Don't Let Your Connecticut Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Connecticut exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Practice Book §13-4 requires before your filing deadline.
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Every year, Connecticut courts reject exhibits for:
- Wrong marking convention
- Missing electronic bookmarks
- Non-compliant file formats
This guide prevents those mistakes.
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Note: This guide provides general information, not legal advice. Court rules change, and local variations exist. Always verify current requirements with the specific court where you are filing.
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About Connecticut Exhibit Requirements
Connecticut operates a unified court system with mandatory e-filing through the Judicial Branch e-filing system. Exhibits must be exchanged per Practice Book requirements. Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield handle major caseloads.
What's in the Guide
- Complete Connecticut exhibit marking requirements
- CT Judicial Branch E-Filing system procedures and requirements
- County-specific rules for Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield
- Mandatory statewide e-filing system guide (CT Judicial Branch)
- Superior Court exhibit requirements across Connecticut
- File size limits and PDF formatting rules (25 MB per document)
- Exchange deadlines: 30 days before trial per Practice Book §13-4
- Practice Book citations and pre-trial disclosure requirements
County-Specific Rules Covered
Hartford
- • Complex Litigation Docket
- • State capital location
New Haven
- • Major commercial docket
- • Federal courthouse proximity
Fairfield (Bridgeport)
- • High-volume commercial cases
- • NYC-area business disputes
Pro Tips Included
- •Register for e-filing with your Juris number
- •Request Complex Litigation Docket for appropriate cases
- •Exchange exhibits 30 days before trial
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing 30-day exhibit exchange deadline
- 2.Not having valid Juris number for e-filing
- 3.Failing to request Complex Litigation Docket when appropriate
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Connecticut Exhibit FAQs
What are the Connecticut exhibit marking requirements?
Connecticut courts require exhibits to be marked clearly with party prefix and sequential numbering. Plaintiffs use P-1, P-2, P-3 format and defendants use D-1, D-2, D-3 format. Pre-trial disclosures must be made 30 days before trial per Practice Book §13-4.
Does Connecticut require e-filing for exhibits?
Yes, Connecticut has mandatory e-filing for all attorneys through the CT Judicial Branch E-Filing system. Superior Courts require electronic filing of trial exhibits at jud.ct.gov/external/super/E-Services/. The file size limit is 25 MB per document, with text-searchable PDFs preferred. Attorneys must have a Juris number for identification.
What is the exhibit exchange deadline in Connecticut?
Under Practice Book §13-4, exhibits must be disclosed 30 days before trial unless otherwise ordered by the court. Exhibit lists are required at the pre-trial conference, and authenticity stipulations are encouraged to streamline proceedings.
Are there special exhibit rules for Hartford courts?
Yes, Hartford Superior Court operates a Complex Litigation Docket for insurance and commercial cases. The Complex Litigation Docket may have additional exhibit requirements and earlier deadlines. Hartford is the state capital location and handles significant insurance industry litigation.
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