New London Probate Court cases in New London County, New London, CT
New London Probate Court is a Connecticut Probate Court (probate district court) located in New London and operating within the state's Probate Court system. It is a court of limited jurisdiction that handles non-criminal matters including decedents' estates and wills; trust administration; appointment and supervision of fiduciaries; conservatorships for adults; guardianships of adults with intellectual disability; guardianship matters for minors; adoptions and termination of parental rights; name changes; emancipation of minors; and certain involuntary commitment and related mental health or substance-use proceedings. It does not hear criminal, general civil, family dissolution, juvenile delinquency, or traffic cases, which are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
New London Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | New London |
| Street Address: | 181 State Street, Room 2 |
| City: | New London |
| Zip Code: | 6320 |
| Phone: | 860-443-7121 |
| Fax: | 860-437-8155 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://newlondonct.org/content/7429/7431/7457/default.aspx |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-London-Probate-Court/277397855622142 |
| Special Access: | Wheelchair Accessible |
Services and Case Types Handled in New London Probate Court
New London Probate Court serves the public by accepting and processing filings, scheduling hearings, issuing orders/decrees, and maintaining certified records.
Primary case types:
- Decedents' estates (probate of wills, appointment of executors/administrators, creditor claims, distributions)
- Trust matters and fiduciary accountings/removals
- Conservatorships (voluntary/involuntary) and guardianship of adults with intellectual disability
- Guardianship and temporary custody of minors, name changes, emancipation
- Adoptions and termination of parental rights (where authorized)
- Psychiatric and substance-use commitments and related medication orders
Hearings are held before a probate judge; parties receive notice and may present evidence. Staff provide procedural guidance and forms but not legal advice.
Protective proceedings (e.g., conservatorship/commitment) are handled here; criminal/family restraining or protective orders are filed in Superior Court.
The Probate Court does not provide jury services or conduct jury trials; juror matters are handled by the Superior Court.