Representing Yourself In Court

REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN COURT

You have the right to represent yourself in all court cases, but you are required to know and follow the court rules and the law.

For more information go to:

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch: Representing Yourself: Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.jud.ct.gov/faq/represent.html

WHAT ARE COURT SERVICE CENTERS:

Court Service Centers provide services for self-represented parties, members of the bar and the community at large.

For more information go to: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch: Court Service Centers: http://www.jud.ct.gov/csc/default.htm

WHAT ARE PUBLIC INFORMATION DESKS:

Public information desks are designed to provide court-related information to the public at State Courthouses.

For more information go to: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch: Public Information Desks: http://www.jud.ct.gov/pid/

Also, Law Libraries maintain self-help materials and aids for people representing themselves.

For more information go to: Connecticut Judicial Branch: Law Libraries: http://www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/index.html

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:

Search by service names:

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Source: State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED:July2012

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