Superior Court Clerk’s Office – Hartford, CT

Hartford Judicial District Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk’s Office at 95 Washington Street serves as the administrative heart of the Hartford Judicial District Courthouse. Housed in a historic Beaux-Arts style building constructed in 1929, this office is responsible for maintaining the official records of the court and managing the flow of civil and criminal litigation for the region. The Clerk’s Office is the primary point of contact for attorneys, litigants, and the public filing documents or seeking information about cases within the district.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Initiation and Filing: Processes new civil complaints, criminal dockets, and post-judgment motions.
• Record Maintenance: Maintains secure, permanent records of all court proceedings, judgments, and orders issued by the judges.
• Jury Management: Coordinates jury duty summons and manages the pool of jurors for trials taking place in the courthouse.
• Calendar Management: Schedules hearings, trials, and conferences to ensure the efficient administration of justice.

The Facility

The courthouse itself is a landmark in Hartford, featuring impressive architecture and serving as the hub for high-level civil and criminal matters in the county. The facility includes multiple courtrooms, the law library, and administrative offices. It sits directly across from the Family Court division.

Visiting Information

The Clerk’s Office is open to the public on weekdays. Visitors should be prepared for security screening similar to airport protocols. While public parking is available on surrounding streets and in nearby garages, spaces fill quickly during court sessions.