Whenever a hearing is scheduled, the clerk shall send to each party or representative a notice of the time and place set for hearing. This shall include the street address of the court, a telephone number for inquiries, and the room number or other information sufficient to describe the place where the hearing will be held.
Section 24-14.—Notice of Time and Place of Hearing
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceWhen a small claims hearing is scheduled, the court clerk must mail each party or representative a notice giving the hearing's date, time, and location, including the courthouse address, a contact phone number, and the room or other identifying details.
Full Text of Section 24-14
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 564.) (Amended June 26, 2000, to take effect Jan. 1, 2001; amended June 21, 2010, to take effect Jan. 1, 2011.)
Plain-English Summary
Once a hearing date is set, the clerk sends every party or their representative written notice of when and where to appear. That notice must include the street address of the courthouse, a phone number for questions, and enough detail about the room or location to help a party find the right place. The rule exists so that people navigating small claims court — often without a lawyer — can locate their hearing without guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I find out when my small claims hearing is?
The court clerk sends a written notice to each party or representative stating the time and place of the hearing.
What information does the hearing notice include?
It includes the street address of the court, a telephone number for questions, and the room number or other information needed to locate the hearing.
Does my representative get hearing notice too?
Yes. The clerk sends the notice to each party or representative, not just to the party personally.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 24-14). 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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