Connecticut runs one statewide trial court, the Superior Court, for civil cases of any size. It’s divided into judicial districts, and each town belongs to one of them under CGS 51-344. A crash case usually goes to the district where the plaintiff or a defendant lives.
Hartford Judicial District
The Hartford Judicial District hears civil cases from Bloomfield, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, Manchester, Marlborough, South Windsor, Suffield, West Hartford, Windsor and Windsor Locks.
- Address, 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106, near the State Capitol.
- Phone, (860) 548-2700.
- Directions and accessible entrance details.
Nearby districts
- New Britain. Berlin, Bristol, New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Plymouth, Rocky Hill, Southington and Wethersfield.
- Litchfield. Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, Torrington and other Litchfield County towns.
- Tolland. Vernon (including Rockville), Ellington, Coventry, Mansfield, Tolland and nearby towns.
- Middlesex. Middletown, Cromwell, Portland, Old Saybrook and the lower river towns.
The Judicial Branch keeps a town-by-town list for every judicial district and geographical area.
Small claims
Small claims handles money claims up to $5,000. It can suit a deductible or a repair bill but rarely an injury claim. The small claims FAQ explains how to file.
Filing fees
The Judicial Branch fee page sets current fees. A regular civil case costs $360 to enter, a claim under $2,500 costs $230, small claims costs $95, and a jury claim costs $440. Fee waivers are available for people who can’t pay.
Federal court
Connecticut’s federal trial court also sits in Hartford. A crash suit may land there when the people involved live in different states and a large sum is at stake.
For a walk-through of the process, see filing a crash lawsuit in Hartford Superior Court.