The provisions of this chapter shall govern the procedure in matters, except dissolution of marriage or civil union, legal separation, annulment, and juvenile matters, referred to committees, state referees and senior judges, attorney trial referees, special assignment probate judges, and, so far as applicable, to auditors, appraisers or other persons designated to make reports to the court.
Section 19-1.Application of Chapter
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceChapter 19 governs how cases get referred to committees, state referees, senior judges, attorney trial referees, and special assignment probate judges, but it does not apply to dissolution of marriage, civil union, legal separation, annulment, or juvenile matters.
Full Text of Section 19-1
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 428.) (Amended June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000; amended June 26, 2006, to take effect Jan. 1, 2007; amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.)
Plain-English Summary
This section opens Chapter 19 by defining its reach. The chapter’s procedures govern matters referred to committees, state referees and senior judges, attorney trial referees, and special assignment probate judges. It also applies, where relevant, to auditors, appraisers, and other persons the court designates to make reports to the court.
The chapter carves out four categories entirely: dissolution of marriage, dissolution of civil union, legal separation, annulment, and juvenile matters. Those cases follow separate procedures and are not referred out under Chapter 19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of cases does Chapter 19 cover?
Matters referred to committees, state referees and senior judges, attorney trial referees, special assignment probate judges, and, where applicable, auditors, appraisers, or other persons designated to report to the court.
Can a divorce case be referred to a committee or referee under this chapter?
No. The chapter expressly excludes dissolution of marriage, civil union, legal separation, and annulment matters.
Does Chapter 19 apply to juvenile cases?
No, juvenile matters are excluded from the chapter’s procedures.
What kinds of decision-makers does this chapter address?
Committees, state referees, senior judges, attorney trial referees, special assignment probate judges, and, so far as applicable, auditors and appraisers.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 19-1). 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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