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FAQ

Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA)

   by Roy, Christopher

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The Office of Legislative Research has issued a report titled Statutory CUTPA Violations. The description states that "[t]his report lists the state’s statutory CUTPA (Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act) violations. It provides each violation’s statutory reference (or the public act creating the violation) and a brief description of the violation." The report further states that "[t]here are two types of CUTPA violations. The first is judicially determined, where a court decides if an action violated the law. The second is a per se violation, which is a specific statutorily prohibited action that automatically constitutes a CUTPA violation."

For further CUTPA research, each of our law libraries owns the following titles:

To find Connecticut treatises by subject, our law libraries make available a Connecticut Treatise Index.

Office of Legislative Research Report & Executive Orders Update

   by Booth, George

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The Connecticut Office of Legislative Research has published the following Special Report:

COVID-19 Executive Orders Extended Past April 20 - 2021-R-0096 - This report lists the COVID-19 executive orders (EOs) that the governor extended past April 20, 2021.

On May 20, 2021, the governor signed Executive Order No. 12B, which terminates several previously issued executive orders, and extends the duration of others until June 30 or July 20, 2021.

For a complete list of Governor Lamont's executive orders signed under his Declaration of Public Health and Civil Preparedness Emergencies, see Governor Lamont's Executive Orders.

Legal Research from Home

   by Booth, George

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Did you know that you can get access to the State Library’s Fastcase legal database from home or office?

Go to the Connecticut State Library website. From there you can:

Fastcase includes primary law from all 50 states as well as treatise libraries on elder law, employment law, estate planning, evidence law, family law, insurance law, personal injury law, real estate law, remedies, and more.

Also, see our earlier post on additional free legal research tools that you can access from home.

New Office of Legislative Research Report

   by Booth, George

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The Office of Legislative Research has published the following report:

Governor's Executive Order Authority - 2020-R-0131 - You asked (1) by what authority the governor can issue executive orders and whether there are any limitations on their subject matter, (2) how courts determine whether an executive order violates the constitutional separation of powers doctrine, and (3) if, and under what circumstances, orders have been issued to amend statutory laws.

See also: Frequently Asked Questions on the State of Connecticut’s actions related to COVID-19.

Procedure for the Remote Filing of Temporary Restraining Orders

   by Roy, Christopher

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We have updated our Law about Domestic Violence web page with a link to the procedure for the remote filing of temporary restraining orders. The new procedure page states that "[d]uring the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Judicial Branch has established a procedure to file applications for temporary restraining orders ('TROs') and civil protection orders ('CPOs') without coming to the courthouse."

The Law about Domestic Violence web page also includes links to Domestic Violence FAQs, relevant statutes and Office of Legislative Research reports, and our legal research guide on domestic violence and civil protection orders.

Connecticut Treatise Index

   by Mazur, Catherine

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Wondering if there is a Connecticut treatise on administrative law? Looking for Connecticut-specific collection law forms?

The Connecticut Treatise Index is a comprehensive listing of contemporary Connecticut legal treatises and form books, organized into useful subject headings. It has been recently updated to include all Connecticut materials as of April 2019.

Some examples of newly released or revised Connecticut law books you'll find in the index:

You can contact one of our twelve law libraries located throughout the state with questions about any of the materials listed in the index.

Connecticut Law about Election Law

   by Mazur, Catherine

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With Election Day tomorrow, November 6th, did you know that the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries have a web page on Connecticut Election Law? The page brings together high-quality, authoritative information on the topic, including links to the Connecticut Secretary of State's website, Office of Legislative Research reports, and selected relevant statutes and regulations.

The CT Secretary of State's website also has resources available specifically for the November 6th election: General Election List of Candidates, List of Write-in Candidates, Sample Ballots, and the language of the proposed Constitutional Amendments in both English (Question 1 and Question 2) and Español (Pregunta 1 y Pregunta 2).

The Law Libraries have over 100 Law by Subject pages, covering a wide variety of Connecticut legal topics.

Audio Recordings of Court Proceedings Now Available for Purchase

   by Mazur, Catherine

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From the official notice on the Judicial Branch's homepage:

Effective Nov. 1, 2018, audio recordings of Judicial Branch proceedings that occur on or after Nov. 1, 2018, and are publicly disclosable will be available for purchase at a cost of $20 per day per docket number. The rules and procedures governing access to court transcripts will govern access to audio recording.

There is additional information available about this new program in the policy and procedures regarding purchasing audio recordings.

Connecticut Superior Court Civil Procedures

   by Mazur, Catherine

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Did you know the Connecticut Judicial Branch provides general procedural information on certain civil matters, such as filing a Civil Foreign Judgment, Prejudgment Remedy, and Replevin, on their Civil Procedures page? These procedures include a basic outline of the steps necessary to file the action, statutory and rule references, and links to forms, if applicable.

All posted information has been updated as of July 2018. Please note that the information is provided by the Connecticut Judicial Branch as a public service, and is not intended to be legal advice (Disclaimer).

Superior Court Records Center Closing on May 1, 2018

   by Mazur, Catherine

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The Judicial Branch has posted a notice informing the public that the Superior Court Records Center will be closing effective May 1, 2018.

From the notice:

Effective May 1, 2018 the Superior Court Records Center facility at 111 Phoenix Avenue in Enfield, CT will close. The function of retrieving disposed files of the Superior Court will be transferred to Court Operations Centralized Services at 225 Spring Street in Wethersfield, CT.

As of May 1, 2018, requests for files must be made to:

SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or 860.263.2750

Connecticut Treatise Index - Update

   by Mazur, Catherine

 https://jud.ct.gov/lawlib/LawLibNews/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=1900

Wondering if there is a Connecticut treatise on contract litigation? Looking for Connecticut-specific civil discovery forms?

The Connecticut Treatise Index is a comprehensive listing of contemporary Connecticut legal treatises and form books, organized into useful subject headings. It has been recently updated to include all Connecticut materials as of February 2018.

Some examples of newly released or revised Connecticut law books you'll find in the index:

You can contact one of our twelve law libraries located throughout the state with questions about any of the materials listed in the index.

Law Library Research Guides: Civil Procedure

   by Booth, George

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The Judicial Branch law librarians author and update a number of research guides on various legal topics (family law, juvenile law, property law) in addition to the following selections on civil procedure and motion practice:

You can find more civil matters research guides along with our complete collection on our Research Guides webpage.

2016 Public Acts to General Statutes Conversion Tables

   by Mazur, Catherine

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The Legislative Commissioners' Office of the Connecticut General Assembly has posted the 2016 Public Acts to General Statutes Conversion Tables. If you're not already familiar with this excellent resource, these tables can be used to find where new sections of Public Acts have been codified in the statutes.

For more information, take a look at the Conversion Tables User's Guide.

Guidelines on Common Civil Legal Procedures

   by Mazur, Catherine

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Did you know that the Judicial Branch has posted general instructions for some of the most common Civil court procedures on its Forms page?

Brief guidelines on the following topics are available by clicking on Civil Forms grouped by Subject:

In addition to providing an overview of the process, they also link to any applicable official forms.

The guidelines are not intended to be comprehensive, and are provided only as general information. When preparing any forms or documents to be filed in court, you should review the Connecticut Practice Book (a.k.a Court Rules), and you may also want to consider contacting an attorney with any legal questions.

FAQ: How do I change my name?

   by Mazur, Catherine

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In general, an adult who wants to change their name can file an Application for Change of Name, along with an Affidavit, with their local Probate Court. The Probate Court publishes a pamphlet on the Procedure for Applying to the Probate Court for Change of Name, which provides a overview of the process.

According to Connecticut General Statutes sec. 45a-99 "(a) The courts of probate shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court, as provided in section 52-11, to grant a change of name, except a change of name granted in accordance with subsection (a) of section 46b-63..."

As noted in the statute cited above, there is an alternative procedure for requesting a restoration of your maiden name after a divorce. For more information, see CTLawHelp's guide on How to Get Your Maiden Name Back After a Divorce.

More questions about Connecticut law on names and name change? Then visit our Law about Name Changes page for links to additional legal references and resources.

Connecticut's Elections and Security FAQ

   by Mazur, Catherine

 https://jud.ct.gov/lawlib/LawLibNews/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=168

With the November election fast approaching, the Connecticut Secretary of State has posted a FAQ about Connecticut's Elections and Security. The FAQ addresses common voter concerns about the security of voter registrations and ballots, and includes hotline information to report Election Day problems.

The SOTS also has a Voter Information page, where they link to numerous fact sheets and voter resources. Connecticut residents can check their voter registration status, get information about voter registration procedure and eligibility, and register to vote online.

And if you're looking for more information about Connecticut election law, check out our Law about Election Law page.


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