Conn. Prob. Ct. R. P. 3

As amended through July 1, 2024

Rule 3 - Clerks, Files and Records

Section 3.1 Duties of clerk

A clerk shall:

(1) receive papers and documents filed with the court and transferred from other courts;

(2) make and maintain a record of each proceeding;

(3) have custody of and maintain the records of the court and any former court merged into the probate district;

(4) schedule and give notice of hearings;

(5) bill and collect probate fees; and

(6) perform all other duties as directed by the judge or required by law.

(C.G.S. section 45a-11; Probate Court Rules, rule 8.)

Section 3.2 Uniform numbering system

The court shall use a uniform numbering system prescribed by the probate court administrator to identify each matter before the court.

Section 3.3 Decrees to be in writing

Decrees shall be in writing. The court shall memorialize each oral ruling in writing.

(C.G.S. section 45a-24.)

Section 3.4 Safekeeping of record

A clerk shall not permit court records to be taken from the court without the judge's authorization.

Section 3.5 Lost document

Except for a purported will or will, if a document in the court file is mislaid, lost or destroyed, a party may substitute a copy if the clerk is satisfied that it is an accurate and complete copy of the original. The clerk shall make a notation on the substitute document that it is a copy.

Section 3.6 Electronic signature by judge or clerk

Section 3.6 is repealed effective January 1, 2020.

Conn. Prob. Ct. R. P. 3

Rule 1 adopted effective 7/1/2013. Section 1.1 amended effective 1/1/2020.