The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair,
timely, efficient and open manner.
Representing Yourself
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.
See Library Services
There are twelve law libraries located throughout the state that are staffed by professional librarians. See Library locations with phone numbers, directions, and hours. 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.
- Self-Represented Parties Information Series
- Slidecasts and print materials intended
to provide general information regarding Connecticut court procedures.
- Getting Ready for Court - Video produced by the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid.
- Publications and Videos - Booklets, videos, and other official publications that cover civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, and probate law topics.
- Putting Children First: Minimizing Conflict in Custody Disputes - Video to help families involved in custody disputes.
- Judicial Forms - Official forms, including civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, probate, small claims, victims services, and other forms.
- 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.