Connecticut Court Summary

The Connecticut trial court system consists of Superior Courts, Probate Courts, Tax Session, and Child Protection Session.

Superior Courts have general jurisdiction over all types of civil and criminal cases, and generally handle cases that are beyond the limited jurisdiction of Probate Courts. Some Superior Courts also have "special sessions" that are specialized court divisions for certain types of cases. Some special sessions handle cases for the entire state, including the Tax Session and the Child Protection Session.


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Where to find court cases in Connecticut

The chart below gives general information on the types of cases heard in each type of court in Connecticut.

= Most or all cases.

= Some cases.

Case Type	Court Type
Civil	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
General Civil - Unlimited
General Civil - Limited
Small Claims
Civil Equity
Complex Commercial
Foreclosures and Liens
Real Estate Title and Boundary
Landlord / Tenant
Ordinance Violations
Protection, No Contact, and Restraining Orders
Administrative Agency Appeals
Criminal	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
Felony
Felony Preliminary Hearings
Misdemeanors
Ordinance Violations
Juvenile
Traffic and Infractions	$Most or all Traffic and Infractions cases can be found in the Superior Courts$
Domestic Relations	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Paternity
Domestic Violence Protection Order
Juvenile	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
Adoptions
Juvenile Delinquency
Child Abuse and Neglect
Termination of Parental Rights
Children in Need of Supervision
Mental Health	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
Involuntary Commitments
Other Mental Health Cases
Probate	Superior Courts	Probate Courts
Wills & Estates
Name Changes
Trusts
Guardianships and Conservatorships

Note: Some courts in Connecticut are not included in the chart above. Please use the following links for descriptions and types of cases heard:

Tax Session Child Protection Session

Connecticut Courts Summary