Norwich Probate Court cases in New London County, Norwich, CT
Norwich Probate Court is a Connecticut Probate Court (limited-jurisdiction trial court) serving the Norwich Probate District. It handles decedents' estates (probating wills and intestate administration), trusts, fiduciary accountings, and estate-related real property matters. The court oversees guardianships of the person for minors, removal and appointment of guardians, terminations of parental rights for adoption, adoptions, and legal name changes. It also has jurisdiction over adult conservatorships (person and estate), guardianships of adults with intellectual disability, and involuntary commitments for psychiatric treatment or substance-use disorder, along with related protective orders and authorizations for medical and financial decisions. The court appoints and supervises fiduciaries and approves settlements and transactions involving protected persons or estates. It does not hear criminal, traffic, or general civil lawsuits; those are handled by the Connecticut Superior Court.
Norwich Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | New London |
| Street Address: | 100 Broadway, Room 122 |
| City: | Norwich |
| Zip Code: | 6360 |
| Phone: | 860-887-2160 |
| Fax: | 860-887-2401 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.norwichct.org/310/Probate-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | Probate Court Forms |
| Languages: | English / Spanish |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Norwich-Probate-Court/207030486581053 |
| About / Additional Info: | Includes the towns of Bozrah, Franklin, Griswold, Lisbon, Norwich, Preston, Sprague, and Voluntown. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Norwich Probate Court
Norwich Probate Court handles decedents' estates (probate of wills, estate administration, small estates, creditor claims, fiduciary accountings); trusts (administration, modification/termination); guardianships and conservatorships (minors and adults, voluntary/involuntary, appointment and oversight of fiduciaries, temporary/emergency orders); guardians of adults with intellectual disability; children's matters (adoption, removal of guardian, temporary guardianship, name changes, emancipation); and mental health matters (involuntary psychiatric commitment and medication orders). Services include accepting case filings, scheduling hearings (contested and uncontested), issuing protective or emergency orders within its jurisdiction, appointing attorneys/guardians ad litem, and monitoring compliance. Jury services: the Probate Court conducts bench hearings; jury trials are not offered (appeals go to Superior Court). The court provides forms, procedural guidance, and public access to nonconfidential records.