Powers and duties of the Justices of the Peace are mandated by state statute, and are detailed in the 1997 Justices of The Peace Manual published by the Secretary of State of the State of Connecticut.
Commonly used powers of the Justices of the Peace include:
Administration of General Oaths
Authority to take the acknowledgement in the conveyance of real estate
Acknowledgement of primary and nomination petitions
Issuance of a subpoena in a civil action or probate proceeding
Performance of marriages
Performance of Civil Unions
For further information contact the Office of the Town Clerk: 203-594-3070
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