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 | |
What Happens When You Go To Small Claims Court | JDP-CV-118 | Español |
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 | |
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How-To Video for filling out Appearance Form - JD-CL-12 |
Court Rules | ||
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Publication Name | Number | Translation |
Connecticut Code of Evidence, 2009 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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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 | |
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. |
Family Videos | ||
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Applying for a Temporary Restraining Order - How to apply, who may
apply, and what forms are needed. |
Polski | Español |
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 | ||
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 | 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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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? |
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, Rev. 07/08 |
JDP-GC-8 |
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 |
Español Polski |
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. | |
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. |
Juvenile Publications | ||
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Publication Name | Number | Translation |
Child Protection Mediation | JDP-JM-159 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Stay Involved! | Español | |
My Kid Is in Detention, What Can I Do? | Español | |
My Kid is on Probation, What Can I Do? | Español |
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 |
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 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 |
Victim Services Publications | ||
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Publication Name | Number | Translation |
Biennial Report, Office of Victim Services, 2013-2015 | JDP-VS-20 | |
Compensation For Crime Victims | JDP-VS-10 | Español |
Human Trafficking Poster | ||
Information for Victims of Sexual Assault and Their Families | JDP-VS-30 | |
Notification Programs to the Victim | JDP-VS-11 | Español |
Victim Advocate's Brochure - Victim Services | JDP-VS-14 | |
Victim Services Program - Has your life been affected by crime? | JDP-VS-17 |
Español Polski |
Victims Rights Poster | JDP-VS-43 | |
Victim Rights Tear Off Card | JDP-VS-43A | |
Victim Compensation Poster - 8.5 x 11 | JDP-VS-41A | |
Victim Compensation Poster - 12 x 18 | JDP-VS-41B | |
Victim Compensation Tear Off Card | JDP-VS-42 | |
OVS All Service Poster - 8.5 x 11 | JDP-VS-44A | |
OVS All Service Poster - 12 x 18 | JDP-VS-44 | |
OVS All Service Bookmark | JDP-VS-45 |