Connecticut Attorney General's Office
Torts Department
This unit provides representation for state agencies, employees and officials in torts and civil rights cases brought at the Office of the Claims Commissioner and in the state and federal courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a claim with the Claims Commissioner?The Connecticut Office of the Claims Commissioner provides helpful information on its website, including the procedure for filing a claim and the procedures and forms for inmate claims. Visit their website at The Connecticut Office of the Claims Commissioner WebsiteYou may also contact the Clerk of the Office of the Claims Commissioner at the following address:
165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 123
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Telephone: (860) 713-5501 | Facsimile:(860) 713-7435
Email: Claims.Commissioner@ct.gov
Website: http://www.occ.ct.gov
How do I file a human rights complaint?
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities provides helpful information on its website, including the procedure for filing a complaint. Visit their website at The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities Website You may also contact the Human Rights Commission at the following address:
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: (860) 541-3400 | Facsimile: (860) 246-5068
Connecticut Toll Free (1-800) 477-5737
TDD (860) 541-3459
Website: http://www.ct.gov/chro
How do I check on the status on one of my cases in court?
The Connecticut Judicial Department provides information on its website on the status of all pending cases, including what papers were filed, how the judge ruled on motions and what matters are scheduled to be heard in court. Visit the website at The Connecticut Judicial Department Website
How do I find a lawyer to represent me?
The Connecticut Judicial Department provides useful information about lawyers on its website, including why you should have an attorney and how to locate one. Visit the Judicial Website for Legal Clinics and Help.
Several other organizations may provide legal assistance, including locating an attorney.
LRS hotline: (203) 562-5750
Website: http://www.newhavenbar.org/?lrs
60B Weston St
Hartford, CT 06102-1551
Telephone: (860) 297-4300 or (1-800) 842-7303 (toll free CT only)
TTY (860) 297-4380
Website: http://www.ct.gov/opapd
Website: http://slsct.org/
From Middletown and Hartford: (860) 344-0380
Website: http://www.connlegalservices.org/
999 Asylum Avenue, 3rd Floor
Hartford, CT 06105-2465
Telephone: (860) 541-5000 | Fax: (860) 541-5050
Email: ghla@ghla.org
Website: http://www.ghla.org/
426 State Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06510-2018
Telephone: (203) 946-4811 | Fax: (203) 498-9271
Website: http://www.nhlegal.org/