Judicial Branch 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 español Judicial Forms These publications are available free in PDF format and are divided into the following areas: Administrative Civil | Slidecast Connecticut Law Journal Court Rules Criminal Educational | Videos Family | Videos General | Videos Grievance Housing Jury | Videos Juvenile | Videos MCLE Videos Newsletters Probate Self-Represented Parties | Videos and Tutorials | Small Claims Supreme and Appellate Court | Videos Victim Services | Videos Administrative Publications Publication Name Number Translation Americans with Disabilities Act Card JDP-CL-85 A Guide to Understanding The Americans With Disabilities Act JDP-ES-284 Español Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2004-2006 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2006-2008 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2008-2010 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2010-2012 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2012-2014 JDP-ES-191 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2014-2016 JDP-ES-191 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2016-2018 JDP-ES-191 Biennial Report of the Judicial Branch, 2018-2020 JDP-ES-191 Directory of the Connecticut Judicial Branch Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, 2015-2016 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, 2017-2018 Handbook of Connecticut Appellate Procedure Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act JDP-ES-221 Procedures for Ordering A Court Transcript JDP-ES-265 Top Civil Publications 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 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 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 Top Court Rules 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 Top Criminal Publications Publication Name Number Translation Adult Probationer Handbook, Key to Your Success JDP-AP-136 Español Centralized Infractions Bureau Brochure JDP-ES-182 Español Certificates of Employability JDP-AP-188 Criminal Jury Instructions Risk Protection Orders and Risk Protection Order Investigations JDP-CL-140 Special Sessions and Diversionary Programs: Hartford Community Court Session Domestic Violence Dockets Drug Intervention Programs Accelerated Rehabilitation Supervised Diversionary Program Family Violence Education Program Community Service Labor Program School Violence Prevention Program Suspended Prosecution for Illegal Sale, Delivery, or Transfer of Pistols or Revolvers Treatment of Defendants who are Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol Instead of Prosecuting Them Treatment of Convicted Defendants who are Dependent on Drugs or Alcohol Instead of Sending Them to Jail Under 21 Motor Vehicle/Underage Drinking Program Impaired Driving Intervention Program Drug Intervention and Community Service Program JDP-CR-137AJDP-CR-137BJDP-CR-137CJDP-CR-137DJDP-CR-137EJDP-CR-137HJDP-CR-137IJDP-CR-137JJDP-CR-137K JDP-CR-137LJDP-CR-137MJDP-CR-137NJDP-CR-137OJDP-CR-137P Español EspañolEspañolEspañolPolskiPortuguêsEspañolPolskiPortuguês Violations and Infractions Schedule JD-CR-3 What Happens When You Go To Traffic Court JDP-CR-161 Español What You Should Know About Conditional Release JDP-AP-186 Español Top Educational Resources for Teachers and Students Publication Name Number Translation 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 Judges' Speakers Bureau JDP-ES-192 Employees' Speakers Bureau 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. Top Family Publications Publication Name Number Translation A Child Needs Emotional and Financial Support of Both Parents JDP-ES-211 Español Access and Visitation Federal Grant Contracted Programs JDP-FM-217 Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines Comprehensive Evaluation JDP-FM-213 Español Conflict Resolution Conference JDP-FM-215 Español Divorce Options in Connecticut JDP-FM-274 Family Services Programs JDP-FM-211 For Custodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-FM-196 For Noncustodial Parent: Answers to Common Questions - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-FM-197 Guardian Ad Litem or Attorney for Minor Child in Family Matters JDP-FM-224 Hartford Magistrate Mediation Program JDP-FM-212 Español Hiring a Lawyer for Part of Your Legal Matter (Limited Scope Representation) JDP-CL-123 How to Change Your Child Support Order JDP-FM-218 Intensive Case Management Service JDP-FM-235 Issue Focused Evaluation JDP-FM-214 Español Mediation JDP-FM-216 Español Nonadversarial Divorce Poster JDP-FM-250 Español Polski Português Nonadversarial Divorce Forms Supplement JDP-FM-251 Parenting Education Programs JDP-FM-151 Restraining Orders: How to Apply for Relief From Abuse JDP-FM-142 Español Polski Português Restraining Order Packet JDP-FM-259 Secure (Supervised) Visitation Centers Your Way to a Simplified Divorce JDP-FM-265 Simplified Divorce Forms Supplement JDP-FM-264 Waive Statutory Waiting Period Poster JDP-FM-255 Family Videos 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 Connecticut's New Family Court Process A Focus On The Court Process Regarding Child Custody & Access What Parties Should Expect and How To Prepare Staying Out Of Conflict Connecticut’s New Family Court Process (extended) Family Services - Direct Services Videos Comprehensive Evaluation Conflict Resolution Conference Introduction to Family Services Introduction to Family Services: Short Calendar Negotiation Issue Focused Evaluation Mediation Top General Information Publications 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 The Intern Handbook JDP-ES-272 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 JDP-ES-281 Programs for Students and Teachers JDP-CL-115 Speakers Bureau Brochure JDP-ES-192 Superior Court Records Center JDP-ES-183 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 Top Grievance Publications Publication Name Number Translation Answers to Questions Regarding the Client Security Fund JDP-GC-16 Español Polski Português Attorney Grievance Procedures in Connecticut JDP-GC-8 Español Polski Top Housing Publications Publication Name Number Translation A Guide to Housing Matters - (Printing on legal size paper recommended) JDP-HM-30 Español Polski Português Landlord's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction) JDP-HM-14 Español Polski Português 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 Top Jury Publications 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-25SJDP-JA-25P Español Polski Jury Service in Connecticut, What Every Student Should Know JDP-JA-24 Your Guide to Jury Service 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. 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 Top Juvenile Publications Publication Name Number Translation Contacts Card JDP-JM-158A Foster Parents and Juvenile Court JDP-JM-157 Español Legal Rights in Detention JDP-JM-158 Español 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 Top Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Videos Part I – Motions Practice Civil Scenarios Bibliography 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 Top Newsletters Community Court Newsletters Court Support Services Division - "CSSD Chronicle" Top Self-Represented Parties Publications 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 Getting Ready for Court - Connecticut Network for Legal Aid Español How to Search Connecticut Statutes Online 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 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 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 Connecticut Guide to Remote Hearings Qualifying for a Civil Annulment in Connecticut Tips for the Self-Represented In Court, In-Person Tips for the Self-Represented Virtual Proceedings How to Browse the Connecticut General Statutes Top Small Claims Publications and Slidecasts 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 Top Supreme and Appellate Court Publications Publication Name Number Translation Appellate Preargument Conference Handbook Handbook of Connecticut Appellate Procedure History of the Appellate Court Visitor's Guide to the Connecticut Supreme Court 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 Top Victim Services Publications Publication Name Number Translation Biennial Report, Office of Victim Services, 2019-2021 JDP-VS-20 Compensation For Crime Victims JDP-VS-10 Español Polski Human Trafficking Poster Information for Victims of Sexual Assault and Their Families JDP-VS-30 Notification Programs to the Victim JDP-VS-11 Español Português Polski Rights of Crime Victims in Connecticut JDP-VS-15 Español Português Polski Victim Services Program - Has your life been affected by crime? JDP-VS-17 Español Português Polski Victims Rights Poster JDP-VS-43 Victim Rights Tear Off Card JDP-VS-43A Español Português Polski Victim Compensation Poster - 8.5 x 11 JDP-VS-41A Português Victim Compensation Poster - 12 x 18 JDP-VS-41B Victim Compensation Tear Off Card JDP-VS-42 Español Português Polski OVS All Service Poster - 8.5 x 11 JDP-VS-44A Español Português Polski OVS All Service Poster - 12 x 18 JDP-VS-44 Español Português Polski OVS All Service Bookmark JDP-VS-45 Español Português Polski Crime Victims’ Guide to the Adult Criminal Court JDP-VS-48 Polski 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 Top