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Tax and Administrative Appeals Session
20 Franklin Square, Room 310
New Britain, CT 06051
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: 860-515-5145
Fax: 860-515-5146
Fax: 860-515-5146
This special session of Superior Court handles statewide appeals of decisions made by the Commissioner of Revenue Services and other administrative agencies, and some municipal property tax appeals.
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Connecticut Superior Court Case Records
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Connecticut Superior Court Civil and Family Court Events
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Connecticut Superior Court Civil and Family Short Calendars
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Connecticut Superior Court Criminal and Traffic Daily Dockets and Pending Cases
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Connecticut Superior Court Small Claims Hearing Dates
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Connecticut Family Support Magistrate Decisions
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Connecticut Superior Court Standing Orders
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Connecticut Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Forms and related information
Connecticut Criminal History Request
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Connecticut Court Forms
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Pay Connecticut Traffic Tickets or Plead Not Guilty
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Connecticut Divorce Information
View a self-help divorce guide, with an explanation of the divorce process, a glossary of terms, instructions for filling out and filing forms, and information about family violence, court hearings, orders, modification, and enforcement.
Connecticut Family Law Information
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Connecticut Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Connecticut Housing Case Information
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Connecticut Pardon and Expungement Information
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Connecticut Small Claims Information
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Connecticut Superior Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Connecticut Superior Court Civil Filing Locations
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Connecticut Superior Court Special Sessions and Dockets
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Connecticut Traffic Law and Driving Information
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Connecticut Victim Services and Resources
The Office of the Victim Advocate provides brochures and guides for crime victims, a glossary of common legal terms, instructions for filing an inquiry or complaint, and links to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Connecticut Sexual Assault Services, the Department of Correction Victim Services Unit and its notification service, and additional resources.
Connecticut Attorney General Legal and Consumer Resources
The Office of the Attorney General offers information about constituent issues such as child support and protection, seniors, health care, and living wills; and consumer issues and resources including scams, charities, and a complaint form.
Connecticut Child Support
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Connecticut Child Support Enforcement
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Connecticut Consumer Protection
The Department of Consumer Protection offers information about various types of consumer issues, resources, fraud and scams, and its Complaint Center with tips, types of complaints handled, and links to complaint forms.
Connecticut Court Rules
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Publications and Videos
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Connecticut Law Libraries
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Connecticut Laws
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Connecticut Legal Terms
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Connecticut Self Help Legal Information and Legal Resources
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Hartford County Lawyer Referral
The Hartford County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or email for a nominal fee, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer. The referral fee is waived for personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability matters. This service is available to residents of Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, Tolland, and Windham Counties.
Connecticut Victim Services
The Connecticut Office of Victim Services provides crime victims with information about victims' rights and the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, case status notification, advocacy, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation, restitution, victim impact statements, and return of property. Links to additional service providers and online information are included.
Connecticut Public Defenders
The Division of Public Defender Services provides free or low-cost criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, to indigent parents and juveniles in some family matters, and to indigent parties facing involuntary mental health commitments. Income eligibility guidelines, and information about juvenile and child protection matters are included. Local office contact information is provided by judicial district, geographical area, juvenile venue, and specialty unit.
Connecticut Attorney Discipline Records
The Connecticut Judicial Branch offers online access to Statewide Grievance Committee decisions since 1994. Search options include attorney name, case number, subject, Rule of Professional Conduct, and year.
Connecticut Attorney Information and Complaints
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Connecticut Attorneys
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Connecticut Free Legal Assistance
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut offers free legal advice by telephone and an online application for legal services for income-eligible clients, a Legal Help Finder, and links to additional legal service providers and online research resources.
Connecticut Judge Complaint Information and Form
The Judicial Review Council handles complaints about judges for misconduct, disability, or substance abuse. Complaint procedures, answers to frequently asked questions, and a complaint form and instructions are provided.
Connecticut Legal Fee Dispute Resolution
The Connecticut Bar Association's Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes Program uses mediation and arbitration to help parties resolve disputes over their lawyers' fees without going to court. A link to the petition form is included.
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