North Central Connecticut Probate Court cases in Hartford County, Enfield, CT
North Central Connecticut Probate Court in Enfield, CT is a regional probate district court within the Connecticut Probate Court system. It exercises limited jurisdiction over decedents' estates and wills; trust administration; appointment, supervision, and removal of fiduciaries; adult conservatorships (person and estate) and guardianships of adults with intellectual disability; guardianships of minors (including removal and appointment of guardians); adoptions and termination of parental rights; name changes; emancipation of minors; and involuntary commitment proceedings for individuals with psychiatric disabilities or substance use disorders. It resolves disputes and approves accounts arising in those proceedings. It does not hear general civil lawsuits, criminal prosecutions, traffic matters, or divorce/child-custody cases, which are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
North Central Connecticut Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Hartford |
| Street Address: | 820 Enfield Street |
| City: | Enfield |
| Zip Code: | 6082 |
| Phone: | 860-253-6305 |
| Fax: | 860-253-6388 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://enfield-ct.gov/293/Probate-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
Services and Case Types Handled in North Central Connecticut Probate Court
North Central Connecticut Probate Court serves the public by:
- Receiving and processing filings (petitions, inventories, accountings, motions) for decedents' estates and trusts; appointing and supervising executors, administrators, and trustees.
- Appointing and overseeing conservators (person and estate) for incapable adults; emergency/temporary conservatorships.
- Guardianship matters: guardians of adults with intellectual disability; guardianship, temporary guardianship, and removal of guardian for minors.
- Family-related matters: adoptions, termination of parental rights, emancipation of minors, and legal name changes.
- Mental health/substance-use matters: involuntary psychiatric commitment, authority to administer medication, and alcohol/drug commitment proceedings.
- Conducting non-jury hearings, issuing orders/decrees, monitoring fiduciary compliance, and providing public assistance with forms, scheduling, and certified copies.
Notes:
- Domestic-violence/civil/criminal protective orders are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court, not the Probate Court.
- Jury services are not provided by the Probate Court.