An attorney trial referee or special assignment probate judge to whom a case has been referred shall file a report with the clerk of the court, with sufficient copies for all counsel, within 120 days of the completion of the trial before such referee or special assignment probate judge.
Section 19-4.Attorney Trial Referees and Special Assignment Probate Judges; Time To File Report
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceAn attorney trial referee or special assignment probate judge who hears a referred case must file a written report with the court clerk, with copies for all counsel, within 120 days of finishing the trial.
Full Text of Section 19-4
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 430A.) (Amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.)
Plain-English Summary
Once an attorney trial referee or special assignment probate judge finishes trying a case that was referred to them, the clock starts running on their report. They must file it with the clerk of the court within 120 days of the trial’s completion, and they must include enough copies for every attorney of record. This deadline keeps referred cases from stalling indefinitely after trial — the parties know when to expect a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an attorney trial referee have to file a report in Connecticut?
The referee or special assignment probate judge must file the report within 120 days of the completion of the trial.
Who gets copies of the referee’s report?
The report goes to the clerk of the court, along with sufficient copies for all counsel in the case.
Does the 120-day clock start at referral or at trial?
It starts at the completion of the trial before the referee or special assignment probate judge, not when the case was first referred.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 19-4). 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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