Rules of Procedure and Relevant Statutory Provisions
The Probate Court Rules of Procedure govern the manner in which cases are handled in the Probate Courts. The rules are intended to promote uniformity in the procedures used by all Probate Courts throughout the state and are an essential resource for attorneys and court users. Click below to access the version that’s right for you:
Probate Court Rules of Procedure
Probate Court Rules of Procedure first became effective on July 1, 2013. This 2024 edition contains the rules as amended since then. Original effective dates and the dates of subsequent amendments are summarized at the end of each rule. Changes are also listed in the Table of Changes at the back of this volume. Annotations are contained in parentheses following certain sections of these rules. The purpose of the annotations is to alert users to statutes, cases, rules and other sources of law that are related to the subject matter of the section.
Printed Copies
To order a printed copy of the Probate Court Rules of Procedure, please fill out the order form here and send it in with a check to the following location. You can also learn more at the Commission on Official Legal Publications website:
Commission on Official Legal Publications
111 Phoenix Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082-4453
The Probate Court Rules of Procedure are updated biennially to ensure that the rules reflect recent case law and changes to statutes and to further improve court procedures. To assist with developing recommended revisions to the rules, the Probate Court Administrator established the Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee. The committee is comprised of probate judges, court staff, attorneys and members of the public. Please click on the link for the committee’s agendas and minutes.
Written comments on the Probate Court Rules of Procedure are welcome and may be sent to the following address:
Probate Court Administrator
186 Newington Road
West Hartford, CT 06110
Probate Court Statutes
Below is a list of statutes that govern probate law in Connecticut.