CT SB01237

Requires Superior Court judges to adopt rules of procedure by October 1, 2011 to facilitate civil matters and appeals where parties represent themselves pro se in Family and Civil Divisions, except small claims matters.

Establishes "unbundling" options allowing pro se litigants to contract with attorneys for discrete legal services rather than full representation, provided the litigant is informed of scope limits and opposing counsel treats them as unrepresented until full representation is obtained.

Mandates the Chief Court Administrator establish a mandatory training program for pro se litigants in Hartford judicial district civil matters and appeals from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, using volunteer attorneys where possible.

Exempts pro se litigants from mandatory training if they have already completed it, no program is available, the judge finds undue hardship, or for other good cause shown.

Requires the Chief Court Administrator to report on rule adoption status by March 1, 2012 and on the training program by February 1, 2013.