Any case that does not proceed to trial because it has been reported to the judicial authority as having been settled shall be withdrawn within thirty days or shall be dismissed thereafter unless the judicial authority, for good cause shown, extends the time for a withdrawal.
Section 14-19.Cases Marked Settled
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceSection 14-19 requires a case reported settled instead of going to trial to be withdrawn within thirty days or face dismissal, unless the judicial authority extends the deadline for good cause.
Full Text of Section 14-19
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 274A.)
Plain-English Summary
This section addresses what happens after parties tell the court a case has settled. If a case does not proceed to trial because it was reported to the judicial authority as settled, the parties must withdraw it within thirty days.
If they miss that window, the case is subject to dismissal. The judicial authority can extend the thirty-day period, but only for good cause shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do parties have to withdraw a settled case in Connecticut?
Thirty days from when the case is reported to the judicial authority as settled.
What happens if a settled case is not withdrawn in time?
Section 14-19 provides that the case shall be dismissed after the thirty-day period runs, unless the judicial authority has extended the time.
Can the thirty-day withdrawal deadline be extended?
Yes. The judicial authority may extend the time for withdrawal, but only upon a showing of good cause.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 14-19). 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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