Connecticut Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Connecticut are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. All family cases are heard in the Superior Court's Family Division. Connecticut has no county courts - cases are organized into judicial districts and family is heard at designated courthouses.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Connecticut directory and case record search are below.
Official Connecticut court locators
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Connecticut court directory (Connecticut judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/directory/location/Default.htm
CT Judicial Civil/Family Case Look-up (Connecticut courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/
Connecticut state courts website (Connecticut judicial branch): The official home of the Connecticut court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.jud.ct.gov
Connecticut Judicial Branch E-Services (CT Judicial Branch): E-filing is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves. You enroll in E-Services for free, then request electronic access to your case so you can file and view documents online. https://efile.eservices.jud.ct.gov/
Connecticut court self-help resources (Connecticut courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Connecticut family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.jud.ct.gov/selfhelp.htm
CT Judicial Civil/Family Case Look-up: No account needed. Civil and family (divorce, custody, support) are searchable. Juvenile matters are confidential. Online history is time-limited (~1-10 years). https://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/
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Official link data for Connecticut was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Connecticut?
Family cases in Connecticut are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Division. All family cases are heard in the Superior Court's Family Division. Connecticut has no county courts - cases are organized into judicial districts and family is heard at designated courthouses.
Can I look up an existing Connecticut case online?
CT Judicial Civil/Family Case Look-up is the official search. No account needed. Civil and family (divorce, custody, support) are searchable. Juvenile matters are confidential. Online history is time-limited (~1-10 years).
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.