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Fast Facts about the
Judicial Branch
Courts: Supreme Court, Appellate Court, Superior
Court
Method of Appointment:
Nomination
by the governor from list compiled by Judicial Selection Commission,
appointment by the General Assembly.
Term of Office:
8 years
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Number of Authorized
Judgeships |
| Supreme Court |
7 |
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Appellate Court |
10* |
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Superior Court (trial) |
179 |
| Total |
196 |
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* Subsection (b) of Sec. 51-197c:
(b) If a judge of the Appellate
Court (1) is appointed the Chief Court Administrator, or (2) on July
1, 2001, is serving as the Chief Court Administrator, the Appellate
Court shall consist of ten judges for the remainder of said judge's
current term on the Appellate Court, or until his or her retirement
from full-time active service, whichever occurs first. The tenth
judge shall also be a judge of the Superior Court and shall be
appointed by the General Assembly upon nomination of the Governor
for a term of eight years.
Permanent Full-Time Employee Positions
Authorized (including judges):
4,119
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Superior Court Division |
| Judicial
Districts |
13 |
| Geographical
Areas |
20 |
| Juvenile
Districts |
13 |
Funding:
State Funded
Budget Appropriated for FY 05-06:
$393,990,139
http://www.cga.ct.gov/OFA/Documents/OFABudget/2005/Book/Judicial.pdf
Number of Judicial Branch Facilities Statewide:
83, 45 of which include courtrooms.
Oldest Courthouse:
New London
Judicial District Courthouse, 70 Huntington St., 1784.
Number of Facilities on the Historic Register:
12
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