The Connecticut Practice Book is a comprehensive compilation of laws, rules, and forms that pertain to civil actions in the state of Connecticut. The book covers a wide range of topics, including civil procedure, evidence, appeals, and judgments. It also includes a variety of forms that can be used in different types of civil actions, such as complaints, answers, motions, and orders.
This book is an invaluable resource for lawyers, judges, and anyone interested in the history of Connecticut’s legal system. Together With the Code Of Professional Ethics, Also By William Hameraley And Lyman D. Brewster.
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Key elements of the Connecticut Practice Book
Rules of Professional Conduct
These rules outline the ethical obligations and standards for attorneys practicing in Connecticut. They cover attorney-client relationships, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and professional responsibility.
Procedural Rules
The Practice Book includes rules governing civil, criminal, appellate, family, and probate procedures. These rules delineate the steps, deadlines, and requirements for conducting legal proceedings in state courts.
Court Forms and Filing Requirements
It provides standardized forms and specifies the necessary documentation required for filing various legal actions in Connecticut courts.
Judicial Administration
The Practice Book includes rules related to judicial administration, such as the appointment of judges, court procedures, and administrative matters within the court system.
Rules of Evidence
It covers rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court proceedings, ensuring fairness and reliability in the presentation of evidence.
Major Provisions of Connecticut Practice Book
Sec. 40-11. Disclosure by the Prosecuting Authority (Amended June 22, 2009, to take effect Jan. 1, 2010.)
(a) Upon written request by a defendant filed in accordance with Section 41-5 and without requiring any order of the judicial authority, the prosecuting authority, subject to Section 40-40 et seq., shall promptly, but no later than forty-five days from the filing of the request, unless such time is extended by the judicial authority for good cause shown, disclose in writing the existence of, provide photocopies of, and allow the defendant in accordance with Section 40-7, to inspect, copy, photograph and have reasonable tests made on any of the following items:
(1) Any books, tangible objects, papers, photographs, or documents within the possession, custody or control of any governmental agency, which the prosecuting authority intends to offer in evidence in chief at trial or which are material to the preparation of the defense or which were obtained from or purportedly belong to the defendant;
(2) Copies of the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, which are within the possession, custody, or control of the prosecuting authority, the existence of which is known, or by the exercise of due diligence may become known, to the prosecuting authority;
(3) Any reports or statements of experts made in connection with the offense charged including results of physical and mental examinations and of scientific tests, experiments or comparisons which are material to the preparation of the defense or are intended for use by the prosecuting authority as evidence in chief at the trial;
(4) Any warrant executed for the arrest of the defendant for the offense charged, and any search and seizure warrants issued in connection with the investigation of the offense charged;
(5) (A) Any written, recorded or oral statements made by the defendant or a codefendant, before or after arrest to any law enforcement officer or to a person acting under the direction of or in cooperation with a law enforcement officer concerning the offense charged; or (B) Any relevant statements of coconspirators which the prosecuting authority intends to offer in evidence at any trial or hearing.
(b) In addition to the foregoing, the prosecuting authority shall disclose to the defendant, in accordance with any applicable constitutional and statutory provisions, any exculpatory information or materials that the prosecuting authority may have, whether or not a request has been made therefore.
FAQ’s
What is Section 2, 55 of the Connecticut Practice Book?
Practice Book Section 2-55 provides, “Written notice of retirement from the practice of law, pursuant to the provisions of General Statutes §51-81b, shall not constitute removal from the bar or the roll of attorneys, but it shall be noted on the roll of attorneys kept by the clerk in Hartford county.”‘
What is a motion to strike in CT practice book?
According to Connecticut Practice Book section 10-39(a)(1), you may want to file a Motion to Strike if you feel that any allegation or cause of action in the Complaint is not legally sufficient, or that the claim fall short of what is needed or required under the law for the court to grant relief.
What is the rule 7.1 of the Connecticut Rules for Professional Conduct for lawyers?
Rule 7.1.
A lawyer shall not make a false or misleading communication about the lawyer or the lawyer’s services. A communication is false or mis- leading if it contains a material misrepresentation of fact or law, or omits a fact necessary to make the statement considered as a whole not materially misleading.
What is the rule 4.2 in CT?
Rule 4.2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct provides that “[i]n representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a party the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized by law.
What is the rule of evidence 4 8 in CT?
4-8. Section 4-8 – Offers To Compromise (a)General rule. Evidence of an offer to compromise or settle a disputed claim is inadmissible on the issues of liability and the amount of the claim.