INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT EXPEDITED PROCESS TRACK CONSENT OF PARTIES (Form JD-CV-56)

When two parties are involved in a Connecticut case that is eligible for the expedited process track, they must complete a form JD-CV-56 to give their mutual consent to this process. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of the case.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the docket number, if known.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 3: In the third blank box, enter the street number and name and zip code of the judicial district court.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 4: The first numbered statement you are acknowledging states your case is eligible for processing as as expedited process track case.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 5: The second numbered statement you are acknowledging states you are consenting for your case to be placed on the expedited process track.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 6: The third numbered statement states that you are consenting to waive your right to trial by jury, your right to a record of the proceedings, and your right to appeal.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 7: The top half of the table provided is for the plaintiffs. In the first column, the name of each plaintiff should be printed or typed.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 8: In the second column, each plaintiff should enter their signature.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 9: If applicable, the attorney for each plaintiff should enter their signature in the third column.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 10: The bottom half of the table provided is for the defendants. In the first column, the name of each defendant should be printed or typed.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 11: In the second column, each defendant should provide their signature.

Connecticut Expedited Process Track Consent Of Parties JD-CV-56 Step 12: In the third column, each defendant's attorney, if applicable, should provide their signature.

INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT EXPERT DISCOVERY SCHEDULE PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (Form JD-CV-115)

When the plaintiffs and defendants in a Connecticut court case can agree on an expert discovery schedule, they can jointly propose it using a form JC-CV-115. This form can also be used to request a scheduling conference if these two parties cannot reach agreement. This document can be obtained from the website of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 1: Enter the docket number in the first blank box.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 2: Enter the name of the case in the second blank box.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 3: Enter the address of the court in the third blank box. 

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 4: Check box A if you are proposing either an initial or amended expert discovery schedule. Indicate which this is with a check mark.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the plaintiff will disclose health care provider witnesses.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the plaintiff will disclose all other expert witnesses. 

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the defendant will disclose health care provider witnesses.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the defendant will disclose all other expert witnesses.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 9: Complete the rest of Section A as directed.

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 10: Section B should be checked if a Scheduling Conference is being requested. 

Connecticut Expert Discovery Schedule Proposal Or Request For Scheduling Conference JD-CV-115 Step 11: Section 11 requires all attorneys to detail their names and the party they are representing. The form should then be submitted to the court for approval or rejection.

INSTRUCTIONS: ALASKA POWER OF ATTORNEY

If you wish to appoint someone else to have authority over any part of your life, you must fill out a power of attorney form. Alaska provides an all purpose power of attorney which can be downloaded from the website of the Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

Power of Attorney Step 1: Under Section 1, fill in your name and address as indicated.

Power of Attorney Step 2: Write the name and address of the agent or agents you wish to grant authority.

Power of Attorney Step 3: Section 2 provides a number of options as to the specific powers you wish to grant an agent. If you wish to allow a designated agent complete authority over all 13 categories, you do not have to do anything in this section. If you only wish to grant certain authorities, strike through those lines you do not wish to give them authority over and place your initials alongside them. Any powers not listed there which you wish to grant may be detailed under section O.

Power of Attorney Step 4: In Section 4, indicate whether the document will take effect when it is signed or only if the victim of a disability.

Power of Attorney Step 5: In Section 5, those who have indicated the document will take effect as soon as they have signed should indicate whether the powers granted will remain intact or be revoked in the event of a disability.

Power of Attorney Step 6: If you wish to limit the amount of time this document will have effect, note the end date in Section 6.

Power of Attorney Step 7: Section 7 does not need to completed. It instructs those signing that if they wish to revoke this document they may destroy the original copy of this form and complete a new power of attorney or a revocation of the former power of authority.

Power of Attorney Step 8: In Section 8, indicate whether you have completed a separate Alaska Advance Health Care Directive stipulating what to do if you are hurt, fall ill or otherwise become incapable of making medical care decisions. This document will take precedence over this power of attorney.

Power of Attorney Step 9 : You and your representative should sign and date the document before a notary, who should do the same.