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Connecticut Legal Research and Courthouse Resources
for New and Experienced Attorneys

Training Sessions
The Connecticut Judicial Branch is offering training on Connecticut legal research and courthouse resources for new and experienced attorneys.  There will be three locations around the state as indicated below. Sessions will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room in each courthouse. Attorneys and paralegals are invited to attend this free training.
 

Session

  Location

Directions

Date

Seats

I

 Rockville Superior Court, 20 Park Street, Rockville

 Directions

10/27/08

 108
II

 Danbury Superior Court, 146 White Street, Danbury

 Directions 11/03/08 85
III  New Haven Superior Court, 235 Church Street, New Haven  Directions 11/06/08 100
 

Topics to be addressed
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Space is Limited. Register NOW!

Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis and space is limited, so please register early.

You can register online or call Judge Support Services at (860) 706-5140.

Online Registration Form
For more information, please contact the Judge Support Services Unit, Superior Court Operations Division, of the Connecticut Judicial Branch at (860) 706-5140.Brochure for New and Experienced Attorney Training - 10/08

Click here to view a copy of the Brochure announcing the Training Program. (PDF)

Connecticut Legal Research

  • What are the key publications needed for practicing law in Connecticut?

  • What publications are available electronically, in print, or both?

  • What do you mean it’s not all on the web?

This program looks at specific legal resources needed for practice in Connecticut. The basic bibliographic collection needed to effectively practice civil, criminal, family, and juvenile law will be reviewed, including various resources for primary and secondary legal information. Explore the Libraries’ lesser known resources that are invaluable for practice in Connecticut. The program will also include a review of the various formats, their strengths and weaknesses, and their usefulness.

Judicial Branch Law Library Services
This session will provide you with information concerning the extensive resources available at the Judicial Branch Law Libraries. Familiarize yourself with the Law Libraries’ print, microfiche, and electronic collection of primary and secondary resources. Discover what information is accessible at our facilities and what information is available from your own desktop. Learn about the various services our staff can provide to assist you in your practice.

E-Services and Web-Based Court Information

  • What if you cannot remember the date of the pretrial in that Hartford case?

  • How do you comply with the annual registration requirement online?

  • Where can you find copies of the short calendars for every Judicial District?

This section will provide you with the answers to these and many other questions through a brief summary of the interactive services and information provided by the Judicial Branch to assist you in your practice. Learn about E-Services and the wide range of web-based information available on the Branch’s website, www.jud.ct.gov.

Court Service Centers
This session will provide you with information about Court Service Centers and Public Information Desks, which are court-based facilities that provide attorneys and members of the public with a variety of resources, such as statewide calendar and docket information, court forms, and Judicial Branch publications. The Centers also make available equipment, including computers with Internet access and e-filing capability, printers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones. Find out where the Centers and Desks are located, when they are open, who staffs them, and how you can utilize these important resources in your practice.