Civility in the law and in life is the focus of the Judiciary’s 2023 Law Day resources for teachers, judges, and the legal community. Courtroom and classroom activities that give students real-life experience with civil discourse and solid decision-making skills are at the heart of the Judiciary’s national initiative Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions. The...Read More
Women Judges Reflect on Constance Baker Motley’s Legacy Constance Baker Motley was the first African American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, and the first to serve as a federal judge. For all her achievements, Motley’s most-lasting legacy may be the generations of women she inspired to pursue careers in the law....Read More
Mediation is a less adversarial alternative to litigation for individuals who are involved in a contested case. In mediation, a specially trained neutral third party, known as a mediator, facilitates discussion among the parties and seeks creative ways to resolve their dispute. The goal of mediation is to help the parties achieve their own voluntary...Read More
Bankruptcy is public record. Fortunately, it is not easily accessible to the general public as someone looking would have to go to the Clerk’s Office or register on the PACER online system to look up the information. It does report on your credit report for 7 to 10 years (depending on the credit reporting bureau)...Read More
Notice to Guardians Kinship & Family Respite Grants As a court-appointed guardian, you may be eligible to receive money from the Kinship Fund and Family Respite Fund Programs. Please see the guidelines for each fund listed below The Kinship Fund makes grants to guardians in the amount of $500 per child per year, up to...Read More
Matters involving the care and guardianship of children are among the most sensitive and difficult the Probate Courts handle. With no room for error, courts must sort through family and socio-economic issues to determine outcomes that are in the best interests of the children. Probate Courts handle the following situations: removing unfit parents as guardians of their children; hearing the claims...Read More
Court Service Centers are located in Superior Courthouses, and are open in most locations from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, except on legal holidays. Resources and Services available at most Court Service Centers. What are Court Service Centers? Court Service Centers provide services for self-represented parties, members of the bar, and the community at...Read More
The Connecticut Judicial Branch has long been committed to carrying out the objectives of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA requires public entities, such as the Connecticut Judicial Branch, to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing equal access to their services, programs, and activities. These web pages have been designed...Read More
The Judicial Branch is committed to providing the public with equal access to its facilities, proceedings, programs and materials, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. A qualified individual is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; someone who has a record...Read More
