The sessions of the Superior Court will be opened at 10 a.m., unless otherwise ordered.
Section 1-12.Court Opening
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule sets 10 a.m. as the default time Superior Court sessions open, unless a judge orders a different time.
Full Text of Section 1-12
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 299.)
Rules Committee Commentary
Plain-English Summary
Section 1-12 sets the default start time for Superior Court sessions at 10 a.m. That start time applies unless the court orders otherwise, so a judge can move the opening time earlier or later for a particular session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Connecticut Superior Court open?
Sessions open at 10 a.m. under Section 1-12, unless the court orders a different time.
Can a Connecticut judge change the court opening time?
Yes. The rule sets 10 a.m. as the default but allows the court to order a different opening time.
Does this rule apply to every Superior Court session?
The text applies to the sessions of the Superior Court generally, with 10 a.m. as the standard unless otherwise ordered.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-12). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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TECHNICAL CHANGE: The time convention was updated for consistency purposes.