SUMMONS SUMMARY PROCESS (Eviction) JD-HM-32 Rev. 4-12 C.G.S. § 51-348, P.B. Sec. § 8-1 STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT www.jud.ct.gov The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA, contact a court clerk or an ADA contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA/. Instructions 1. Type or print legibly; sign the summons. 2. If there is more than one defendant, make an exact copy of the summons for each additional defendant. Each copy of the summons 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 commanded to make due and legal service of this Summons and attached Complaint. Return Date (Month, day, year) (Any day but Sundays and legal holidays) At (Town in which writ is returnable) (C.G.S. 51-346, 51-349) Geographical Area 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) Judicial District Parties NOTICE TO OCCUPANT(S) NOT NAMED ON THE SUMMONS If you claim to have a right to continue to occupy the premises you should complete and file with the Clerk's Office a Claim of Exemption, form JDHM-3 as soon as possible. You can get the Claim of Exemption from the Clerk at the address listed below or on-line at www.jud.ct.gov. Case Type (From Judicial Branch code list) Major M Minor 81 Telephone Number of Clerk Name and Complete Address of Each Party (Number, street, town and zip code) Form JD-CV-2 attached 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. 2. This paper is a Summons in a summary process (eviction) action. 3. The Complaint attached to these papers states the grounds for eviction (possession) claimed by the plaintiff. 4. To respond to this Summons, or to be notified of further proceedings, you or your attorney must file a form called an "Appearance" with the Clerk at the above Court address on or before the second day after the above Return Date. 5. If you or your attorney do not file a written "Appearance" form on time, a judgment may be entered against you by default. If that happens, the plaintiff will have the right to evict you from the premises. 6. You can get the "Appearance" form at the Court address above or on-line at www.jud.ct.gov. Date Signed (Sign and "X" proper box) 7. Each court location will also give you an instructions pamphlet (JDP-HM-15) explaining the summary process (eviction) action and with an "Answer" form (JD-HM-5) so that you may file an answer to the plaintiff's claims against you. You can also get the pamphlet and Answer form online at www.jud.ct.gov. 8. If you have questions about the Summons and Complaint, you should talk to an attorney promptly. The Clerk of Court is not allowed to give advice on legal questions; however, in Housing Session locations only, the clerk can give procedural assistance to all self-represented parties. Comm. of Superior Court Type Name of Person Signing at Left Assistant Clerk For The Plaintiff(s) Enter The Appearance Of: Telephone Number Name and Address of Attorney, Law Firm or Plaintiff if Self-Represented (Number, street, town and zip code) Name and Address of Person Recognized to Prosecute in the Amount of $250 (Not to be completed by self-represented plaintiffs) # Plfs. # Defs. # Cnts. Signed (Official taking recognizance; "X" proper box) 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. I certify I have read and understand the above: Signed (Self-represented plaintiff) Signature of Plaintiff if Self-Represented For Court Use Only Comm. of Superior Court Assistant Clerk Date Signed Juris Number (If attorney or law firm) Receipt No Fee File Date Docket Number American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com