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Connecticut Superior Court Civil Procedures

Out of State Commission to Depose a Connecticut Resident

To depose a Connecticut resident for use in a foreign court, you should follow either of the two procedures described herein.
 

  1. File a motion for commission to take a deposition in the court in the jurisdiction where your case is pending.

Note:  In this motion for commission you may name a Connecticut attorney or notary public to take the deposition in Connecticut. (Most court reporters are notary publics.) 

  1. You must ensure that the time and notice requirements of CGS § 52-148a and 52-148b are met. 
  2. After the order for commission is signed by the foreign court you may send a certified copy of the order to the Connecticut attorney or notary public who will schedule the deposition and issue the subpoena.

OR

  1. File a motion for commission to take a deposition in the court where your case is pending.
     
Note:  In the motion for commission you may name a Connecticut attorney or notary public to take the deposition in Connecticut.  (Most court reporters are notary publics) 

  1. Ensure that the time and notice requirements of CGS § 52-148a and 52-148b are met. 
  2. Apply for a court-ordered subpoena pursuant to CGS § 52-155 at the Superior Court with appropriate jurisdiction. 

The following must be filed with the clerk: 

  1. Application for issuance of subpoena;
  2. An appearance by Connecticut counsel or a pro se appearance; 
  3. A certified copy of the order from the foreign jurisdiction;
  4. Proposed order; and
  5. Entry fee:   
  6. The current fee is $225.
Note:  A completed subpoena form (without signatures) may be filed with the application. 

Civil Procedures

 

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