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Child Protection Session.
A session of the
Superior Court for Juvenile Matters, located in the Middlesex Judicial
District Superior Court, 1 Court Street, Middletown. It serves as a
statewide juvenile trial court, accepting child protection cases
referred by local juvenile court judges. The referral criteria include:
age of the case, significance of the action (termination of parental
rights is the most important), and complexity of the case. If the case
is accepted, the Department of Children and Families provides
transportation to Middletown to parents who need it.
Complex Litigation Docket.
Dockets for civil
cases with multiple litigants and/or legally challenging issues or
multi-million dollar claims for damages currently available in Hartford,
Waterbury and Stamford. Cases accepted are assigned to an individual judge, who
presides over all aspects of the case.
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Notice to Attorneys re Complex
Litigation Docket, Superior Court, Civil Division -
(Effective June 3, 2002).
- Parties may file an
Application for Case Referral-Complex
Litigation Docket
(JD-CV-39)
(PDF) - to request designation as complex litigation and
assignment to the docket. The party filing
the application to request the matter be designated as a complex
litigation case, shall pay the sum of two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) at the time the request if filed.
- Final approval is
authorized by the Chief Court Administrator, based on a
recommendation from the chief administrative judge or his/her
designee.
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Community Court
in Hartford
 What
is Community Court?
Opened on
November 10, 1998, the State of Connecticut Superior Court Community
Court Session in Hartford is a collaborative effort between the State of
Connecticut Judicial Branch and local authorities that seeks to address
the "quality of life" crimes that contribute to the deterioration of
local neighborhoods. Committed to the concept of restorative justice,
the Community Court in Hartford utilizes a combination of
court-supervised community service and social services to promote
responsibility among defendants for their actions while simultaneously
offering a helping hand to address the social issues that may be
contributing to their behavior.
Since its
inception, the Community Court in Hartford has handled over 48,500 new
cases, averaging over 600 new cases per month. Over 90% of Community
Court cases are disposed of within 3 months. Its Social Services Team
has made over 13,000 human service referrals. Community Court defendants
have performed over 190,000 hours of community service throughout
Hartford's neighborhoods.*
*Statistics inclusive from November
1998 through March 2005
What
crimes are handled in Community Court?
The Community Court deals with a wide array of crimes including simple
possession of marijuana, breach of peace, criminal mischief, criminal
trespass, larceny (shoplifting), disorderly conduct, threatening,
prostitution, solicitation of prostitutes, illegal liquor possession by
a minor, public nuisance, public drunkenness, excessive noise, and
illegal vending. Most defendants are issued a summons and/or are
arrested and are required to appear at Community Court within two
business days of being arrested.
Jurisdiction
The Community
Court in Hartford is a special session of the Hartford Judicial District
Superior Court. In addition to Hartford, the Community Court accepts
cases from the towns of Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington, and West
Hartford.
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What
kinds of sentences are ordered?
Most defendants are ordered to perform community service, in
lieu of being sent to jail and/or fines. For example, defendants may
work on street clean-up crews or help deliver food to the needy. The
Court also requires all defendants to meet with a member of the
Community Court Social Services Team. The Community Court's on-site
social services staff consists of representatives from the City of
Hartford Department of Human Services, the State Department of Mental
Health and Addiction Services, and the Capitol Region Mental Health
Center. The court sanctions and monitors defendants mandated for further
medical treatment by the Social Services Team.
Partnerships
The Community
Court Session in Hartford has provided a forum for collaboration among
those who seek to restore the quality of life in our communities. In
addition to State of Connecticut Judicial Branch staff, on-site
personnel include members of the City of Hartford's Department of Health
and Human Services, and the State Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services. Contracted staff from Community Partners in Action,
the Hartford Area Mediation Program, and Paul & Lisa, Inc. also play
significant roles in the daily operations of the Community Court.
Support from community members, local police departments, and numerous
nonprofit agencies throughout Greater Hartford have also contributed to
the unique dynamics of the Court.
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How can I get more information about the Hartford Community Court? You may contact the Hartford
Community Court Officer at:
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Domestic Violence
Dockets. Dockets that handle
domestic violence cases using a vertical case management approach.
Teams comprised of prosecutors, family relations counselors,
domestic violence victim advocates, and representatives of law
enforcement coordinate case processing through regular meetings.
Defendants are required to return to court frequently to ensure that
they are following court orders.
Regional Family Trial Docket.
A special docket in the
Middlesex Judicial District, 1 Court Street, Middletown, which
handles contested custody and visitation matters referred to it from any
Judicial District in the state. One judge presides over and manages the
docket. The goal is to handle contested cases involving children quickly
and without interruption. Cases are referred to the Regional Family
Trial Docket by the family presiding judge when they meet the program
criteria: child focused issue; ready for trial; family relations case
study completed and not more than nine months old; and an attorney has
been appointed for the children.
Tax Session.
A special
session of the Superior Court established to hear appeals from orders or
decisions of the Commissioner of Revenue Services and other
administrative bodies so designated in the statutes by (C.G.S. Section
12-391 et. seq.). It is located at New Britain Superior Court, 20
Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051.
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