Don't Let Your Connecticut Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Connecticut exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Connecticut Judicial Branch form JD-CL-28 (List of Exhibits) requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Connecticut are set by the trial management order for the case; confirm the deadline with the assigned judge.
- Exhibit practice in Connecticut centers on the Connecticut Superior Courts.
- Connecticut's e-filing file-size limit is 50 MB per document; larger exhibits may be split and filed in parts.
- Hartford: Complex Litigation Docket.
- New Haven: check the court directory for docket information.
- Connecticut civil trial exhibit procedure follows the Civil Trial Management Order and Form JD-CL-28.
- A common Connecticut exhibit-filing mistake: missing the exhibit deadline in the trial management order.
Free Connecticut Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
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- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Connecticut Exhibit Requirements
Connecticut Superior Court filings go through Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services, where attorneys and law firms enroll using their juris number. Civil trial exhibits are marked under the Civil Trial Management Order and Form JD-CL-28. Complex Litigation Dockets sit in Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- Complete Connecticut exhibit marking requirements
- Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services procedures and requirements
- Court location and docket information for major Connecticut judicial districts
- Guide to Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services, where e-filing is mandatory for attorneys without an exemption
- Superior Court exhibit requirements across Connecticut
- File size limits (50 MB per document) and filing larger exhibits in parts
- Exchange deadlines: set by the trial management order for the case
- Practice Book citations and pre-trial disclosure requirements
County-Specific Rules Covered
Hartford
- • Complex Litigation Docket Source (opens in a new tab)
- • State capital location
New Haven
- • Check the court directory for docket details
- • Federal courthouse proximity
Bridgeport Judicial District
- • Bridgeport Judicial District courthouse Source (opens in a new tab)
- • Courthouse at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport Source (opens in a new tab)
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for e-filing with your Juris number
- •Request Complex Litigation Docket for appropriate cases
- •Check the trial management order for exhibit exchange deadlines
- •Submit the List of Exhibits (Form JD-CL-28) on or before the first day of evidence unless the court orders otherwise
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing exhibit deadlines set by the trial management order
- 2.Not enrolling in E-Services with your juris number before e-filing
- 3.Not considering a request for Complex Litigation status where a case qualifies
- 4.Omitting the List of Exhibits (Form JD-CL-28) required on or before the first day of evidence
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Connecticut Exhibit FAQs
What are the Connecticut exhibit marking requirements?
Civil exhibits carry a Plaintiff's or Defendant's Exhibit sticker showing the docket number and the exhibit number or letter. Plaintiff's exhibits are numbered and defendant's exhibits are lettered on Form JD-CL-28. Pre-trial exhibit deadlines are set by the trial management order for your case.
Does Connecticut require e-filing for exhibits?
Yes, e-filing is mandatory for attorneys and law firms without an exemption, subject to listed exceptions for certain documents. Attorneys and law firms without an exemption must submit exhibits electronically in PDF format in paperless civil and family matters. The e-filing system accepts documents up to 50 MB each, and larger exhibits can be filed in separate parts. An attorney's juris number serves as the attorney's signature on e-filed documents.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Connecticut?
Exhibit deadlines are set by the court's trial management order and the assigned judge. In civil trials the List of Exhibits (Form JD-CL-28) must be submitted on or before the first day of evidence unless the court orders otherwise.
Are there special exhibit rules for Hartford courts?
Yes, the Complex Litigation Docket sits at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. Check whether the Complex Litigation Docket judge has set additional exhibit requirements or deadlines. Hartford is home to a Complex Litigation Docket at 95 Washington Street.
Does Connecticut have a unified court system or separate county courts?
Connecticut Superior Court is a statewide trial court organized into judicial districts rather than county courts. Exhibit procedures follow the statewide trial management orders and Form JD-CL-28 unless the court orders otherwise.
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