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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| 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 | |
| Judges' Speakers Bureau | JDP-ES-192 | |
| Employees' Speakers Bureau | JDP-ES-347 | |
| 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 | |
| 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
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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 |
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| 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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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.
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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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| 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 |
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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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