OLR Report
2016-R-0004 describes the process by which justices of the peace are
selected and their duties.
In Connecticut, the process for selecting a justice of the
peace is prescribed by statute (CGS §§
9-183a, et. seq.). By law,
two-thirds are selected by major political parties and the remaining third of
the positions are reserved for electors who are not members of the major
parties.
The duties of a justice of the peace are also prescribed by
statute. These include administering
oaths, acknowledging certain legal documents, and issuing tax warrants.
For more
information, read the full report here.
