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JD-HM-32: Summons

Summary Process (Eviction)

SUMMONS

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

NOTICE TO OCCUPANT(S) NOT

SUPERIOR COURT

SUMMARY PROCESS

(Eviction)

NAMED ON THE SUMMONS

If you claim to have a right to continue

JD-HM-32 Rev. 4-12

to occupy the premises you should

C.G.S. § 51-348, P.B. Sec. § 8-1

The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the

complete and file with the Clerk's

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable

Office a Claim of Exemption, form JD-

accommodation in accordance with the ADA, contact a court clerk

HM-3 as soon as possible. You can

or an ADA contact person listed at /ADA/.

Instructions

get the Claim of Exemption from the

1. Type or print legibly; sign the summons.

Clerk at the address listed below or

2. If there is more than one defendant, make an exact copy of the summons for each additional defendant. Each copy of the summons

on-line at .

must show who signed the original summons and when it was signed.

3. Attach the original summons to the original complaint, and attach a copy of the summons to each copy of the complaint. Also, if

there are more than 2 plaintiffs or 4 defendants fill out form JD-CV-2 and attach it to the original and all copies of the complaint.

4. After service has been made by a proper officer, file the original papers and the officer's return with the clerk of court.

TO: Any proper officer; By Authority of the State of Connecticut, you are hereby

Return Date (Month, day, year) (Any day but Sundays

commanded to make due and legal service of this Summons and attached Complaint.

and legal holidays)

At (Town in which writ is returnable) (C.G.S. 51-346, 51-349)

Case Type

Judicial District

Geographical

(From Judicial Branch code list)

Area

Major

Minor

Housing Session

number

Address of Court Clerk Where Writ and Other Papers Shall Be Filed (Number, street, town and zip code) (C.G.S. 51-346, 51-350)

Telephone Number of Clerk

Name and Complete Address of Each Party

Form JD-CV-2 attached

Parties

(Number, street, town and zip code)

First Named

Plaintiff

Additional

Plaintiff

First Named

Defendant

Additional

Defendant

Additional

Defendant

Additional

Defendant

Notice To Each Defendant

1. You are being sued for possession of the premises you occupy.

7. Each court location will also give you an instructions

2. This paper is a Summons in a summary process (eviction) action.

pamphlet (JDP-HM-15) explaining the summary process

3. The Complaint attached to these papers states the grounds for eviction

(eviction) action and with an "Answer" form (JD-HM-5) so

(possession) claimed by the plaintiff.

that you may file an answer to the plaintiff's claims against

4. To respond to this Summons, or to be notified of further proceedings, you

you. You can also get the pamphlet and Answer form on-

or your attorney must file a form called an "Appearance" with the Clerk at

line at .

the above Court address on or before the second day after the above

8. If you have questions about the Summons and Complaint,

Return Date.

you should talk to an attorney promptly. The Clerk of

5. If you or your attorney do not file a written "Appearance" form on time, a

Court is not allowed to give advice on legal questions;

judgment may be entered against you by default. If that happens, the

however, in Housing Session locations only, the clerk can

plaintiff will have the right to evict you from the premises.

give procedural assistance to all self-represented parties.

6. You can get the "Appearance" form at the Court address above or on-line

at .

Date

Type Name of Person Signing at Left

Signed (Sign and "X" proper box)

Comm. of Superior Court

Assistant Clerk

For The Plaintiff(s) Enter The Appearance Of:

Name and Address of Attorney, Law Firm or Plaintiff if Self-Represented (Number, street, town and zip code)

Telephone Number

Juris Number

(If attorney or law firm)

Name and Address of Person Recognized to Prosecute in the Amount of $250 (Not to be completed by self-represented plaintiffs)

Signature of Plaintiff if Self-Represented

# Plfs.

# Defs.

# Cnts.

Signed (Official taking recognizance; "X" proper box)

For Court Use Only

Comm. of Superior Court

Receipt

Assistant Clerk

No Fee

File Date

If this summons is signed by a Clerk:

a. The signing has been done so that the Plaintiff(s) will not be denied access to the courts.

b. It is the responsibility of the Plaintiff(s) to see that service is made in the manner provided by law.

c. The Clerk is not permitted to give any legal advice in connection with any lawsuit.

d. The Clerk signing this Summons at the request of the Plaintiff(s) is not responsible in any way for any

errors or omissions in the Summons, any allegations contained in the Complaint, or the service of the

Summons and Complaint.

Signed (Self-represented plaintiff)

Date Signed

Docket Number

I certify I have read and

understand the above:

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