CONNECTICUT JUDICIAL BRANCH COURT CLOSING PROCEDURES

The Connecticut Judicial Branch issued the following statement on March 18, 2020:

"The Judicial Branch is balancing its constitutional obligation to remain open with protecting the health and safety of every individual who enters a state courthouse by going to a reduced workforce effective Thursday in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19.

One building in each of the 13 JDs will be open to handle Priority 1 functions. Juvenile Matters will be heard in the Hartford and Bridgeport juvenile courthouses.

The Branch’s Executive Directors will reach out to their employees to determine who will staff these locations. Staff will also conduct all vital functions such as payroll, IT and human resources.

All other staff will be asked to work from home to the extent possible.

Please check our website for the latest updates: http://jud.ct.gov

The great majority of ongoing cases will be rescheduled.

To all of my existing clients, I will notify you of your new court date.

Our office is open and will respond to all inquiries. If any existing client or member of the the public has a question as to whether they must be present in court, please feel free to contact me immediately.