Conn. Practice Book § 7-10 (2026)

Sec. 7-10. Retention and Destruction of Files and Records; Withdrawals, Dismissals, Satisfactions of Judgment The files in all civil, family and juvenile actions, including summary process and small claims, which, before a final judgment has been rendered on the issues, have been terminated by the filing of a withdrawal or by a judgment of dismissal or nonsuit when the issues have not been resolved on the merits or upon motion by any party or the court, or in which judgment for money damages only has been rendered and a full satisfaction of such judgment has been filed, may be destroyed upon the expiration of one year after such termination or the rendition of such judgment. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 403B.) (Amended June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999.)