When a cause other than one mentioned in Sections 20-4 and 20-5 is tried by a judge, and it is not otherwise provided by law where the file and papers shall be lodged, the judge, when a decision has been reached, shall designate a clerk of the Superior Court with whom the same shall be lodged, and shall thereupon lodge the same with such clerk with a memorandum of the judge’s decision, and such clerk shall thereupon become the lawful custodian thereof.
Section 20-6.Clerk Designated by Judge To Take Papers
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRequires a judge deciding a cause not covered by Sections 20-4 or 20-5, and not otherwise addressed by law, to designate a Superior Court clerk and lodge the file, papers, and a memorandum of the decision with that clerk.
Full Text of Section 20-6
Amendment History
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Plain-English Summary
Sections 20-4 and 20-5 already say where to lodge papers for certain causes tried by a judge. This rule fills the gap for any other cause, one not mentioned in those two sections, when no other law says where the file and papers belong.
In that situation, once the judge reaches a decision, the judge designates a clerk of the Superior Court to hold the file and papers, then lodges them with that clerk along with a memorandum of the decision. The designated clerk then becomes the lawful custodian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a case doesn't fit Section 20-4 or 20-5?
The judge designates a clerk of the Superior Court and lodges the file, papers, and a memorandum of the decision with that clerk, who becomes the lawful custodian.
Who picks which clerk holds the papers under Section 20-6?
The judge who decided the cause designates the clerk.
Does this rule apply if a statute already says where papers should go?
No. It applies only when it is not otherwise provided by law where the file and papers should be lodged.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 20-6). 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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Also known as: lodging papers other causes Connecticutdesignate clerk to hold case paperscustodian of papers judge decision CTwhere papers go if no rule applies