Notice of Public Hearing on Rules and Forms

There will be a public hearing to receive suggestions for new rules and forms, and for changes to existing rules and forms that regulate pleading, practice and procedure in Connecticut state courts. The existing rules of practice and forms are posted on the judicial branch website.
 
The hearing will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court in Hartford. It will be conducted by the justices of the Supreme Court or a committee of the justices under Section 51-14 (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

If you want to make suggestions to the justices at the hearing, you must sign in with the courtroom clerk at least ten minutes before the hearing begins so that the hearing can be conducted in an orderly manner. Each speaker at the public hearing will be limited to five minutes. You must also bring three unmarked copies of each suggestion and give them to the clerk.

Wheelchair access is located in the rear of the building, accessible from the staff parking lot between Lafayette and Oak Streets. There are a limited number of handicap parking spots in the gated staff lot, which is accessible from Oak Street. Use the intercom at the gate to speak to security about the availability of parking. Once at the accessible door, use the intercom to request entry from security. If you would like to attend and need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please e-mail Attorney Thomas Smith at Thomas.Smith@connapp.jud.ct.gov before April 11th.
 
All requests for camera coverage are subject to the Supreme Court protocol posted on the Judicial Branch website and the provisions of Practice Book §§ 70-9 and 1-10A, and coverage requests should be directed to the External Affairs Division — external.affairs@jud.ct.gov.
 

Chase T. Rogers
Chief Justice