As reported on the Judicial Branch’s website, a new pilot program launching January 6th will allow attorneys to file notices of limited appearance for family matters and family support magistrate matters. This allows a client to hire an attorney to appear on the client’s behalf for a limited event or court proceeding. The client must also file an appearance if he or she has not already done so. The pilot program is authorized by a revision to the Connecticut Practice Book (Rule 3.8).
Among other things, the Judicial Branch website has answers to frequently asked questions about the pilot program and other circumstances when limited scope representation is permitted. For example, if the client and attorney later agree that the attorney will provide legal help beyond what is specified in the limited appearance form, the attorney must file either a second limited appearance or a general appearance form, depending on the scope of the agreement.
