Rule 1-25. Actions Subject to Sanctions

(a) No party or attorney shall bring or defend an action, or assert or oppose a claim or contention, unless there is a basis in law and fact for doing so that is not frivolous. Good faith arguments for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law shall not be deemed frivolous.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in these rules, the judicial authority, solely on its own motion and after a hearing, may impose sanctions for actions that include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Filing of pleadings, motions, objections, requests or other documents that violate subsection (a) above;

(2) Wilful or repeated failure to comply with rules or orders of the court, including Section 4-7 on personal identifying information;

(3) After prior direction from the court, the filing of any materials or documents that: (A) are not relevant and material to the matter before the court or (B) contain personal, medical or financial information that is not relevant or material to the matter before the court.

(c) The judicial authority may impose sanctions including, but not limited to, fines pursuant to General Statutes § 51-84; orders requiring the offending party to pay costs and expenses, including attorney's fees; and orders restricting the filing of papers with the court.

(d) Offenders subject to such sanctions may include counsel, self-represented parties, and parties represented by counsel. CHAPTER 2 ATTORNEYS