uilding. This policy also
recognizes that there may be unusual circumstances including
safety concerns that would require limitations or suspension of
any such assembly or modification of the procedures listed
below.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 4b-11 of the Connecticut General Statutes,
the supervision, care and control of the building and grounds of
the State Library and Supreme Court Building are the sole
responsibility of the Chief Court Administrator. This statute
also requires the Chief Court Administrator to establish
policies and procedures governing such supervision, care and
control. The Supreme Court Police are authorized to enforce this
policy under authority granted to them by the Chief Court
Administrator.
PROCEDURES
This policy is addressed to activities occurring during the
period when the building is open to the public. Individuals
seeking to peaceably assemble during those hours may use a
portion of the platform that is located in between the upper and
lower steps at the front entrance of the Supreme Court building
on Capitol Avenue. The portion of the platform that may be used
is the area directly in front of the center and west doors.
Individuals seeking to peaceably assemble may not do so on the
front steps of the building due to safety concerns.
No person or group of persons may use any electronic
loudspeaker, bullhorn or other amplification device or lighted
candles on the platform or the steps of the Supreme Court
building. Nothing shall be affixed in any manner to the
premises.