Americans with Disabilities

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 of such impairment; or someone who is regarded as having such impairment.

In compliance with the ADA, the Judicial Branch will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities when requested to do so. These accommodations include both Administrative Accommodations, such as requests for assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, and material in alternate formats, as well as Judicial Accommodations, which are requests that impact court process or a judge's control of their courtroom. For more information about Administrative and Judicial Accommodations, please see our Policy on Requests for Accommodation Sought Under the Americans with Disabilities Act. (PDF)

A request can be made orally, in writing, or by using the Judicial Branch's ADA Request for Reasonable Accommodation (PDF) form. Completed forms should not be submitted using E-Services, but should be emailed to the Judicial Branch's Centralized ADA Office (CAO) at ADAProgram@jud.ct.gov or given to the Court Clerk or local ADA Contact at the location where the case will be heard. Any member of the public may request an accommodation, including those who do not have a court case. If possible, please make your request at least ten (10) days before the date you are coming to court. If you are a juror, or have been summoned for jury service, and are in need of an accommodation, please use the Branch's Juror Accommodation form. For additional information, please consult the Policy on Requests for Accommodations sought under the ADA. (PDF)

Although the Judicial Branch is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal access to the courts, some requests may be denied. If your request for an Administrative Accommodation is denied, or if you do not agree with the accommodation offered, you can file a complaint. For additional information on how to file a complaint pertaining to an Administrative Accommodation, please see the Complaint Procedure - Administrative Accommodation (PDF) and use the Complaint form - Administrative Accommodation. (PDF)

If a Judicial Accommodation is denied by the Court, there is no right to immediate appellate review of a order. If you disagree with this Judicial Order, it may be challenged in an appeal from the final judgment pursuant to the rules of practice.