Law Resources: Finding Connecticut
Cases Online
These directions are for finding cases decided in Connecticut state courts.
To find cases decided in federal courts that are geographically located in Connecticut, use Finding Federal Cases.
Finding Connecticut Supreme Court cases in Westlaw:
- If you have a pop-up blocker, disable it or click when you see Continue to Campus Research.
- You will need a PIN to access Westlaw
from off-campus.
When you enter Westlaw, click on the Law tab:
There are 3 ways to search, illustrated in
the image below:
1. By case citation (most precise) OR
2. By case name OR
3. By subject + select State Cases + Connecticut from the pull-down menu. Remember to put quotation marks around search phrases (e.g. "right to die")
You can also use these sources to locate
Connecticut State Supreme Court cases:
FindLaw
Requires registration to view results.
Public Library of Law
Coverage 1997-present. Registration required to view results.
Finding other Connecticut court
cases:
Connecticut Appellate Court (Conn. App.).
-
Westlaw: Remember to click on the LAW tab
to get to the proper search screen. You will need a PIN to access Westlaw from off-campus.
There are 3 ways to search, illustrated in the image above:
- 1. By case citation (most precise) OR
- 2. By case name OR
- 3. By subject + select State Cases + Connecticut from the pull-down menu. Remember to put quotation marks around search phrases (e.g. "right to die")
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Findlaw
Dates covered varies by circuit. Second Circuit 1995-present. Registration required to view results.
- Public Library of Law
Dates covered vary by Circuit. Registration required to view results.
Connecticut Superior Court (Conn.Supp. or Conn. Super. Ct.):
- Westlaw: Remember to click on the LAW tab to get to the proper search screen. You will need a PIN to access Westlaw from off-campus.
There are 3 ways to search, illustrated in the image above:
- 1. By case citation (most precise) OR
- 2. By case name OR
- 3. By subject + select State Cases + Connecticut from the pull-down menu. Remember to put quotation marks around search phrases (e.g. "right to die")
Can't find your case?
Some cases are unpublished or may not result in a written opinion. Jury trials, for example, result in a verdict. Look for newspaper or magazine articles that might discuss the case.
Susan Clerc
Reference Librarian
