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.
Information and Services for Public Librarians
During the Pandemic…
The best way to reach us for help:
Contact our Law Libraries by email: lawlibrarians@jud.ct.gov
Contact our Court Service Centers by email: court.servicecenter@jud.ct.gov
Please also see Accessing Judicial Branch Resources from Home – PDF
The best way to reach us for help:
The Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians are
dedicated to providing access to quality legal resources and assistance, not
only to the legal community, but also to the general public. The purpose of
this web page is to acquaint you with some of the services offered by our
law libraries so that together we can better serve our community.
See what's New and Noteworthy on our website
| Classes and Tours | We offer legal research programs specifically for librarians at your library. We also offer tours of your local Judicial Branch law library. |
| Collection Suggestions |
We offer collection assistance, including evaluation and suggestions for law collections in your library. A law librarian can visit your library or speak with you on the phone about your law collections. More information... |
| Educational Resources |
Law-Related Education Resources - Collection of links to online materials for teachers, librarians, and students Educational Resources - Resources designed to enhance the public's understanding of the CT court system Speakers Bureau - The Judicial Branch maintains a panel of Judges and other court officials interested in speaking to community audiences on a wide range of court-related topics. |
| Legal Resources |
 Ask a Law Librarian - Send an email or call a law libraryLaw by Subject - Self-help legal information by topic Research Guides - In-depth legal research guides by topic Connecticut Ordinances and Charters - A listing of online charters and ordinances by town Public Records Online - Business records, case look-up, physician profile, prisoner look-up, license verification, and much more Self-Represented Parties Information Series Office of Legislative Research Reports Quick References for Connecticut Legal Questions Quick References for Federal Legal Questions |
| Legal Terms and Citations |
Common Legal Words - Glossary created by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Understanding Connecticut Legal Citations - One-page guide that explains how to decipher citations to CT case law, statutes, and regulations |
Librarians' Favorites  |
Elder Law - Elder law information and forms for powers of attorney, living wills, nursing homes, housing, benefits and much more -- CTLawHelp.org Connecticut Network for Legal Aid - Easy to read booklets about consumer, employment, family, housing, and school law. Contact information for legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons How to Research a Legal Problem: A Guide for Non-Lawyers – This guide is intended to help a person with a legal problem find legal rules that can resolve or prevent conflict - American Association of Law Libraries United Way of Connecticut - eLibrary of legal information on many frequently asked legal questions |