In a nonsummary contempt proceeding, the judgment file of contempt shall be prepared within a reasonable time by the clerk and shall be signed by the judicial authority and entered on the record.
Section 1-21.—Nonsummary Judgment
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRequires the clerk to prepare a judgment file after a nonsummary contempt finding, which the judicial authority must sign and enter on the record.
Full Text of Section 1-21
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 994.) (Amended June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000.)
Plain-English Summary
After a nonsummary contempt proceeding ends in a finding of contempt, Section 1-21 requires the clerk to prepare a judgment file within a reasonable time. The judicial authority then signs the judgment file, and it gets entered on the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who prepares the judgment file after a nonsummary contempt finding?
The clerk prepares the judgment file within a reasonable time after the nonsummary contempt proceeding.
Does a judge have to sign the contempt judgment file?
Yes. The judicial authority must sign the judgment file, which is then entered on the record.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-21). 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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