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The Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians are dedicated to providing quality legal resources and assistance, not only to the legal community, but also to the general public.

Publications & Videos

 

Research Starting Points

 
  • Law by Subject - Self-help legal information by topic. Over one-hundred subject pages are now available.

  • Research Guides - In-depth legal research guides by topic, including civil, family, juvenile, and property law topics.

  • Self-Help - Publications, answers to frequently asked questions, forms and other information provided by the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

  • Common Legal Words - Glossary created by the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

  • Ask a Law Librarian - Send an email, call, or visit a law library.

Finding Legal Help

 

Useful Websites

 
  • CTElderlaw.org External Link - You are leaving the Connecticut Judicial Branch website - Elder law information and forms for powers of attorney, living wills, nursing homes, government benefits, health care, funeral contracts, and much more.

  • Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut External Link - You are leaving the Connecticut Judicial Branch website Easy to read booklets about consumer, employment, family, housing, and school law. Contact information for legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons.

  • There are twelve law libraries located throughout the state that are staffed by professional librarians.  We are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

  • We encourage you to contact your nearest law library with legal reference questions or to request more information about self-help materials.

  • For assistance with filling out official court forms or locating official Judicial Branch publications, contact your nearest Court Service Center.

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