The Judiciary has asked Congress for $36.6 million in supplemental funding, as well as several legislative reforms designed to help federal courts respond effectively to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. In an April 28 letter sent to leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the Judiciary identified $64.1 million in funding requirements needed to address […]
“During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Judicial Branch has established a procedure for parties with full written agreements in family court matters to request approval of their agreements without having to come to the courthouse for a hearing. The procedure is available to request the entry of final judgment in any action for custody, […]
Notice to Parties and Counsel Superior Court for Family Matters Previously Scheduled Hearings and Trials During The COVID-19 Emergency With the exception of the hearings described below, all trials and specially assigned hearings which had been scheduled to commence or continue on dates during the months of May or June, 2020, will be continued to […]
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has distributed to the courts guidelines for restoring operations that rely heavily on conditions in local communities and on objective data from local and state public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Federal Judiciary COVID-19 Recovery Guidelines emphasize local decision-making by the courts […]
All foreclosure sales scheduled for June and through July 18, 2020 are hereby cancelled in order to prevent a potential gathering of individuals at the auction site. Accordingly, the Court is opening the judgment in these matters sua sponte solely for the purposes of setting a new sale date of July 25, 2020. Plaintiff shall […]
All foreclosure sales scheduled for June and through July 18, 2020 are hereby cancelled in order to prevent a potential gathering of individuals at the auction site. Accordingly, the Court is opening the judgment in these matters sua sponte solely for the purposes of setting a new sale date of July 25, 2020. Plaintiff shall […]
General Essential employees who are able to work from home SHOULD BE WORKING FROM HOME. For employees who have traveled internationally in a region where COVID-19 is active, or have returned from a cruise, it is recommended to stay home and self-monitor for fourteen days, subsequent to returning. Eliminate all non-essential workplace travel. Distribute summaries […]
Last week the Judicial Branch (our state court system) announced that it will initiate a plan to resolve cases remotely. This is a huge step in getting cases moving and ultimately resolved in a safe way. Starting with civil short calendar matters (motions), the Court will begin taking them “on the papers” on May 4, […]
This guidance is for general informational purposes only, and is not to be used as a substitute for relevant state statutes or regulations. Updated April 17, 2020 The CT Labor Department is working diligently to analyze the federal pandemic relief details found within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law […]
STATE OF CONNECTICUT BY HIS EXCELLENCY NED LAMONT EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7BB PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESPONSE – USE OF FACEMASKS OR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS, RESCHEDULING OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY TO AUGUST 11 WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, I issued a declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies, […]
