• 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

These publications are available free in PDF format and are divided into the following areas:

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

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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

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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

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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-137A JDP-CR-137B JDP-CR-137C JDP-CR-137D JDP-CR-137E JDP-CR-137H JDP-CR-137I JDP-CR-137J JDP-CR-137K JDP-CR-137L JDP-CR-137M JDP-CR-137N JDP-CR-137O JDP-CR-137P	Español Español Español Español Polski Português Español Polski Português
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

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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.

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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

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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 High School Teachers and Students	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

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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

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Housing Publications
Publication Name	Number	Translation
A Guide to Housing Matters - (Printing on legal size paper recommended)	JDP-HM-30	Español Polski
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

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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-25S JDP-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

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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

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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

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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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