CT HB06569

Prohibits filing civil actions against crime victims or defendants with three or more prior dismissed complaints unless the complaint includes a signed certificate stating the attorney/party made reasonable inquiry and believes the action has merit and is not malicious or harassing.

Requires courts to stay proceedings when such certificate is filed, and permits courts to dismiss actions found to be without merit or filed to harass, imposing sanctions including payment of defendant's reasonable expenses and attorney's fees.

Prohibits parties with three or more prior dismissed complaints against a defendant from issuing subpoenas to that defendant without court authorization through an offer of proof hearing.

Requires court authorization of subpoenas only if testimony is found relevant and necessary, with examination scope limited by court findings on the offer of proof.

Effective October 1, 2013; excludes habeas corpus proceedings from these requirements.