Every receiver, temporary or permanent, before assuming to act as such, shall file with the clerk of the court by which, or by a judge of which, he or she was appointed, a bond with such surety or sureties, and for such an amount as such court or judge may order and approve, payable to the state and conditioned for the faithful performance of the receiver’s official duties. (See General Statutes § 52-506 and annotations.)
Section 21-4.Receiver To Give Bond
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceBefore acting, every receiver, whether temporary or permanent, must file a bond with the court that appointed them, in an amount the court sets, guaranteeing faithful performance of the receiver's duties.
Full Text of Section 21-4
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 488.) (Amended June 25, 2001, to take effect Jan. 1, 2002.)
Plain-English Summary
This rule requires every receiver, temporary or permanent, to file a bond with the clerk of the court — or the judge — who made the appointment before the receiver starts acting. The court or judge sets the amount and approves the surety or sureties backing it. The bond is payable to the state and is conditioned on the receiver faithfully performing the official duties of the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
When must a receiver file a bond?
Before assuming to act as receiver, whether the appointment is temporary or permanent.
Who decides the bond amount and surety?
The court or judge that made the appointment orders and approves both the amount and the surety or sureties.
Who is the bond payable to?
The bond is payable to the state and is conditioned on the receiver’s faithful performance of official duties.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 21-4). 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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