties until after the motion hearing and the listed providers have had the opportunity to be heard as provided in their notice.
The records shall not be disclosed to the parties until after the hearing on the motion and the providers listed in the motion have had an opportunity to be heard, as provided in their notice.
Page 6 | Records Disclosure Motion
Records ordered disclosed must be reviewed at court and may not be removed from the courthouse.
Any records ordered by the court to be disclosed to the parties shall be reviewed at court. No records subject to this section shall be removed from the courthouse.
Page 6 | Records Disclosure Motion
Court-ordered evaluations and examinations are confidential and may be transmitted, released, or used only as appropriate in the pending case, unless the court first authorizes otherwise.
F. All court ordered evaluations and examinations are confidential and are solely for the uses/purposes in the pending case(s) for which the order was granted. No court ordered evaluation, in part or whole, shall be transmitted, released, or used orally or in writing other than as appropriate in the pending juvenile case(s), unless there is a prior order of the court authorizing such transmission, release, or use.
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The clerk will seal electronic exhibits uploaded to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure at the hearing.
Electronic Exhibits uploaded in order to obtain Judgment of Foreclosure will be sealed by the clerk at the time of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Short Calendar Order for Property and Foreclosure Matters
Personally identifying information required on the specified court forms falls within the Practice Book section 4-7(b) exception to redaction requirements.
All information required on Judicial Branch Superior Court Family and Family Support Magistrate Court forms that constitutes personally identifying information as defined by Connecticut Practice Book section 4-7(a) is deemed by this order to be within the section 4-7(b) exception to redaction requirements as information “…otherwise required by law or ordered by the court.”
Civil cases
Page 1 | Practice Book Section 4-7 Personal Identifying Information (etc.)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before the court considers a discovery motion or objection, an affidavit must be filed with the Request for Adjudication stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute; otherwise, the matter may be summarily denied without prejudice.
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.
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
Land-use motions, including settlement and withdrawal motions, appearing on a short calendar must not be marked ready because they will not be adjudicated there.
Any land use motion, including settlements and withdrawals, that appears on a short calendar shall not be marked as a ready matter, as it will not be adjudicated on the short calendar.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Monthly Calendar Call
The caseflow office schedules record disputes and motions for the administrative appeals calendar or as otherwise directed, and gives notice to parties to attend and argue at the calendar call or another court-designated time.
Dispute about the contents of the record or other motions, applications or objections, including motions to supplement the record, motions for an extension of the briefing schedule, motions to dismiss, motions to amend pleadings and motions to settle cases, will be scheduled by the caseflow office for the administrative appeals calendar or as otherwise directed by the court. The caseflow office will provide notice to counsel and self-represented parties to attend the monthly calendar call, or at such other time as designated by the court, to argue their motions or objections.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Monthly Calendar Call
If changes to a proposed agreement are needed, the parties should be informed and a CSC should be scheduled to discuss them before the motion is submitted to the court.
If it is determined that changes to the proposed agreement are necessary, parties should be informed, and a CSC should be scheduled to discuss the needed changes prior to the submission of the motion to the court;
Page 1 | MOTIONS FILED BY AGREEMENT
Oral argument on motions is discretionary with the court, except when it is a matter of right under Practice Book Section 11-18(a)(1) and (2).
Oral argument on motions is at the discretion of the court, except as a matter of right under Practice Book Section 11-18 (a)(1) and (2).
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
Counsel and self-represented parties may request a monthly land-use appeal calendar hearing for settlement or withdrawal motions and, if necessary, request that they be placed on the next available calendar.
Counsel and self-represented parties may request that motions for settlement or withdrawals be heard at the monthly, land-use, appeal, calendar, and, if necessary, may request that motions for settlement or withdrawals be written on the next available calendar.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Settlement/Withdrawals
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If a party is not ready to mediate, a motion for continuance, extension of the mediation period, or both must be filed with the court.
If any party is not ready to mediate, a motion for continuance or a motion for extension of the mediation period or both must be filed with the court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
The response deadline may be extended by an agreement indicated in the Request for Adjudication or a filed written stipulation, or by court order on motion; an extension motion must state the opposing party's position or that it cannot be determined.
The opposing party shall file a response to any motion or objection requiring decision or action by the court within the time set forth in the Practice Book, unless counsel and self-represented parties indicate in the Request for Adjudication (form JD-CL-77) or in a written stipulation filed with the court an agreement extending the time within which such response may be filed, or the court, upon motion, extends the time. 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.
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
A pending case may not be rescheduled without the Court’s express permission.
No pending case will be rescheduled without express permission from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
Continuance requests must be timely and in writing, except when an emergency occurs.
All requests must be timely and in writing unless an emergency occurs.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CONTINUANCE DATES
If counsel cannot attend a scheduled court matter, counsel must seek a continuance or request the court’s prior permission to submit a position letter.
H. If counsel is unable to attend a scheduled court matter, including a case status conference, a motion for continuance shall be sought or request prior permission from the court to submit a position letter.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
A party may be sanctioned after twice missing an evaluation or examination without first obtaining a timely, good-cause postponement or rescheduling at no cost to the paying party; counsel must immediately inform the client and, if needed, request postponement as far in advance as possible.
Each party who twice does not go to, or does not bring any child scheduled to, a court ordered or approved evaluation or examination on the date and time when the evaluation or examination is scheduled, without obtaining a timely postponement or rescheduling for good cause of such evaluation or examination at no cost to the party paying for the evaluation or examination before the evaluation or examination, shall be subject to sanctions. If an evaluation or examination is ordered or approved by the court, each counsel shall immediately inform his or her client about this section, and the need, if necessary, for counsel to make a timely request, as far in advance as possible, for a postponement based on good cause to do so.
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The judicial authority may extend the time to withdraw a settled case for good cause shown.
unless the judicial authority, for good cause shown, extends the time for a withdrawal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Uniform Foreclosure Mediation
A continuance due to scheduling conflicts may be denied when a person is absent or unable to access their calendar.
Persons absent or unable to access their calendars may not be granted continuances due to scheduling conflicts.
Page 1 | TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE/CASE STATUS CONFERENCE
Consent on a continuance motion may be indicated only if all parties have consented, and even unanimous agreement does not automatically grant the motion.
I. 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. Consent shall only be indicated if consent has been received from all parties. An agreement by all parties to continue the matter is not to be construed as the court automatically granting the motion for continuance.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
Counsel absent without a valid excuse may not receive a continuance based on a scheduling conflict.
Counsel who is absent without a valid excuse may not be granted a continuance due to a scheduling conflict.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys with an E-Services exemption and self-represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must mark matters by calling the telephone marking line.
Attorneys who have obtained an exemption from E-Services requirements and self- represented parties not enrolled in E-Services must submit markings by calling the telephone marking line.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
A party who filed a Request for Adjudication must promptly notify the court officer in writing if the motion or objection is resolved or no longer needs adjudication.
The party filing a Request for Adjudication shall contact the court officer promptly in writing if a motion or objection is resolved or no longer requires adjudication.
Page 1 | General Case Management Standing Order
The court asks parties not to call the clerk’s office to confirm delivery; the electronic Short Calendar Markings Confirmation and Receipt confirms receipt of the marking.
Please do not call the clerk�s office to confirm delivery. The Short Calendar Markings Confirmation and Receipt produced upon completion of the electronic Short Calendar Markings Entry transaction is the confirmation that the marking has been received.
Page 1 | Civil Matters Statewide Standing Order — Short Calendar Order
An attorney with a contested-hearing assignment must disclose it to a judge making a later conflicting assignment and immediately notify the Presiding Judge if the assignments conflict.
G. Each attorney scheduled for any contested hearing in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters shall disclose the assignment to each Superior Court judge who subsequently assigns or attempts to assign the attorney to appear elsewhere on the same date and time. If a subsequent assignment conflicts with the prior assignment, the attorney shall immediately notify the Presiding Judge at the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters where the prior trial or contested hearing is to take place.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
No notice will be sent for future dates set in court or at conferences; absent counsel must obtain the date and time from the clerk’s office and promptly notify the client.
F. A notice will not be sent to counsel or parties for future dates set in court or at conferences; counsel who is absent from court or conferences shall obtain the future date and time from the clerk’s office and shall promptly notify their client.
Page 2 | Attendance at court, scheduling, continuances, and notices
A party seeking resolution of a deposition dispute may contact the Civil Caseflow Office in the relevant Judicial District to request conference assistance.
A party seeking resolution of a deposition dispute may request assistance with the resolution of the deposition dispute via conference by contacting the Civil Caseflow Office in the Judicial District where the matter is located.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Discovery and Deposition Dispute Order
Questions may be directed by email to Court Officers Ron Ferraro or Amanda Lamore.
Please direct questions to Ron Ferraro, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Ronald.Ferraro@jud.ct.gov or Amanda Lamore, Court Officer, Complex Litigation, Waterbury Amanda.Lamore@jud.ct.gov.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Disciplinary Matters Docket Standing Order