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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Informed consent

A 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).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation entered without Court canvass must state that the defendant fully understands the agreement.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

A stipulation entered without Court canvass must state that the parties waive canvass before the Court.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Request for argument

A party requesting argument on a non-arguable motion must file a Request for Argument (JD-CV-128), after marking the motion Take Papers.

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).

CRITICAL

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Evaluation notice

The evaluation notice must identify its date, time, and place.

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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Trial management report

The trial management report must state anticipated scheduling problems other than witness-related problems.

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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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.

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Joint affidavit

When both parties have counsel, counsel must submit a joint affidavit confirming that they discussed 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.

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Scheduling order

The scheduling order must include dates for filing the designated record contents, submitting briefs and reply briefs, pretrials or other appropriate conferences, and the appeal hearing.

The first time that the appeal appears on the administrative appeals calendar, the court and the parties will establish, or will set up a conference to establish, which of the contents of the record are to be transmitted, and will set up a scheduling order which will include dates for the filing of the designated contents of the record, for the submission of briefs and reply briefs, for pretrials, or other appropriate conferences, and for the hearing on the administrative appeal.

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Specific steps

DCF and/or the AAG must prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties before the CSC or JPT.

DCF and/or the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) shall prepare specific steps and circulate them to the parties prior to the CSC or JPT.

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A military affidavit and Department of Defense Manpower database inquiry must be filed at least two weeks before a request for default for failure to appear.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Repair stipulations must contain the tenant’s permission for the repairs.

Contain permission from the tenant to allow for the repairs.

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Trial management report

The trial management report must state anticipated scheduling problems other than witness-related problems.

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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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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Stipulation or agreement

Agreed issues must be submitted in writing as 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.

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Motion to remove amc or gal

A motion seeking removal must set forth all facts relied upon in support of removal.

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

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Trial management report

If the parties cannot reach agreement, the joint 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation

A stipulation entered without Court canvass must state that any attorney signing for a client is authorized to enter into it on the client’s behalf.

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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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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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.

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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Applies to

Evaluation request

A contested evaluation request 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.

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Records disclosure motion

The notice to providers must state that the motion hearing will occur at the TMC, unless the court permits another date convenient for the assigned trial judge.

The notice to the providers in said motion shall reflect that the hearing on the motion will be held on the same date and time as the trial management conference or with permission of the court another date that is convenient for the assigned trial judge.

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Motion for continuance

A motion for continuance must identify the conflicting case and docket number, when the conflict arose, and efforts to resolve it; consent may be indicated only if all parties have consented.

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.

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Pending motions list

The parties must provide a list of all pending motions, including motions to be decided before evidence begins.

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.

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Parentage documentation

DCF must be prepared to provide parentage documentation, including the listed examples.

DCF shall be prepared to provide documentation as to parentage, including but not limited to, the outcome of any request made to the Department of Public Health, marriage certificate, or prior findings made in the family support magistrate court or family court.

CRITICALCivil cases

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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 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

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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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for psychological evaluation

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);

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Trial management memorandum

Trial management memoranda must address the listed content, including the parties’ positions, discovery, motions, witnesses, trial 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Stipulation

Repair stipulations must specify a completion date for each repair.

Specify completion dates for each repair; and

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit

The Plaintiff must file an appropriate affidavit showing compliance with Conn. Gen. Stats. § 8-265dd, the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Payment Program.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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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.

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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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Inspection report

If the tenant did not provide the latest inspection report when filing the action, the municipality must submit it to the Court before the hearing.

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

Stipulations must specifically state the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs, and marshal fees.

All stipulations shall articulate, with specificity, each of the following: the rental arrearage, legal fees, court costs and marshal fees.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Resume

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

CRITICAL

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Child position report

The child’s attorney must submit the child’s written position before or at the hearing; the report should include the consultation date and nature, whether plan specifics were discussed, and whether the child’s concerns or opinions were elicited.

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

CRITICAL

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Motion to remove amc or gal

A party seeking removal of a minor child’s counsel or guardian ad litem must file a motion with the court.

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.

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Parentage documentation

Parentage 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

Unlisted witnesses 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.

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Memorandum

The memorandum must address the parties’ contentions and defenses, unresolved matters and discovery, witnesses, evidentiary issues, settlement, trial length, and required 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.

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Financial affidavit

A party must provide a current sworn financial affidavit for a pending motion concerning financial issues, unless the stated prior-filing, no-change, and testimony conditions are met.

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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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.

WARNING

Applies to

Citation

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

Motion for psychological evaluation

The movant should provide a list of collateral contacts 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;

WARNING

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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

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;

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).

WARNING

Applies to

Evaluation order

The judge may approve an agreed evaluation order without all parties present, and the stamped and signed order must be placed in the court file.

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.

WARNING

Applies to

JD-JM-46

The completed Form JD-JM-46 should be submitted for the judge’s signature.

Once completed, the Form should be submitted for the Judge’s signature;