• Connecticut Appellate Reports
  • Connecticut Code of Evidence
  • Connecticut Practice Book
  • Connecticut Reports
  • Connecticut Supplement
  • Manual of Style for CT Courts
  • Probate Court Rules of Procedure

Administrative Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Admission of New Attorneys by the Connecticut Supreme Court (PDF) JDP-ES-270  
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2004-2006 (PDF)    
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2006-2008 (PDF)    
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2008-2010 (PDF)    
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2010-2012 (PDF)    
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2012-2014 (PDF) JDP-ES-191  
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2014-2016 (PDF)  JDP-ES-191  
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2016-2018 (PDF)  JDP-ES-191  
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2018-2020 (PDF)  JDP-ES-191  
Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2020-2022 (PDF) JDP-ES-191  
NEW! Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2022-2024 (PDF)  JDP-ES-191  
Directory of the Connecticut Judicial Branch (PDF)    
Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, 2015-2016 (PDF)    
NEW! Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, 2025-2026 (PDF)    
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF) JDP-ES-221  
Procedures for Ordering A Court Transcript (PDF) JDP-ES-265  

Civil Publications Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Civil Jury Instructions    
How Small Claims Court Works (PDF) JDP-CV-45  
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Poster - (PDF) (Pilot Program in the Judicial Districts of Hartford and New Haven) JDP-CV-171  
Self-Help Series for Court Matters:
Answer in a Connecticut Civil Action (PDF)
Basic Information on Connecticut Pretrial Civil Procedure (PDF)
Choosing a Return Day (PDF)
Qualifying for a Civil Annulment in Connecticut (PDF)
Tips for the Self-Represented In Court, In-Person (PDF)
   

Civil Slidecast

How-To Video for filling out Appearance Form - JD-CL-12
Connecticut Civil Procedure - Defendant's Filing of an Answer to the Complaint

Court Rules

  Publication Name Number Translation
Connecticut Code of Evidence, 2023 Edition    
Connecticut Practice Book    
Electronic Devices Policy (PDF) JDP-ES-230 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Limitations on the Use and Possession of Electronic Devices in this Judicial Branch Facility (PDF) JDP-ES-358 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Supreme and Appellate Court Guidelines for the Possession and Use of Electronic Devices (PDF) JDP-SC-42 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)

Criminal Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Adult Probationer Handbook, Key to Your Success (PDF) JDP-AP-136 Español (PDF)
Certificates of Employability (PDF) JDP-AP-188  
Criminal Jury Instructions    
Risk Protection Orders and Risk Protection Order Investigations (PDF) JDP-CL-140  
Violations and Infractions Schedule (PDF) JD-CR-3  
What Happens When You Go To Traffic Court (PDF) JDP-CR-161 Español (PDF)
What You Should Know About Conditional Release (PDF) JDP-AP-186 Español (PDF)
  Special Sessions and Diversionary Programs:
Hartford Community Court Session (PDF) JDP-CR-137A
Domestic Violence Dockets (PDF) JDP-CR-137B
Drug Intervention Programs (PDF) JDP-CR-137C
Accelerated Rehabilitation (PDF) JDP-CR-137D Español (PDF)
Supervised Diversionary Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137E
Family Violence Education Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137H Español (PDF)
Community Service Labor Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137I
School Violence Prevention Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137J
Suspended Prosecution for Illegal Sale, Delivery, or Transfer of Pistols or Revolvers (PDF) JDP-CR-137K
Treatment of Defendants who are Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol Instead of Prosecuting Them (PDF) JDP-CR-137L Español (PDF)
Treatment of Convicted Defendants who are Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol Instead of Sending Them to Jail (PDF) JDP-CR-137M
Under 21 Motor Vehicle/Underage Drinking Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137N
Impaired Driving Intervention Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137O Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Drug Intervention and Community Service Program (PDF) JDP-CR-137P Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)

Educational Resources for Teachers and Students

  Publication Name Number Translation
Common Legal Words (PDF) JDP-CL-86  
Connecticut's Courts (PDF) JDP-ES-201
Doses of Connecticut Legal History    
Kid's Coloring Book (PDF) JDP-ES-189 Español (PDF)
Laws and the Courts: a Workbook for Upper Elementary Students (PDF) and Teacher Evaluation Form (PDF) - (9x12 Workbook: can be printed on letter or legal size paper with scaling to fit page size) JDP-ES-236  
Programs for High School Teachers and Students (PDF) JDP-CL-115  
Judges' Speakers Bureau (PDF) JDP-ES-192  
Employees' Speakers Bureau (PDF) JDP-ES-347  

Educational Videos

Forging a New Democracy - This video was put together by CBA's Civics Education Committee and produced by CT-N. It is about the Constitutional Convention and the compromises that were made to gain the consensus necessary to adopt the Constitution of the United States, which is the framework of our government.
Let Us Court You - Video for Educators: Connecticut Superior Court Judge Susan Handy briefly discusses free resources that are available to teachers to educate their students about the court system.
Shouting "Fire" in a Crowded Theatre: Finding the True Meaning of the First Amendment - Superior Court Judge Mark T. Gould discusses with students the First Amendment and how it applies to them.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Diversity Week 2016: "Continuing the Conversation" - On Oct. 24, 2016, Justice Richard Robinson provided the keynote address for Divesity Week.
Diversity Week 2016: "Serving those who have served" - On Oct. 24, 2016, Commissioner Sean Connolly of the Department of Veterans Affairs presented to a group of Judicial Branch employees.

Family Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
A Child Needs Emotional and Financial Support of Both Parents (PDF) JDP-ES-211 Español (PDF)
Case Management Services (PDF) JDP-FM-304  
Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (PDF)    
Comprehensive Evaluation (PDF) JDP-FM-213 Español (PDF)
Conflict Resolution Conference (PDF) JDP-FM-215 Español (PDF)
Connecticut Child Support Services (PDF) JDP-FM-296 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Divorce Options in Connecticut (PDF) JDP-FM-274  
Family Services Programs (PDF) JDP-FM-211  
For Custodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions (PDF) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-FM-196  
For Noncustodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions (PDF) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-FM-197  
Guardian Ad Litem or Attorney for Minor Child in Family Matters (PDF) JDP-FM-224  
Hiring a Lawyer for Part of Your Legal Matter (PDF) (Limited Scope Representation) JDP-CL-123  
How to Change Your Child Support Order (PDF) JDP-FM-218  
Intensive Case Management Service (PDF) JDP-FM-235  
Issue Focused Evaluation (PDF) JDP-FM-214 Español (PDF)
Mediation (PDF) JDP-FM-216 Español (PDF)
Nonadversarial Divorce Forms Supplement (PDF) JDP-FM-251  
Parenting Education Programs (PDF) JDP-FM-151 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Restraining Orders: How to Apply for Relief From Abuse (PDF) JDP-FM-142 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Restraining Order Packet (PDF) JDP-FM-259  
Secure (Supervised) Visitation Centers (PDF)    
Your Way to a Simplified Divorce (PDF) JDP-FM-265  
Simplified Divorce Forms Supplement (PDF) JDP-FM-264  

Family Videos

A Focus On The Court Process Regarding Child Custody & Access
Staying Out Of Conflict

Family Services - Direct Services Videos

 

General Information Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Common Legal Words (PDF) JDP-CL-86  
Connecticut's Courts (PDF) JDP-ES-201 Chinese (PDF)
Court Support Services Division Strategic Plan (PDF)    
Hiring a Lawyer for Part of Your Legal Matter (PDF) (Limited Scope Representation) JDP-CL-123  
How Can We Help You? (PDF) Law Library Services, Court Service Centers, Public Information Desks JDP-ES-306  
The Intern Handbook (PDF) JDP-ES-272  
Interpreter and Translator Services - (PDF) (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-ES-212 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Russian (PDF)
Interpreter Information Card (PDF) JDP-ES-285
Kid's Coloring Book (PDF) JDP-ES-189 Español (PDF)
Laws and the Courts: a Workbook for Upper Elementary Students (PDF) and Teacher Evaluation Form - (PDF) (9x12 Workbook: can be printed on letter or legal size paper with scaling to fit page size) JDP-ES-236  
Manual of Style for Connecticut Courts (PDF)    
Megan's Law Booklet -Definitions and statistics on child sexual abuse, sex offenders, date/acquaintance rape and other related material.    
Middletown Court Guide - (PDF) (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-ES-210 Español (PDF)
Español Directory (PDF)
New Haven Superior Court Guide - (PDF) (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-ES-213  
Pro Bono Catalog (PDF)  |  Online Version JDP-ES-281  
Programs for Students and Teachers (PDF) JDP-CL-115  
Speakers Bureau Brochure (PDF) JDP-ES-192  

General Information Videos

Culture Matters
Diversity Week 2015 Opening Celebration
Getting Ready for Court - Connecticut Network for Legal Aid Preparandose Para La Corte
How to Browse the Connecticut General Statutes
How to Search the Connecticut General Statutes
Why Take a Pro Bono Case?
Diversity Week 2016: "Continuing the Conversation" - On Oct. 24, 2016, Justice Richard Robinson provided the keynote address for Divesity Week.
Diversity Week 2016: "Serving those who have served" - On Oct. 24, 2016, Commissioner Sean Connolly of the Department of Veterans Affairs presented to a group of Judicial Branch employees.
Diversity Week Opening Celebration 2017  
We Are Judicial

Grievance Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Answers to Questions Regarding the Client Security Fund (PDF) JDP-GC-16 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Attorney Grievance Procedures in Connecticut (PDF) JDP-GC-8 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)

Housing Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
A Guide to Housing Matters - (PDF) (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-HM-30 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
A Landlord's Guide to Eviction (Summary Process) (PDF) JDP-HM-14 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Procedures to Follow to Represent Yourself in a Lockout (Entry and Detainer case) (PDF) JDP-HM-23A  
Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut (PDF) JDP-HM-31
Tenant's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) (PDF) JDP-HM-15 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)
What Happens When You Go To Housing Court? (PDF) JDP-HM-36 Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Português (PDF)

Jury Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
A Guide to Juror Service for Employees, Employers, and the Unemployed - (PDF) (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-JA-27  
A Guide to Juror Service for Members of the Military (PDF) JDP-JA-44  
Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Juror Should Know JDP-JA-25S
JDP-JA-25P
Español (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Student Should Know (PDF) JDP-JA-24  
Your Guide to Jury Service (PDF) JDP-JA-5  

Jury Videos

Jury Duty Public Service Announcement - 30 second video produced by WFSB-TV and made available with the permission of WFSB-TV.  
NEW! Juror Orientation - This video is shown to prospective jurors on the first day of jury service. It gives an overview of the jury process in Connecticut.  
Jury Summons Tutorial - A video demonstration on how to respond to your jury summons.  
Answering the Call for Jury Service - Juror 3 minute video from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) explaining who is eligible, what to do when summoned, and what happens when you're selected to serve.   
Unconcious Bias: Jury Video   

Juvenile Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Foster Parents and Juvenile Court (PDF) JDP-JM-157 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Legal Rights in Detention (PDF) JDP-JM-158 Español (PDF)

Juvenile Videos

Speak Up! Know Your Rights in Detention   Español
Stay Involved!   Español
My Kid Is in Detention, What Can I Do?   Español
My Kid is on Probation, What Can I Do?   Español
Detention Risk Screen for Juvenile Court    
Youth in Custody Practice Model    
Video about the Regions Secure Residential Facility    

Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Videos

Part I - Motions Practice Civil Scenarios Bibliography (PDF)
Part II - Motions Practice Criminal Scenarios and Prejudgment Remedies
Part III - Motions Practice Case Law Research and Library Services
Connecticut's Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rule -- What you need to know

Newsletters

Community Court Newsletters
Court Support Services Division - "CSSD Chronicle"

Self-Represented Parties Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
How Can We Help You? (PDF) Law Library Services, Court Service Centers, Public Information Desks JDP-ES-306  

Self-Represented Parties Videos, Slidecasts and Tutorials

Getting Ready for Court - Connecticut Network for Legal Aid Español
Representing Yourself - Slidecasts and print materials intended to provide general information regarding Connecticut court procedures. See below:

Slidecasts:
Starting a Civil Lawsuit in Connecticut
First Steps as a Defendant
Motion To Dismiss
Request to Revise
Motion to Strike a Complaint
Defendant's Filing of an Answer to the Complaint
Writing A Motion
Motion to Open a Judgment

Finding Legal Information:
Law by Subject- Self-help legal information by topic. Over one-hundred subject pages are now available
(Overview Video)
Research Guides- In-depth legal research guides by topic, including civil, family, juvenile, and property law topics (Overview Video)

Tutorials - How to fill out and file these forms:
Application for Waiver of Fees Form in Family Matters JD-FM-75
Appearance Form JD-CL-12
Financial Affidavit Form, JD-FM-6 SHORT

NEW! Self-Help Series for Court Matters:
Answer in a Connecticut Civil Action (PDF)
Basic Information on Connecticut Pretrial Civil Procedure (PDF)
Choosing a Return Day (PDF)
Connecticut Guide to Remote Hearings
Qualifying for a Civil Annulment in Connecticut (PDF)
Tips for the Self-Represented In Court, In-Person (PDF)
Tips for the Self-Represented Virtual Proceedings (PDF)

Small Claims Publications and Slidecasts

  Publication Name Number Translation
How Small Claims Court Works (PDF) JDP-CV-45  
Slidecasts
Fill out JD-CV-40, Small Claims Writ and Notice of Suit
Fill out JD-CV-123, Statement of Service (Delivery) Small Claims

Supreme and Appellate Court Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Appellate Preargument Conference Handbook (PDF)    
History of the Appellate Court (PDF)    
Visitor's Guide to the Connecticut Supreme Court (PDF) JDP-SC-30  

Supreme and Appellate Court Videos

A Century of Justice: A tour of the Connecticut Supreme Court  
Enduring Grandeur: Connecticut Supreme Court  
Understanding The Appellate Pre-Argument Conference  

Victim Services Publications

  Publication Name Number Translation
Biennial Report, Office of Victim Services, 2021-2023 (PDF) JDP-VS-20  
Compensation For Crime Victims (PDF) JDP-VS-10 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Human Trafficking Poster (PDF)    
Information for Victims of Sexual Assault and Their Families (PDF) JDP-VS-30 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Notification Programs to the Victim (PDF) JDP-VS-11 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Rights of Crime Victims in Connecticut (PDF) JDP-VS-15 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Victim Services Program - Has your life been affected by crime? (PDF) JDP-VS-17 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Victims Rights Poster (PDF) JDP-VS-43  
Victim Rights Tear Off Card (PDF) JDP-VS-43A Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Victim Compensation Poster - 8.5 x 11 (PDF) JDP-VS-41A Português (PDF)
Victim Compensation Poster - 12 x 18 (PDF) JDP-VS-41B  
Victim Compensation Tear Off Card (PDF) JDP-VS-42 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
OVS All Service Poster - 8.5 x 11 (PDF) JDP-VS-44A Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
OVS All Service Poster - 12 x 18 (PDF) JDP-VS-44 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
OVS All Service Bookmark (PDF) JDP-VS-45 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)
Crime Victims' Guide to the Adult Criminal Court (PDF) JDP-VS-48 Español (PDF)
Português (PDF)
Polski (PDF)

Victim Services Videos

Introduction to the Connecticut Office of Victim Services    
Understanding the Connecticut Criminal Court    
Connecticut Family Restraining Orders and Civil Orders of Protection    
Connecticut Family Restraining Orders    
Connecticut Civil Protection Orders    
Connecticut Victim Compensation Program: Eligibility    
Connecticut Victim Compensation Program: Benefits    
Connecticut Victim Compensation Program: How to Apply    
Connecticut Victim Compensation Program: Process