The members of the jury may, in the discretion of the judicial authority, take notes and submit questions to be asked of witnesses during the trial of a civil action.
Section 16-7.Juror Questions and Note-taking
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRule 16-7 lets the judicial authority permit jurors to take notes and submit questions for witnesses during the trial of a civil action.
Full Text of Section 16-7
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 305A.)
Rules Committee Commentary
Plain-English Summary
This rule gives the judicial authority discretion to let jury members take notes during a civil trial and to submit questions they want asked of witnesses. Neither practice is guaranteed — both depend on the judicial authority allowing them in a given case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can jurors take notes during a Connecticut civil trial?
Jurors may take notes if the judicial authority, in its discretion, allows it.
Can jurors ask questions of witnesses in a Connecticut civil trial?
Jurors may submit questions to be asked of witnesses, but only if the judicial authority permits it as a matter of discretion.
Is juror note-taking automatic in every civil case?
No. The rule leaves it to the judicial authority’s discretion, so it is not automatic in every trial.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 16-7). 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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