State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Expanded Remote Capabilities
July 30, 2020
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch this week announced it is expanding its remote capabilities. Among the expanded functions are:
Civil
*Non-arguable matters will be ruled on remotely and arguable motions marked ready will be scheduled for remote hearings on the record.
*Remote court trials are being scheduled and conducted.
*Individuals may apply for civil protective orders via email or fax.
Family
*Individuals may remotely request their divorce decrees.
*Parties with non-adversarial divorces may ask that those matters be approved without having to go to court.
*Virtual courtrooms are being set up to begin conducting limited hearings in Family Support Magistrate Matters.
Criminal
*A "nolle and prosecution declined" docket has been established. The docket is heard every Wednesday. Attorneys with appearances in the file will be notified through e-services.
*Family Services are conducting Assessment and Pre-Trial Supervision via telephone.
*Criminal Courts are conducting remote pre-trial conferences with a focus on cases in which a person is detained in custody on a pretrial matter.
*Remote hearings, including pleas and sentences, for incarcerated individuals are being held using "Remote Justice", a virtual courtroom technology.
To see a full list of the newly announced Expanded Remote Capabilities go the State Judicial Branch website at: https://jud.ct.gov/HomePDFs/RemoteCapabilities720.pdf