CT SB00138

Establishes procedures for motions for summary judgment in Connecticut superior court for juvenile matters, effective October 1, 2010

Allows respondent parties to file summary judgment motions at any time, except after trial assignment (which requires court permission)

Requires the moving party to serve copies of the motion on all opposing parties or their attorneys on the same day the motion is filed

Permits opposing parties to file a memorandum and supporting documents within 15 days of receiving the motion, with possible court-granted extensions

Mandates the court hold a hearing where parties may testify and present evidence, and grants the motion only if no genuine issue of material fact exists and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law