Any order provided in this chapter to be made by the court may be made by a judge thereof when the court is not actually in session.
Section 13-16.Orders by Judge
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceConfirms that any discovery order this chapter allows the court to make can instead be made by a single judge when the court itself is not in session.
Full Text of Section 13-16
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 233.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 13-16 removes any doubt about who can act on discovery matters when the full court is not sitting. Any order that this chapter authorizes the court to make may be made by a judge acting alone when the court is not in session, so discovery disputes are not stuck waiting for a formal court session to convene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a judge issue a discovery order without the court being in session?
Yes. Section 13-16 says any order this chapter lets the court make may also be made by a judge when the court is not in session.
What kinds of orders does Section 13-16 cover?
It covers any order provided for elsewhere in Chapter 13, including compliance orders, protective orders, and disclosure orders.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 13-16). 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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