Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-45
(Formerly Sec. 52-464). Summoning of jury.
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If motion is made for a jury, the names of the jurors to compose a six person panel to try such cause shall be drawn, by the clerk of the court in which the case is to be tried, from the jury box in the same manner as is provided by law in civil cases. A sufficient number shall be drawn to allow for three peremptory challenges on each side and three peremptory challenges shall be allowed to each side. The judge shall excuse any juror whom he finds disqualified to sit on such case. The jury shall be impaneled and sworn to inquire into the complaint brought under section 47a-43.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-45, when a party requests a jury trial in a summary process (eviction) proceeding, the court clerk draws names to form a six-person jury panel from the jury box using the same method as in ordinary civil cases. Each side receives three peremptory challenges, and the judge may remove any juror found to be disqualified. The jury is then sworn to hear the complaint brought under § 47a-43.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-45 establishes the jury-selection process that applies when a jury is requested in a summary process action. A compliant property owner or manager participating in such a proceeding generally understands that a six-person panel will be drawn by the court clerk, that each side has three peremptory challenges, and that the judge controls juror disqualification. Familiarity with this process helps landlords work effectively with legal counsel when a tenant exercises the right to a jury trial.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-45 gives tenants the right to have their eviction case heard by a six-person jury when a jury is properly requested. Under this provision, each side—including the tenant—receives three peremptory challenges to help shape the panel, and the judge may excuse any juror found unqualified. Tenants who want to understand how to invoke or navigate this right may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut summary process procedures.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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