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Publicaciones en españolJudicial Forms The following Judicial publications are available for purchase at the Commission on Official Legal Publications.
- Connecticut Reports
- Connecticut Appellate Reports
- Connecticut Supplement
- Connecticut Code of Evidence
- Connecticut Law Journal
- Connecticut Practice Book
- Connecticut Reports Archives, Vol. II CD
- Electronic Bulletin Board System, EBBS-FTP
- Manual of Style for CT Courts
- Regulations of CT State Agencies
These publications are available free
in PDF format and are divided into the following areas:
Administrative Publications
- Americans with Disabilities Act Card, JDP-CL-85
- Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, JDP-ES-221
- Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2010-2012
- Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2008-2010
- Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2006-2008
- Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2004-2006
- Directory of the Connecticut Judicial Branch
- Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
- Procedures for Ordering A Court Transcript
- A Guide to Understanding The Americans With Disabilities Act, JDP-ES-267
- A Guide to Understanding The Americans With Disabilities Act, JDP-ES-284
Civil Publications and Videos
- Connecticut Jury Instructions - Civil
- How Small Claims Court Works, JDP-CV-45
- Foreclosure Mediation Program, JDP-CV-92 -- (Spanish Version)
- What Happens When You Go To Small Claims Court, JDP-CV-118 -- (Spanish Version) (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- How-To Video for filling out Appearance Form JD-CL-12 - (Slidecast)
- The Use and Possession of Electronic Devices in Superior Court Facilities, ES-230 -- (Spanish Version)
- Connecticut Code of Evidence, 2009 Edition
- Connecticut Practice Book
- Adult Probationer Handbook, Key to Your Success, JDP-AP-136 -- (Spanish Version)
- Centralized Infractions Bureau Brochure, JDP-ES-182
- Connecticut Jury Instructions - Criminal - (Online version)
- Guide to Criminal Court - Special Sessions and Diversionary Programs, JDP-CR-137
- Violations and Infractions Schedule, JD-CR-3
- Violations and Infractions Schedule Charts A and B for Assessing Fines, Fees, Costs and Surcharges, JD-CR-3B
- What Happens When You Go To Traffic Court, JDP-CR-161 -- (Spanish Version) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
Family Publications and Videos
- A Child Needs Emotional and Financial Support of Both Parents, JDP-ES-211 - (Spanish Version) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
-
Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines
(Effective August 1, 2005)
(Public comments and suggestions about the Guidelines are welcomed. Please take this SURVEY to provide comments).
- Restraining Orders: How to Apply for Relief From Abuse, JDP-FM-142
- Parenting Education Programs, JDP-FM-151 - (Spanish Version) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- Do-it-Yourself Divorce Guide, JDP-FM-179
- Do-it-Yourself Divorce Guide Supplement, JDP-FM-180
- For Custodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions, JDP-FM-196 - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- For Noncustodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions, JDP-FM-197 - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- What Happens When You Go To Family Support Magistrate Court, JDP-FM-209 -- (Spanish version) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- Family Services Programs, JDP-FM-211
- Hartford Magistrate Mediation Program, JDP-FM-212 -- (Spanish version)
- Comprehensive Evaluation, JDP-FM-213 -- (Spanish version)
- Issue Focused Evaluation, JDP-FM-214 -- (Spanish version)
- Conflict Resolution Conference, JDP-FM-215
- Mediation, JDP-FM-216 -- (Spanish version)
- Access and Visitation Federal Grant Contracted Programs, JDP-FM-217
- How to Change Your Child Support Order, JDP-FM-218
- Secure (Supervised) Visitation Centers
- Putting Children First: Minimizing Conflict in Custody Disputes - to help families involved in
custody disputes.
Pensemos en los hijos primero - para ayudar a las familias envueltas en disputas por la tenencia de los hijos.
General Information and Videos
- Programs for High School Teachers and Students, JDP-CL-115
- Common Legal Words, JDP-CL-86
- Court Support Services Division Strategic Plan
- High School Curriculum - Connecticut Courts
- Superior Court Records Center, JDP-ES-183
- Kid's Coloring Book, JDP-ES-189 -- (Spanish Version)
- Speakers' Bureau Brochure, JDP-ES-192
- Connecticut's Courts, JDP-ES-201 -- (Chinese Version)
- Middletown Court Guide, JDP-ES-210 -- (Spanish Version | Spanish Directory)
- Interpreter and Translator Services, JDP-ES-212
(Spanish Version | Portuguese Version | Russian Version) - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) - New Haven Superior Court Guide, JDP-ES-213 - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- Laws and the Courts: a Workbook for Upper Elementary Students, JDP-ES-236 and Teacher Evaluation Form - (9x12 Workbook: can be printed on letter or legal size paper with scaling to fit page size)
- Manual of Style for Connecticut Courts
- Pro Bono Catalog,
JDP-ES-281 |
Online Version
- Megan's Law Booklet - Definitions and statistics on child sexual abuse, sex offenders, date/acquaintance rape and other related material.
- 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. - Getting Ready for Court - Video produced by the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid. Preparandose Para La Corte
- Attorney Grievance Procedures in Connecticut, JDP-GC-8, Rev. 03/07 -- (Attorney Grievance Procedures in Connecticut, JD-GC-8, Rev. 12/00)
- Answers to Questions Regarding the Client Security Fund, JDP-GC-16
- Landlord's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction), JDP-HM-14 - (Spanish Version)
- Tenant's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction), JDP-HM-15 - (Spanish Version)
- Procedures to Follow to Represent Yourself in an Entry and Detainer Case, JDP-HM-23A
- A Guide to Housing Matters, JDP-HM-30 - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut, JDP-HM-31 - (Spanish Version)
- What Happens When You Go To Housing Court?, JDP-HM-36
Jury Publications and Videos
- Your Guide to Jury Service, JDP-JA-5
- Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Student Should Know, JDP-JA-24
- Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Juror Should Know, JDP-JA-25S
(Spanish Version) and JDP-JA-25P (Polish Version) - A Guide to Juror Service for Employees, Employers, and the Unemployed, JDP-JA-27 - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)
- A Guide to Juror Service for Members of the Military, JDP-JA-44
- The Connecticut Jury System
- Jury Duty Public Service Announcement - 30 second video produced by WFSB-TV and made available with the permission of WFSB-TV.
- Foster Parents and Juvenile Court, JDP-JM-157
- Legal Rights in Detention, JDP-JM-158 -- (Spanish Version)
- Child Protection Mediation, JDP-JM-159
- Juvenile Probation Handbook, JDP-JM-183
- Community Court Newsletter
- Court Support Services Division "CSSD Chronicle" and "Sanctions Update"
- Volunteer and Intern Newsletter
Self-Represented Parties Publications and Videos
- Self-Represented Parties Information Series - Slidecasts and print materials intended to provide general information regarding Connecticut court procedures.
- Getting Ready for Court - Video produced by the Connecticut Network
for Legal Aid.
- History of the Appellate Court
- Judicial Interview Project (Connecticut Bar Association)
- Visitor's Guide to the Connecticut Supreme Court, JDP-SC-30
- Biennial Report, Office of Victim Services, JDP-VS-20
- Compensation For Crime Victims, JDP-VS-10 -- (Spanish Version)
- Notification Programs to the Victim, JDP-VS-11 -- (Spanish Version)
- Rights of Crime Victims in Connecticut, JDP-VS-15 -- (Spanish Version)
- Victim Advocate's Brochure - Victim Services, JDP-VS-14
- Victim Services Program - Has your life been affected by crime? JDP-VS-17 -- (Spanish Version)
- Information for Victims of Sexual Assault and Their Families, JDP-VS-30