Region 19 Probate Court cases in Hartford County, Bristol, CT
Region 19 Probate Court in Bristol, Connecticut, is a limited-jurisdiction probate court within the Connecticut Probate Court system. It handles decedents' estates and wills; trust administration; appointment and oversight of fiduciaries; adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships; involuntary commitment and related mental-health matters; guardianships of adults with intellectual disability; name changes; adoptions, termination of parental rights, and emancipation of minors. The court conducts hearings, issues decrees, and oversees fiduciary accountings for these matters. It does not hear general civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, family dissolution or custody cases, juvenile delinquency, or traffic infractions, which are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
Region 19 Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Hartford |
| Street Address: | 240 Stafford Avenue |
| City: | Bristol |
| Zip Code: | 6010 |
| Phone: | 860-584-6230 |
| Fax: | 860-584-3818 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/189/Probate-Court |
| Parking: | The parking lot in front of the building. |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
| About / Additional Info: | The citizens of Bristol, Plainville, and Plymouth are served in many ways by the Bristol Probate Court. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Region 19 Probate Court
Region 19 Probate Court serves the public by managing matters involving incapacitated persons, decedents, and certain family/mental health issues. Core services include:
- Case filings: probate of wills, administration of estates, small‑estate procedures, heirship determinations, trust matters, guardianships/conservatorships of adults and minors, and (where authorized) name changes and adoptions.
- Protective orders: emergency and long‑term orders related to guardianship, elder or at‑risk adult protection, and mental health commitments, as permitted by statute.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting bench hearings on petitions, accountings, removals/appointments of fiduciaries, compliance reviews, and settlement approvals; mediation referrals where appropriate.
- Jury services: jury selection and management for probate/jury‑eligible trials (e.g., will contests), when available.
- Public access: filing acceptance (in person/e‑filing), records and certified copies, forms and guidance, calendars and notices, fiduciary monitoring, and compliance enforcement.