PRACTICE BOOK REVISIONS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT!

NOTICE

Public Hearing on Practice Book Revisions Being Considered by the

Rules Committee of the Superior Court

On May 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., the Rules Committee of the Superior Court will conduct a public hearing in the Supreme Court in Hartford for the purpose of receiving comments concerning Practice Book revisions that are being considered by the Committee. The revisions proposed by the Rules Committee have been posted on the Judicial Branch website at:  

http://www.jud.ct.gov/pb.htm.

Pursuant to subsection (c) of section 51-14 of the Connecticut Gen- eral Statutes, the Supreme Court has designated the Rules Committee to conduct this public hearing also for the purpose of receiving com- ments on any proposed new rule or any change in an existing rule that any member of the public deems desirable.

Comments may be forwarded to the Rules Committee by email at Joseph.DelCiampo@jud.ct.gov or may be forwarded to the Rules Committee at the following address and should be received by May 12, 2016:

Rules Committee of the Superior Court Attn: Joseph J. Del Ciampo, Counsel P.O. Box 150474

Hartford, CT 06115-0474

Each speaker at the public hearing will be limited to five minutes. Anyone who believes that they cannot cover their remarks within that time period may submit written comments to the Rules Committee. If written comments are submitted, ten copies should be provided.

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 the meeting and need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email the Rules Committee at:

Joseph.DelCiampo@jud.ct.gov before May 12, 2016.

Please note:  Of particular interest to those involved in family court matters is new Section 25-61A which proposes a Standing Committee on Guardians Ad Litem and Attorneys for the Minor child in Family Matters.

PROPOSED RULES ARE AT LINK BELOW:

http://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/pblj_7742_041916.pdf