Connecticut § 51-57 Superior Court clerks. Oath. Full-time duties. Criminal defense prohibited.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 51-57 — Superior Court clerks. Oath. Full-time duties. Criminal defense prohibited.

Connecticut § 51-57

Title 51Courts

Ch. 873Court Clerks

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-57 (2026).

Text

(a)Each clerk of the Superior Court shall, before entering on the duties of his office, be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties.

(b)Each clerk and assistant clerk, except temporary or part-time assistant clerks, shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office.

(c)No clerk of the Superior Court may defend, counsel, advise or act as attorney for any defendant in any criminal action or otherwise engage in the private practice of criminal law.

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(a) Each clerk of the Superior Court shall, before entering on the duties of his office, be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. (b) Each clerk and assistant clerk, except temporary or part-time assistant clerks, shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office. (c) No clerk of the Superior Court may defend, counsel, advise or act as attorney for any defendant in any criminal action or otherwise engage in the private practice of criminal law.

Legislative History

(1949 Rev., S. 8879; P.A. 82-248, S. 50.) History: P.A. 82-248 reworded section, added the phrase “or otherwise engage in the private practice of criminal law” and incorporates language formerly in Secs. 51-51v and 51-69.