We help the State of Connecticut select qualified judges

The Judicial Selection Commission (JSC) reviews applications and interviews candidates for judicial appointment. We recommend qualified candidates to the Governor for the Superior Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court.

Use this page to:

  • Choose the right application for judicial appointment, reappointment, or elevation
  • Learn about the judicial selection process
  • Find the right office for your needs
  • Get Commission member terms and biographies
Start your application  

Select an application

Choose from three application types: judicial appointment, reappointment, and elevation.
 

Judicial appointment

For attorneys seeking their first judicial appointment. Find the application and instructions to get started.
 

Judicial reappointment

For current judges seeking reappointment. Find the application and information needed for your next term.
 

Judicial elevation

For current judges seeking elevation to a higher court. Find the application and information needed.
 

Want to become a judge?

We are the first step of Connecticut's judicial appointment process. Learn what to expect from start to finish. We explain how to choose the right application, how we review candidates, and how we make recommendations to the Governor.

Learn about the JSC process  

Need help from another office?

Some services are handled by other Executive and Judicial Branch offices. Choose the office that matches your needs.


The Connecticut Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch manages Connecticut's courts. Find court locations, jury service, court forms, case information, and other court resources.
Visit the Judicial Branch 

The Judicial Review Council

The Judicial Review Council (JRC) reviews complaints about judges. Learn when you can file a complaint and what the Council can review.
Explore the Judicial Review Council