The court is authorized to refer a civil action to alternative dispute resolution upon stipulation of the parties. When a referral is made, the court will stay all proceedings and set a time limit for the ADR referral, which will not exceed 90 days.
Superior Court of Connecticut Procedure in Civil Matters Rules, Chap. 23 Sec. 23-67: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Superior Court of Connecticut. Jan. 1, 2019https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf