Superior Court, Judicial District of Tolland, Connecticut Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management conference memorandum

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of all exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be submitted.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion pleading or document

Must include

case number

Every filed motion, pleading, and document must show the newly assigned docket number, including its prefix, and the specified court and docket 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

If a Resolution Plan Date concerns an action or motion involving financial issues, the parties must file current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Section 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written child position

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the permanency plan in writing.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint affidavit

When both parties are represented by counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming discussion of all disputed issues.

In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, counsel shall submit a joint affidavit confirming that they have discussed all issues in dispute.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

Each party must submit a list of expected exhibits with the required party-specific indexing, 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide documentation supporting parentage, including the listed records and findings.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for adjudication

A discovery motion or objection's Request for Adjudication must be accompanied by an affidavit 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Submission to reviewing judge

The police officer must submit the completed Form JD-JM 218, Form JD-JM 190, and supporting documents to the reviewing judge.

The police officer shall submit to the reviewing judge the completed Form JD-JM 218 with Form JD-JM 190 (Order to Detain-Probable Cause Determination Request) and supporting documents.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A repair stipulation must specify a completion date for each repair.

All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify completion dates for each repair;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management memorandum

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.

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;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(a) must be exchanged and filed 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

Informed consent

Parent participation requires an executed written informed consent and execution of any associated Releases of Information.

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

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book Section 25-30(e) is required for a pending child-support motion.

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).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion objection or request

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

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.

The Request for Adjudication must contain an affidavit certifying that the Practice Book Chapter 13 motion was filed within six months of the trial date, that bona fide attempts have been made to resolve the matter(s) at issue, and that the participants were unable to reach an agreement to resolve the matter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation entered without a court canvass must include the defendant’s statement that the defendant fully understands the agreement.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

A witness not listed in the report 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation addressing attorneys’ fees must reference the specific lease provision authorizing them.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

If the parties cannot agree, the joint trial management report must state each side’s position.

If an agreement cannot be reached, each side�s position shall be set forth in the joint trial management report.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Written proposed orders must be submitted in accordance with Practice Book Sections 25-30(c) and (d).

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motions list

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

A list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided prior to the start of evidence, such as motions in limine and motions for protective order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Referral notice

When referrals are made, DCF must provide written notice to the respondent, their counsel, and the child’s counsel stating whether there is a waitlist 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

C. A request for an evaluation that the parties do not agree to shall be made by written motion and assigned for short calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

Motions for psychological evaluations must be filed and processed under Practice Book § 34a-21.

All motions for psychological evaluations must be filed and processed pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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.

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

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

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

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

Trial management report

The trial management report must list all pending motions that need to 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion adjudication request

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

A repair stipulation must specify each repair to be made.

All stipulations entered by the Court providing for repairs must: Specify each of the repairs to be made;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Documentation in another language

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

Only proposed exhibits brought to the TMC will be designated on the exhibit list.

Only proposed exhibits brought to the TMC will be designated on the exhibit list.

WARNING

Applies to

Position letter

In any position letter, it should include the following: (i) specific reason why counsel is unable to attend; (ii) the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and when the scheduling conflict arose, if applicable; (iii) confirmation that counsel has reviewed the pending matter with their client and obtained the appropriate position; and (iv) if counsel is the attorney for the child, when and where the last home visit was conducted, the manner in which it was conducted, and any concerns noted during the home visit.

In any position letter, it should include the following: (i) specific reason why counsel is unable to attend; (ii) the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and when the scheduling conflict arose, if applicable; (iii) confirmation that counsel has reviewed the pending matter with their client and obtained the appropriate position; and (iv) if counsel is the attorney for the child, when and where the last home visit was conducted, the manner in which it was conducted, and any concerns noted during the home visit.

WARNING

Applies to

Expert witness disclosure

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

Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

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

Motion filed by agreement

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;

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Non arguable motion

A party seeking a papers-only decision on a non-arguable motion must mark the motion “Take Papers.”

If a party wants to ask the Court to review and decide the motion on the papers that have been filed, mark the motion "Take Papers."

WARNING

Applies to

Form JD-JM-46

At the CSC, a CSO or another court representative should complete JD-JM-46 with input from all parties.

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Child position report

The report should include the specific date counsel consulted with the child or youth, the nature of the contact, whether the specifics of the proposed plan were discussed, and whether the concerns or opinions of the child or youth were elicited.

The report should include the specific date counsel consulted with the child or youth, the nature of the contact, whether the specifics of the proposed plan were discussed, and whether the concerns or opinions of the child or youth were elicited.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents to be released to the evaluator.

but should provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents to be released to the evaluator;

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit of appraisal

An Affidavit of Appraisal should be submitted in lieu of testimony except where fair market value is contested.

An Affidavit of Appraisal should be submitted in lieu of testimony except where fair market value is contested.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion list

Unless the court orders otherwise, motions on the list of motions not pursued at the Case Date are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if none, for trial.

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.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should not include Form JD-JM-46 with a motion for psychological evaluation.

The movant should not submit Form JD-JM-46 as part of the motion for psychological evaluation

WARNING

Applies to

Joint 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).

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

Motions for psychological evaluation must be filed and processed under Practice Book § 34a-21 and the cited guidelines.

All motions for psychological evaluation shall be filed and processed pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-21 and “Motions for Psychological Evaluation Guidelines,” effective November 14, 2022.