Short calendar sessions shall be held in each judicial district and geographical area at least once each month, the date, hour and place to be fixed by the presiding judge upon due notice to the clerk. The caseflow coordinator or clerk, in consultation with the presiding judge, shall determine the number of lists, such as whether there shall be separate lists for family relations matters and foreclosures, and whether various portions of any one list shall be scheduled for different days and for different hours of the same day. Notice of the assigned date and time of the motion shall be provided to attorneys and self-represented parties of record.
Section 11-14.—Short Calendar; Frequency; Time; Lists
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule requires each judicial district and geographical area to hold short calendar sessions at least once a month and lets the presiding judge and clerk set the schedule, number of lists, and notice to attorneys and self-represented parties.
Full Text of Section 11-14
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 207.) (Amended June 29, 2007, to take effect Jan. 1, 2008.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 11-14 requires short calendar sessions to be held at least once each month in every judicial district and geographical area, with the date, hour, and place set by the presiding judge on notice to the clerk. The caseflow coordinator or clerk, working with the presiding judge, decides how many lists to run, including whether to keep separate lists for family relations matters and foreclosures, and whether to spread portions of a list across different days or different hours of the same day. Attorneys and self-represented parties of record must receive notice of the assigned date and time of their motion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often must short calendar sessions be held in Connecticut?
At least once each month in every judicial district and geographical area.
Who sets the date and time of short calendar sessions?
The presiding judge fixes the date, hour, and place, on due notice to the clerk.
Can courts run separate short calendar lists for different case types?
Yes. The caseflow coordinator or clerk, in consultation with the presiding judge, may set up separate lists, such as for family relations matters and foreclosures, and may schedule portions of a list for different days or hours.
Will I be notified when my motion is scheduled?
Yes. Notice of the assigned date and time of the motion goes to attorneys and self-represented parties of record.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 11-14). 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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