The judicial authority may, on its own motion or on the motion of a party and upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances, order a case to be assigned for immediate trial.
Section 14-17.Immediate Trial
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceSection 14-17 allows the judicial authority, on its own initiative or a party’s motion, to order a case assigned for immediate trial when extraordinary circumstances are shown.
Full Text of Section 14-17
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 273.)
Plain-English Summary
This section gives the judicial authority a way to move a case ahead of the normal assignment process. It can act on its own motion or on a party’s motion, but only where the moving party shows extraordinary circumstances. If that showing is made, the judicial authority may order the case assigned for immediate trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it take to get an immediate trial in Connecticut?
A showing of extraordinary circumstances, made either by a party’s motion or raised by the judicial authority on its own.
Can the court order an immediate trial without a party asking?
Yes. Section 14-17 allows the judicial authority to act on its own motion, not just in response to a party’s request.
Is immediate trial the same as the privileged cases under Section 14-9?
No. Section 14-17 is a separate, discretionary mechanism triggered by extraordinary circumstances, distinct from the fixed list of privileged case categories.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 14-17). 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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