Papers may be filed, signed or verified by electronic means that comply with procedures and technical standards established by the Office of the Chief Court Administrator, which may also set forth the manner in which such papers shall be kept by the clerk. A paper filed by electronic means in compliance with such procedures and standards constitutes a written paper for the purpose of applying these rules.
Section 4-4.Electronic Filing
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceAllows papers to be filed, signed, or verified electronically under standards the Office of the Chief Court Administrator sets, and treats an electronic filing made under those standards as a written paper for all rule purposes.
Full Text of Section 4-4
Amendment History
(Adopted June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.)
Plain-English Summary
This section opens the door to electronic filing. Papers can be filed, signed, or verified electronically as long as the filing follows the procedures and technical standards the Office of the Chief Court Administrator establishes. Those standards can also cover how the clerk keeps electronically filed papers.
The key legal effect: a paper filed electronically in compliance with those standards counts as a written paper for purposes of applying the rules of practice. Electronic filing isn’t treated as a lesser substitute — it has the same standing as a paper filing once it meets the required procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an electronically filed document count as a written paper?
Yes. A paper filed electronically in compliance with the Chief Court Administrator’s procedures and standards constitutes a written paper for purposes of applying the rules.
Who sets the technical standards for electronic filing?
The Office of the Chief Court Administrator establishes the procedures and technical standards for electronic filing, signing, and verification.
Can a document be signed electronically in Connecticut courts?
Yes, papers may be signed or verified by electronic means as long as they comply with the established procedures and technical standards.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 4-4). 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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