The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair, timely, efficient and open manner.
Publications and Videos
The following Judicial publications are available for purchase at the Commission on Official Legal Publications.
- Connecticut Appellate Reports
- Connecticut Code of Evidence
- Connecticut Practice Book
- Connecticut Reports
- Connecticut Reports Archives, Vol. II CD
- Connecticut Supplement
- Manual of Style for CT Courts
- Probate Court Rules of Procedure
Quick Links
Publicaciones
en españolJudicial Forms
These publications are available free in PDF format and are divided into the following areas:
| Civil Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Civil Jury Instructions | ||
| Foreclosure Mediation Program | JDP-CV-92 | Español |
| How Small Claims Court Works | JDP-CV-45 | |
| Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Poster - (Pilot Program in the Judicial Districts of Hartford and New Haven) | JDP-CV-171 | |
| What Happens When You Go To Small Claims Court | JDP-CV-118 | Español |
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Self-Help Series for Court Matters: Answer in a Connecticut Civil Action Basic Information on Connecticut Pretrial Civil Procedure Choosing a Date for the Return Day Qualifying for a Civil Annulment in Connecticut Tips for the Self-Represented |
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| Civil Slidecast | |
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| How-To Video for filling out Appearance Form - JD-CL-12 | |
Connecticut Civil Procedure - Defendant's Filing of an Answer to the Complaint
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| Court Rules | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Connecticut Code of Evidence, 2018 Edition | ||
| Connecticut Practice Book | ||
| The Use and Possession of Electronic Devices in Superior Court Facilities | JDP-ES-230 | Español |
| Educational Resources for Teachers and Students | ||
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| Common Legal Words | JDP-CL-86 | |
| Connecticut's Courts | JDP-ES-201 | Chinese |
| Doses of Connecticut Legal History | ||
| Kid's Coloring Book | JDP-ES-189 | Español |
| Laws and the Courts: a Workbook for Upper Elementary Students and Teacher Evaluation Form - (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 | JDP-CL-115 | |
| Speakers' Bureau Brochure | JDP-ES-192 | |
| Educational Videos |
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| 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. |
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Continuing Legal Education Presentation
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| 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 Videos | ||
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| How to File for Divorce - Steps and forms needed to file for divorce. | Polski | Español |
| 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. | |
| Your Uncontested Divorce - Learn about getting an uncontested divorce. | Polski | Español |
Family Services - Direct Services Videos
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| General Information Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Common Legal Words | JDP-CL-86 | |
| Connecticut's Courts | JDP-ES-201 | Chinese |
| Court Support Services Division Strategic Plan | ||
| Hiring a Lawyer for Part of Your Legal Matter (Limited Scope Representation) | JDP-CL-123 | |
| How Can We Help You? Law Library Services, Court Service Centers, Public Information Desks | JDP-ES-306 | |
| Interpreter and Translator Services - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) | JDP-ES-212 |
Español Português Russian |
| Interpreter Information Card | JDP-ES-285 | |
| Kid's Coloring Book | JDP-ES-189 | Español |
| Laws and the Courts: a Workbook for Upper Elementary Students and Teacher Evaluation Form - (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 | ||
| Megan's Law Booklet - Definitions and statistics on child sexual abuse, sex offenders, date/acquaintance rape and other related material. | ||
| Middletown Court Guide - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) | JDP-ES-210 |
Español Español Directory |
| New Haven Superior Court Guide - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) | JDP-ES-213 | |
Pro Bono Catalog | Online Version
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JDP-ES-281 | |
| Programs for High School Teachers and Students | JDP-CL-115 | |
| Speakers Bureau Brochure | JDP-ES-192 | |
| Superior Court Records Center | JDP-ES-183 | |
| General Information Videos | |
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| Culture Matters | |
| Diversity Week 2015 Opening Celebration | |
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Getting Ready for Court - Connecticut Network for Legal Aid
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Preparandose Para La Corte |
| How to Browse the Connecticut General Statutes | |
| How to Search the Connecticut General Statutes | |
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Why Take a Pro
Bono Case?
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| 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. | |
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Diversity Week Opening Celebration 2017
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| Grievance Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Answers to Questions Regarding the Client Security Fund | JDP-GC-16 | |
| Attorney Grievance Procedures in Connecticut | JDP-GC-8 | Español |
| Housing Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| A Guide to Housing Matters - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) | JDP-HM-30 | |
| Landlord's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) | JDP-HM-14 | Español |
| Procedures to Follow to Represent Yourself in an Entry and Detainer Case | JDP-HM-23A | |
| Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Connecticut | JDP-HM-31 | Español |
| Tenant's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) | JDP-HM-15 | Español |
| What Happens When You Go To Housing Court? | JDP-HM-36 | Español |
| Jury Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| A Guide to Juror Service for Employees, Employers, and the Unemployed - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) | JDP-JA-27 | |
| A Guide to Juror Service for Members of the Military | JDP-JA-44 | |
| Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Juror Should Know | JDP-JA-25S JDP-JA-25P |
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| Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Student Should Know | JDP-JA-24 | |
| Your Guide to Jury Service | JDP-JA-5 | |
| Jury Videos | |
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| Jury Duty Public Service Announcement - 30 second video produced by WFSB-TV and made available with the permission of WFSB-TV. | |
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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.
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Jury Summons
Tutorial - A video demonstration on how to respond to your jury summons.
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| Juvenile Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Contacts Card | JDP-JM-158A | |
| Foster Parents and Juvenile Court | JDP-JM-157 | Español |
| Joint Juvenile Justice Strategic Plan 2013-2016 | ||
| Juvenile Probation Handbook | JDP-JM-183 | Español |
| Legal Rights in Detention | JDP-JM-158 | Español |
| Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) | JDP-JM-212 | Español |
| Juvenile Videos | ||
| Speak Up! Know Your Rights in Detention | Español | |
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Stay Involved!
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My Kid Is in Detention, What Can I Do?
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My Kid is on Probation, What Can I Do?
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Detention Risk Screen for Juvenile Court
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Youth in Custody Practice Model
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| Newsletters |
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| Community Court Newsletters |
| Court Support Services Division - "CSSD Chronicle" |
| Self-Represented Parties Publications | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| Handbook of Connecticut Appellate Procedure | ||
| How Can We Help You? Law Library Services, Court Service Centers, Public Information Desks | JDP-ES-306 | |
| Self-Represented Parties Videos, Slidecasts and Tutorials | |
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| Getting Ready for Court - Connecticut Network for Legal Aid | Español |
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How to Search Connecticut Statutes Online |
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Law Library Services Self-Represented Parties Information Series -
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 Defendant’s Filing of an Answer to the Complaint 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 Self-Help Series for Court Matters:  Answer in a Connecticut Civil Action Basic Information on Connecticut Pretrial Civil Procedure Choosing a Date for the Return Day Qualifying for a Civil Annulment in Connecticut Tips for the Self-Represented |
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How to Browse the Connecticut General Statutes
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| Small Claims Publications and Slidecasts | ||
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| Publication Name | Number | Translation |
| How Small Claims Court Works | JDP-CV-45 | |
| What Happens When You Go To Small Claims Courts | JDP-CV-118 | |
| Slidecasts |
Fill out
JD-CV-40, Small Claims Writ and Notice of Suit Fill out JD-CV-123, Statement of Service (Delivery) Small Claims |
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