Applicability of Rules

The rules governing other appeals shall, so far as applicable, and to the extent they have not been modified by this chapter, be the rules for all proceedings subsequent to the granting of certifi- cation. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 4141.) 533 © Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut Sec. 84a-1 RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE CHAPTER 84a MATTERS WITHIN SUPREME COURT’S ORIGINAL JURISDICTION IN WHICH FACTS MAY BE FOUND Sec. 84a-1. 84a-2. Application of Rules Procedure for Filing Original Jurisdiction Action; Pleadings and Motions Sec. 84a-4. 84a-5. 84a-6. Reference of Issues of Fact Evidence Other Officers 84a-3. Discovery For previous Histories and Commentaries see the editions of the Practice Book corresponding to the years of the previous amendments. Sec. 84a-1. Application of Rules These rules apply only to an action within the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in which facts may be found. These rules do not apply to (1) a motion to invoke the court’s supervisory powers under Sec- tion 60-2 of these rules, or (2) certified questions of law from courts of other jurisdictions under Chapter 82 of these rules. (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.) Sec. 84a-2. Procedure for Filing Original Jurisdiction Action; Pleadings and Motions (Amended Sept. 16, 2015, to take effect Jan. 1, 2016.) An original jurisdiction action shall be filed in accordance with the procedures for filing an appeal as set forth in Section 63-3. Motions and any other documents prescribed in the rules of appellate procedure shall be filed in accordance with the rules of appellate procedure. In all other respects and unless otherwise ordered in a partic- ular case, pleadings and motions shall be filed in accordance with the Superior Court rules of procedure, which may be taken as a guide to procedure in an original action in this court. (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006; amended Sept. 16, 2015, to take effect Jan. 1, 2016; amended June 15, 2021, to take effect Jan. 1, 2022.) Sec. 84a-3. Discovery The rules of practice pertaining to discovery shall not apply in original actions in the Supreme Court except to the extent expressly authorized by the court in a particular case. (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.) Sec. 84a-4. Reference of Issues of Fact (a) Reference Issues of fact closed on pleadings in an original action in the Supreme Court may be referred, by order of the chief justice or his or her designee, to a senior judge, justice or judge trial referee or, should the parties agree, to any other person or persons, which referral may contain such provi- sions as the court deems advisable. (b) Procedure Unless otherwise ordered by the court, if any reference is made pursuant to subsection (a), the rules of practice pertaining to references in Chap- ter 19 of these rules shall apply. (c) Costs of references The court may allocate the costs of the refer- ence in its discretion. (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.) Sec. 84a-5. Evidence The Connecticut Code of Evidence may be taken as a guide to the admission of evidence in an original action in the Supreme Court. (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.) Sec. 84a-6. Other Officers The court may appoint such other officers as the court deems advisable in carrying out its original jurisdiction. The costs of such officers shall be taxed in accordance with Section 84a-4 (c). (Adopted June 2, 2005, to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.) 534 © Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE