The Superior Court shall be divided into four divisions: family, civil, criminal and housing.
Section 1-3.Divisions of Superior Court
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis section divides the Superior Court into four divisions—family, civil, criminal, and housing—that organize how cases are grouped and handled.
Full Text of Section 1-3
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 2.)
Plain-English Summary
This section sets up the basic organizational structure of the Superior Court. It splits the court into four divisions: family, civil, criminal, and housing. Later sections in this chapter describe the parts that make up each division.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many divisions does the Connecticut Superior Court have?
Four: family, civil, criminal, and housing.
Where can I find what each division covers?
The sections that follow this one describe the parts within the family, civil, and criminal divisions, and a separate section covers the housing division.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 1-3). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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