Judicial
Functions
The judicial
functions of the Branch are concerned with the just disposition of cases
at the trial and appellate levels. All judges have the independent,
decision-making power to preside over matters in their courtrooms and to
determine the outcome of each case before them.
Administrative
Operations
The Chief Court
Administrator is responsible for the administrative operations of the
Judicial Branch. In order to provide the diverse services necessary to
effectively carry out the Judicial Branch's mission, the following
administrative divisions have been created:
Administrative Services Division
Provides a wide array of centrally conducted, statewide services for the
benefit of all divisions within the Judicial Branch, such as data
processing, financial services, personnel matters and facilities
management.
Affirmative
Action/Employment Discrimination -
Oversees the affirmative action and equal opportunity programs and
ensures that employees and the public have equal access to the courts.
Court Support
Services Division
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Office of Adult Probation
Conducts presentence investigations ordered by the Superior
Court and supervises probationers in all cases except juvenile
matters.
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Office of Alternative Sanctions
Creates and sustains a full range of alternatives to
incarceration for both pre- and post-conviction adult and juvenile
populations.
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Bail Commission
Interviews and investigates individuals accused of crimes to
assist the Superior Court in determining terms and conditions of
pretrial release.
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Family Services Division
Assists the Superior Court in the resolution of problems and
the adjudication of cases involving family relationships, family
support, child protection and juvenile delinquency. Among the
services provided by the Family Division are: mediation of domestic
disputes, evaluation of child custody and visitation conflicts,
juvenile probation services, divorce counseling, residential
placement, restitution and community services.
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Division of Juvenile Detention Services
Provides pretrial secure detention and programming services
to juveniles accused of delinquent acts.
External
Affairs Division
Coordinates a variety of legislative, educational and informational
activities designed to inform and educate the public and private sectors
about the mission, activities and goals of the Judicial Branch.
Information Technology Division
The Information
Technology (IT) Division consists of:
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The Commission on Official Legal Publications (COLP)
COLP prints and distributes all Judicial publications including such
things as the Connecticut Law Journal, Connecticut Reports,
the Connecticut Practice Book and official court forms.
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Judicial Information Systems (JIS)
JIS is responsible for Applications Development and Support, Network
and Systems Support, Architecture & Standards as well as Service &
Delivery Support.
Superior Court
Operations
The Superior Court Operations Division includes the following:
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Administration
- Provides support services and guidance to all segments of the
Division by directing the administrative, strategic planning, staff
training and business activities, and provides for court transcript
services, interpreter services, and the preservation and disposition
of seized property; and, the maintenance, retrieval and destruction
of records.
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Court Operations - Ensures that the Superior
Court Clerk's offices process all matters in accordance with
Statutory, Practice Book and Judicial Branch policy provisions in an
efficient and professional manner through the provision of technical
assistance and support services including the Centralized
Infractions Bureau and Jury Administration.
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Judge Support Services -
Ensures the prompt delivery of services and programs to Superior
Court judges and Family Support Magistrates pertaining to law
libraries, legal research, judicial performance evaluations,
continuing education and support for technology; and manages grants
program.
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Legal Services -
Determines legal issues and provides support services in the areas
of attorney ethics, discipline and bar admission.
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Support Enforcement Division -
Enforces, reviews and adjusts family support orders in
accordance with federal and state regulation, rules and statutes.
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Office of Victim Services - Advocates for victims of
crime, arranges services, provides assistance and financial
compensation.
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