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 |