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

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Trial management report

The trial management report must include a brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, an attorney signing an uncanvassed stipulation for a client must include a statement that the attorney is authorized to do so.

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;

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Referral notice

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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations must specify legal fees.

legal fees

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Status report

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.

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

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Most recent inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the most recent inspection report when filing the action, the municipality must submit it to the Court before the hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a court canvass is required when an agreement waives rights or legal defects, its legal sufficiency is in question or unclear, it assumes counts not in the complaint, or the court finds a canvass appropriate.

A court canvass is required when any agreement waives rights or legal defects, where the legal sufficiency of the agreement is in question, unclear, or assumes counts not in the complaint, and whenever the court finds it appropriate.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations must specify the rental arrearage.

the rental arrearage

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Joint trial management report

The report must identify the operative pleadings and any Practice Book § 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations providing for repairs must specify a completion date for each repair.

Specify completion dates for each repair; and

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Joint trial management report

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

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

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Affidavit of compliance

The Plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program statute.

The Plaintiff shall file an appropriate affidavit indicating compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. � 8-265dd (the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program).

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Witness list

Each party must provide an expected-witness list identifying each witness as a party, eyewitness, or expert and stating expected scheduling problems; expert disclosures remain governed by Practice Book Sec. 13-4.

A list of the names of all witnesses each party reasonably expects to call as part of the party’s case in chief, as well as any reasonably anticipated rebuttal witnesses, including an identifier (that is, party, eyewitness, or expert) and stating any expected scheduling problems. Note: This order does not replace or change the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 13-4 about the manner and time for expert witness disclosure.

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Proposed order

Written proposed orders complying with 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

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Caseflow request

Motions and requests filed in DMD matters do not appear on a short calendar; a Caseflow Request, JD-CV-116, must be filed to request adjudication of a motion.

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.

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Financial affidavit

A party must provide a current sworn financial affidavit for a pending financial motion, unless the party previously filed one, has had no substantial financial change, and is prepared to testify to that on the Case Date.

If there is a pending motion that concerns financial issues, current sworn financial affidavits meeting the requirements of Practice Book Sec. 25-30(a); provided, that if a party has already filed a financial affidavit in the case, there has been no substantial change in the party’s financial condition in the interim, and the party is prepared to so testify on the Case Date, no additional financial affidavit is required of the party at this time.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, legal fees may not be charged to a defendant or tenant in a summary process action without a valid written lease containing an attorneys’ fee provision.

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.

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Joint trial management report

The trial management report must include a brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

The trial management report must include the following: A brief, non-argumentative factual description of the case.

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Joint trial management report

A joint trial management report must be filed with the court at least one business day prior to 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.

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Parentage documentation

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

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

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Trial management report

A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

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Court order authorizing evaluation

Changes to the initial evaluation order require court approval, and only a court services officer or other court representative may relay them to the evaluator unless the order authorizes another party to do so.

Any changes to the initial court order authorizing the evaluation must be approved by the court and can be relayed to the evaluator only by a CSO or another representative of the court unless the court order explicitly authorizes another party to contact the evaluator;

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Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet must be provided for a pending motion concerning child support.

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

Unless otherwise ordered, the Request for Adjudication of Discovery or Deposition Dispute must use form JD-CV-119 for the specified discovery or deposition dispute process.

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).

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Trial management report

The report must list all pending motions that must be decided before trial, including motions in limine and motions to preclude evidence.

A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence.

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Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case by name and docket number, state when the scheduling conflict arose, and describe efforts to resolve it.

In any motion for continuance, the moving party shall include the case name and docket number in conflict with the scheduled matter in the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters, when the scheduling conflict arose, and efforts made to resolve the scheduling conflict.

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Proposed order

Written proposed orders meeting Practice Book Sec. 25-30(c) and (d) must be exchanged and filed.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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Request for adjudication of discovery or deposition dispute

The Request for Adjudication must include an affidavit certifying the motion’s filing timing, 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.

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Motion for supplemental judgment

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment must be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

After a Foreclosure by Sale, the Motion for Supplemental Judgment is to be filed with a copy of the proposed judgment.

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Exhibit list

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

A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.

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Joint trial management report

The trial management report must list all pending motions that must be decided before trial, including motions in limine and motions to preclude evidence.

The trial management report must include the following: A list of all pending motions that must be decided before the start of trial including motions in limine or to preclude evidence.

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Notice to providers

The provider notice must state that the motion hearing will occur at the same date and time as 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, an uncanvassed stipulation must state that the parties waive canvass before the court.

A statement that the parties are waiving canvass before the Court.

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Request for argument

A party seeking argument on a non-arguable motion must mark it “Take Papers” and file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128).

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).

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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.

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Exhibit list

Each party must provide an exhibit list with the required party-specific indexing, a brief description, and any known objections and grounds.

A list of exhibits each party reasonably expects to introduce in evidence, indexed by P plus a number for the plaintiff, and D plus a letter for the defendant, with a brief description of each exhibit, indicating whether any party objects to the admission of the exhibit and if so, including a statement of the grounds for the objection if known.

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Evaluation request

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations providing for repairs must contain the tenant's permission for the repairs.

Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Informed consent

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

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

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Trial management report

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

A list of the legal and factual issues in dispute.

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Joint trial management report

The report must estimate the amount of 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

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Resume

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

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.

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Request for adjudication

When naming a Request for Adjudication in e-filing, the filer must select “Request for Adjudication Complex Litigation.”

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.

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Position letter

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.

If a youth is eighteen years or older and remains in voluntary placement with DCF, the attorney assigned to represent the youth post-majority shall file a position letter to the court within thirty days from DCF filing the permanency plan.

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Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet must be exchanged and filed when applicable.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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Mediation session

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

The Plaintiff�s attorney must bring to each mediation session an updated itemization of all fees and costs including any other charges and attorneys� fees requested that must be paid in order to satisfy the full obligations of the loan and an itemization of all overdue amounts causing the loan to be in default.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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

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

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Exhibit copies

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

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

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Specific steps

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

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

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Financial affidavit

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