Newington Probate Court cases in Hartford County, Newington, CT
Newington Probate Court is a Connecticut Probate Court (probate district) with limited jurisdiction. It handles decedents' estates and wills, trust administration, fiduciary accountings, and the appointment and supervision of conservators for adults and guardians for minors and for adults with intellectual disability. It also hears name changes, adoptions, termination of parental rights in probate matters, removal or appointment of guardians of minors, and certain mental health proceedings, including involuntary psychiatric commitments and related medication orders. Within the local judicial system, it provides first-instance adjudication and oversight for these probate matters, while criminal, general civil, divorce/custody, juvenile delinquency, and traffic cases are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
Newington Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Hartford |
| Street Address: | 66 Cedar Street |
| City: | Newington |
| Zip Code: | 6111 |
| Phone: | 860-665-1285 |
| Fax: | 860-665-1331 |
| Hours: | Mon. - Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Welcome.aspx |
| Parking: | Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Newington-Probate-Court/269456163156350 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Newington Probate Court
Newington Probate Court serves the public by:
- Case types: decedents' estates (probate of wills, intestate administration), trusts, fiduciary accountings; adult conservatorships (person/estate), guardianships for adults with intellectual disability; psychiatric evaluations/commitments and medication/ECT authorizations; children's matters including adoptions, termination of parental rights, guardianship/temporary custody, removal/reinstatement of guardians, emancipation; name changes.
- Case filings and processing: accepts and dockets petitions, issues decrees and certificates, appoints and swears in fiduciaries, issues letters testamentary/administration, receives inventories/accountings, and maintains records.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts hearings (in-person or remote), provides notice to interested parties, and enters orders.
- Records and certifications: provides file access and certified copies.
- Protective orders: does not issue civil restraining/protective orders (handled by Superior Court); uses conservatorship and commitment orders for protection in its jurisdiction.
- Jury services: no jury trials or jury duty in Probate Court.