Conn. Prob. Ct. R. P. 68

As amended through July 1, 2024

Rule 68 - Ex Parte Communication

Section 68.1 Ex parte communication prohibited

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by law, no person, party or attorney for a party shall initiate any written or oral communication with a judge outside a noticed hearing regarding a matter that is pending or impending in the court. This section does not apply to a written:

(1) petition, motion or objection to a petition or motion;

(2) brief or memorandum of law; or

(3) filing or report required by law or the court.

(b) A party or attorney for a party shall direct communications regarding scheduling and other administrative matters to the clerk.

(Code of Probate Judicial Conduct, rule 2.9; Probate Court Rules, section 13.7.)

Conn. Prob. Ct. R. P. 68

Adopted November 7, 2012, effective 7/1/2013.