Connecticut Superior Court

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All cases in Connecticut (outside of Probate matters) originate in the Superior Court. Superior Court is divided into four areas: civil, criminal, family and housing.

Civil cases are those between two aggravated parties and fall into five categories:

• Landlord - tenant
• Small claims
• Administrative appeals
• Civil jury
• Civil non-jury (case decided upon by a judge)

Criminal cases are those between individuals accused of breaking the law and the state. The criminal division of Superior Court hears cases on felonies, misdemeanors, violations (punishable by fine only), and infractions (no court appearance necessary).

Family cases consist of juvenile matters, child support and paternity actions, and all other family matters including divorce.

Housing cases are heard by the Superior Court in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford-Norwalk and Waterbury judicial districts. Elsewhere, these cases fall under the regular civil docket.

See also

• Connecticut counties
• Connecticut court districts
• Connecticut Supreme Court
• Connecticut Appellate Court