Rule 35a-2. Case Status Conference or Judicial Pretrial

(a) When the allegations of the petition are denied, necessitating testimony in support of the petitioner's allegations, the case shall be continued for a case status conference and/or a judicial pretrial. Thecase statusconference orjudicial pretrial may be waived by the judicial authority upon request of all the parties.

(b) Parties with decision-making authority to settle must be present or immediately accessible during a case status conference or judicial pretrial. Continuances will be granted only in accordance with Section 34a-5.

(c) At the case status conference and/or judicial pretrial, all attorneys and self-represented parties will be prepared to discuss the following matters:

(1) Settlement;

(2) Simplification and narrowing of the issues;

(3) Amendments to the pleadings;

(4) The setting of firm trial dates;

(5) Preliminary witness lists;

(6) Identification of necessary arrangements for trial including, but not limited to, application for a writ of habeas corpus for incarcerated parties, transportation, interpreters, and special equipment;

(7) Such other actions as may aid in the disposition of the case.

(d) When necessary, the judicial authority may issue a trial management order including, but not limited to, an order fixing a date prior to trial by which all parties are to exchange proposed witness and exhibit lists and copies of proposed exhibits not previously exchanged. Failure to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions as the ends of justice may require.

Committee Notes

amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.)