Connecticut Administrative Code Title 51 - Courts
Connecticut Administrative Code – Title 51: Courts
Title 51 of the Connecticut General Statutes (not typically referred to as the "Administrative Code," but rather statutory law) governs Courts in Connecticut. It lays out the legal and organizational structure of the state’s judicial system. Below is a general summary of key areas covered under Title 51:
🔹 Key Areas Covered Under Title 51
Judicial Branch Organization
Structure and composition of the Judicial Branch
Roles of judges, senior judges, and referees
Creation and operation of various court divisions (civil, criminal, family, juvenile)
Appointments and Terms
Appointment, qualifications, and terms of:
Supreme Court justices
Appellate and Superior Court judges
Probate judges (cross-referenced with other titles)
Court Officers and Employees
Powers and duties of:
Clerks
Court reporters
Marshals
Bail commissioners
Support enforcement officers
Judicial Procedures
Rules on court administration
Assignments of judges
Use of special sessions or panels
Transfer of cases among courts
Judicial Review and Discipline
Judicial Review Council
Complaint procedures against judges or family support magistrates
Suspension or removal procedures
Court Operations
Establishment and maintenance of courthouses
Court records and documentation
Judicial Data and Technology
Judicial Compensation and Retirement
Salaries, pensions, and retirement benefits
Provisions for senior judges and referees
🔹 Examples of Specific Sections
§ 51-1: Composition and general powers of the Judicial Branch
§ 51-12: Powers and responsibilities of Supreme Court justices
§ 51-165: Judicial appointments and elections
§ 51-183: Disqualification and replacement of judges in certain cases
§ 51-199: Powers and responsibilities of the Appellate Court
§ 51-245: Compensation and duties of court reporters
§ 51-278: Division of Criminal Justice – appointment and role of State’s Attorneys
🔹 Additional Notes
Probate Courts are mainly governed under Title 45a, but Title 51 may contain some administrative provisions affecting their operation.
Connecticut's court system includes:
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Superior Court (with civil, criminal, family, and juvenile divisions)
Probate Courts
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