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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

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

A list identifying the operative pleadings (complaint, answer, counterclaim, etc.) and any Practice Book � 13-4 expert disclosures by name and docket entry number.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Memorandum

The memorandum must include the parties’ contentions and defenses, unresolved matters and outstanding discovery, anticipated witnesses and evidentiary issues, settlement status, estimated trial length, and any special services required.

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

Court filing

Must include

case number

Filed motions, pleadings, and documents must display the newly assigned docket number, including its prefix, and the specified court designation at the top.

All motions, pleadings, and documents filed with the court shall have the newly assigned docket number, including the prefix assigned, for example "X____", and shall say "Superior Court, Complex Litigation Docket at ______" at the top.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, an uncanvassed stipulation must state that the defendant fully understands the agreement.

A statement that the defendant represents that he/she fully understands the agreement; and

CRITICAL

Applies to

Written child position on plan

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s position on the 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a stipulation seeking attorneys’ fees must refer to the specific lease provision authorizing them.

Stipulations must make reference to the specific lease provision.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in writing by a stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.

Any issues agreed upon by the parties shall be submitted in writing by stipulation or agreement signed by the parties and counsel.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evaluation request

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit copies

Copies of the exhibits listed in the required exhibit list must be exchanged and filed.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of intent to argue

Opposing parties 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The report must identify each witness and anticipated witness scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses generally may not testify, subject to the stated exceptions.

The trial management report must include the following: A witness list with an identifier for each witness (party, expert, fact witness, document custodian) including any anticipated scheduling problems. Witnesses not listed will not be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown or if the witness will provide rebuttal evidence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Witness list

Each party must provide a witness list covering reasonably expected case-in-chief and rebuttal witnesses, identifying each witness and stating expected scheduling problems.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management memorandum

The trial management memorandum must include the listed case contentions, discovery and motion status, trial estimates, witnesses, disputes, needs, and other preliminary matters.

The memoranda shall include the following: i. A summary of the petitioner’s contentions and the respondent’s defenses or oppositional grounds, together with a summary of settlement efforts; ii. Any outstanding discovery requests and the status; iii. Any motions pending to be filed; iv. Evaluations; v. Admissions or stipulations; vi. Evidentiary disputes or judicial notice; vii. Estimated length of trial; viii. Proposed witnesses including the following: (a) the name and address of each fact witness, (b) a summary of expected testimony and (c) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; ix. Proposed expert witness, including the following: (a) the name and address of each expert witness, (b) a resume or curriculum vitae, (c) a summary of the expected testimony, and (d) the approximate length of time for direct testimony; x. A list of each pleading, motion, discovery matter, evaluation, and evidence where there is any dispute about or any outstanding matter, and a summary of the matter. xi. A list of trial needs and requests, including but not limited to, one or more interpreters, audio or visual equipment, telephone conference or TEAMS capacity for remote request; and xii. Other preliminary matters that may aid in the trial and disposition of the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion or objection

A Request for Adjudication must be filed for the court to schedule or act on a motion, objection, or request, except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings.

A Request for Adjudication form must be filed for any motion or objection to be decided by the court. The court will not schedule or act on any motion, objection, or request unless a Request for Adjudication is filed (except for motions filed during evidentiary proceedings).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for adjudication

Discovery motions and objections require an affidavit filed with the Request for Adjudication stating that counsel and self-represented parties made good-faith efforts to resolve the dispute; otherwise, the court will not consider them and may summarily deny them 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

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

marshal fees.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

The original Informed Consent must remain in the court file.

The original of the “Informed Consent for Participation in the Data Collection by the Milford Court Team Site (Site), using the ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies Court Team Approach” shall remain in the court file.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to remove amc or gal

A party seeking removal of counsel for a minor child or the child's guardian ad litem must file a motion that states all supporting facts.

Pursuant to Public Act 14-3 Sec. 4, 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, with proper notice to all appearing counsel, self-represented parties of record and any guardian ad litem of record. Such motion shall set forth all facts upon which the party relies in seeking such removal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

A joint trial management report must be filed with the court.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial affidavit

Current sworn financial affidavits must be exchanged and filed for a trial or hearing involving financial issues.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default request 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.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint stipulation

Each side must file in writing any facts agreed to by both sides as a joint stipulation before evidence begins.

Any facts that both sides agree to (joint stipulation) in writing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

The report must identify each witness by category and include anticipated witness-scheduling problems; unlisted witnesses may not testify absent good cause or rebuttal evidence, and the order does not alter Practice Book § 13-4 disclosure requirements.

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.]

CRITICAL

Applies to

Child support guidelines worksheet

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet meeting Practice Book § 25-30(e) must be provided if there are children under 18.

A fully completed child support guidelines worksheet as required by Practice Book Sec. 25-30(e), if there are children under the age of 18.

CRITICAL

Applies to

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

Motion list

A party with more than one pending motion must list motions it will not pursue on the Case Date; unless the court orders otherwise, those motions are scheduled for the next Case Date or, if none, for trial.

A list of the party’s motions that are pending but which the party does not intend to pursue on the Case Date as set forth in Section(B)(3)(a). Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the motions on this list shall be deemed to be scheduled for the next Case Date, if any, and if none, then for the time of trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pending motions list

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

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

CRITICALCriminal cases

A police officer requesting the information must complete Form JD-JM 218.

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

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Case status update

The DCF Social Worker must file a written case status update with the Court.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations providing for repairs must specify each repair to be made.

Specify each of the repairs to be made;

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion filed by agreement

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

All motions filed by agreement must clearly state on their “face that there is such an agreement,” pursuant to Practice Book § 34a-1 (e);

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

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

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent and releases of information

Participation requires a written, executed 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

Legal memorandum

Each side must file a brief legal memorandum containing the statements of law and legal theories in the case before evidence begins.

A brief legal memorandum containing statements of law and legal theories in the case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The report must estimate the time required for jury selection.

The trial management report must include the following: An estimate as to the amount of time required for jury selection.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint trial management report

The trial management report must include the following: A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

The trial management report must include the following: A statement as to any anticipated scheduling problems other than those involving witnesses, which must be set forth as required in paragraph 3.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion list

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

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Telephone marking

A telephone marking must provide the case’s calendar position, name and docket number, motion entry number and title, caller’s full name and law firm if applicable, and confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record were notified.

The following information is required when making a telephone marking: The position of the case on the calendar The name and docket number of the case The entry number and title of the motion The full name of the person making the marking and the law firm name, if applicable Confirmation that counsel and self-represented parties of record have been notified of the marking

CRITICAL

Applies to

Letter

If the court permits an absent AMC to submit a letter instead of appearing, the letter must state why the AMC cannot appear, details of the last home visit and how it was conducted, and any concerns noted.

If the AMC is not present in court and is given permission by the court to submit a letter in lieu of appearing, such letter shall inform the court and the parties as to the reason why the AMC is unable to appear in person, when and where the last home visit was conducted, whether the last home visit was in-person or by other electronic means, any concerns noted

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, stipulations must specify court costs.

court costs

CRITICAL

Applies to

Trial management report

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

An estimate of the amount of time necessary to try the case.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

Only proposed exhibits brought to the trial management conference will be designated on the exhibit list.

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

WARNING

Applies to

Citations

Citations must be re-issued unless the court orders otherwise.

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

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

Joint trial management report

A party should identify in the report any motion it anticipates filing before the start of evidence.

If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s).

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Written claim of objection

In the specified 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.

WARNING

Applies to

Trial management report

If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s).

If any party anticipates filing such a motion before the start of evidence, that party should identify the anticipated motion(s).

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, attorneys’ fees charged under a lease provision are subject to court review.

All attorneys’ fees so charged are subject to review by the Court.

WARNING

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

For a contested motion, the movant should omit Form JD-JM-46 and provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents for the evaluator.

The movant should not submit Form JD-JM-46 as part of the motion for psychological evaluation but should provide a list of collateral contacts and/or documents to be released to the evaluator;