Connecticut Eviction court process & timeline
How does the eviction court process work in Connecticut?
If the tenant doesn't appear within 2 days after the return day, the court must enter judgment for possession no later than the first court day after the landlord files a motion with the notice to quit.
Verified Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26 · last checked 2026-10-23
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