CT HB05237

Establishes the Connecticut Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, effective July 1, 2023, creating a streamlined process for parties in out-of-state litigation to obtain subpoenas for discovery conducted in Connecticut

Allows parties to submit foreign subpoenas from other states to Connecticut Superior Court or Probate Court clerks, who must promptly issue corresponding Connecticut subpoenas for service on witnesses or document custodians

Defines key terms including "foreign jurisdiction" (any U.S. state other than Connecticut), "foreign subpoena" (subpoena from another state's court of record), and "state" (includes U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and U.S. territories)

Sets filing fees of $100 for foreign subpoena requests in both Superior Court and Probate Court, with applications subject to Connecticut court rules for service, enforcement, and protective orders

Repeals existing Section 52-155 and amends statutes governing depositions (52-148c), court fees (52-259), and probate fees (45a-106a) to accommodate the new interstate discovery framework