The petition may be transferred to another judicial district for good cause shown.
Section 23-28.—Transfer of Habeas Corpus
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceA habeas corpus petition can be moved to a different judicial district if the party seeking the transfer shows good cause for it.
Full Text of Section 23-28
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 529G.)
Plain-English Summary
This rule allows a habeas corpus petition to be transferred from one judicial district to another. The only requirement stated is good cause — the rule does not list specific grounds, so the judicial authority evaluates each request on its own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a habeas case transferred to another court?
A party must show good cause for the transfer; the rule leaves what counts as good cause to the judicial authority's judgment.
Does this rule list specific reasons that justify a transfer?
No. The rule requires good cause shown, without enumerating particular grounds.
Is transfer under this rule the same as a venue determination?
They are related but distinct: venue under Section 23-27 sets where a petition belongs in the first place, while this rule lets that petition move afterward for good cause.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 23-28). 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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