A motion to disqualify a judicial authority shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the facts relied upon to show the grounds for disqualification and a certificate of the counsel of record that the motion is made in good faith. The motion shall be filed no less than ten days before the time the case is called for trial or hearing, unless good cause is shown for failure to file within such time.
Section 1-23.Motion for Disqualification of Judicial Authority
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRequires a motion to disqualify a judicial authority to be in writing, supported by an affidavit and a good-faith certificate, and filed at least ten days before the case is called for trial or hearing absent good cause.
Full Text of Section 1-23
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 997.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 1-23 sets the procedure for moving to disqualify a judicial authority. The motion must be in writing and accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the facts that support the grounds for disqualification. Counsel of record must also certify that the motion is made in good faith.
Timing matters: the motion must be filed no less than ten days before the case is called for trial or hearing, unless the moving party shows good cause for failing to file within that window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a motion to disqualify a judge in Connecticut?
File the motion in writing along with an affidavit setting forth the facts supporting disqualification, plus a certificate from counsel of record that the motion is made in good faith.
When must a disqualification motion be filed?
No less than ten days before the case is called for trial or hearing, unless good cause is shown for filing later.
What if I can’t file the disqualification motion ten days before trial?
The court can still accept it if you show good cause for failing to file within the ten-day window.
Does a disqualification motion need an affidavit?
Yes. The affidavit must set forth the facts relied upon to show the grounds for disqualification.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-23). 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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