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.