Form Jd Hm 32 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The JD-HM-32 form, officially known as the Summons State of Connecticut Summary Process (Eviction), serves a critical role in the eviction process within the Superior Court system of Connecticut. This document is essentially the first step a landlord must take to legally evict a tenant, outlining the reasons for eviction and instructing both the tenant and any appropriate officers on the subsequent legal steps. It adheres to specific guidelines under Connecticut General Statutes and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure fair treatment and accessibility for all parties involved. If you’re ready to start the eviction process, make sure to fill out the JD-HM-32 form correctly by clicking the button below.

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In the realm of Connecticut's judicial proceedings, the form JD-HM-32 serves as a critical instrument in the legal process of evictions, known formally as summary process actions. This document, a summons, when properly executed, initiates the legal proceedings necessary for a landlord to regain possession of their property. The detailed instructions on the form outline the requirements for its use, including legible typing or printing, signature mandates, and the necessity for making copies per each defendant involved. Additionally, it emphasizes the adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring accessibility for all individuals involved in the process. The form also delineates the method for the filing and service of paperwork, including the attachment of the original complaint and the forwarding of these documents to the designated court clerk after service by a proper officer. To those occupants not specifically named in the summons but who claim a right to remain on the property, it directs the filing of a Claim of Exemption, form JD-HM-3, further showcasing the procedure's complexity and the form's central role within it. Serving as a bridge between legal authority and parties involved in an eviction dispute, the JD-HM-32 form encapsulates the procedural nature of eviction proceedings, ensuring that rights are preserved and proper processes are followed.

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	SUMMONS	STATE OF CONNECTICUT
	SUMMARY PROCESS (Eviction)	SUPERIOR COURT
	JD-HM-32 Rev. 10-15	www.jud.ct.gov
	C.G.S. § 51-348;	The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the
	P.A. 15-85 §§ 7 & 14; P.B. § 8-1
	P.A. 15-85 §§ 7 & 14; P.B. § 8-1	Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable

	Instructions	accommodation in accordance with the ADA, contact a court clerk
	Instructions	or an ADA contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA/.

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.

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 JD- HM-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.

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)

Judicial District

Geographical

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

Case Type (From Judicial Branch code list)

Housing Session

Area

Major

Minor

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

Number of Plaintiffs:

Number of Defendants:

Form JD-CV-2 attached for additional parties

Parties	Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) and Address of Each party (Number; Street; P.O. Box; Town; State; Zip; Country, if not USA)

First	Name:	P-01
Plaintiff	Address:

Additional	Name:	P-02
Plaintiff	Address:

First	Name:	D-01
Defendant	Address:

Additional	Name:	D-02
Defendant	Address:

Additional	Name:	D-03
Defendant	Address:

Additional	Name:	D-04
Defendant	Address:

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.

7.Each court location will also give you an informational pamphlet (JDP-HM-15) explaining the summary process (eviction) action and 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 on-line 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.

Date

Signed (Sign and "X" proper box)		Comm. of Superior Court
		Assistant Clerk
		Assistant Clerk

Type Name of Person Signing at Left

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)

The attorney or law firm appearing for the plaintiff, or the plaintiff if self-represented, agrees to accept					Signature of Plaintiff if Self-Represented
		Yes		No
papers (service) electronically in this case under Section 10-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book.		Yes		No


Email address for delivery of papers under Section 10-13 (if agreed to)						For Court Use Only

						Receipt	No Fee

If this summons is signed by a Clerk:						File Date
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	Signed (Self-represented plaintiff)		Date Signed			Docket Number
understand the above:

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