News of the Stamford Juvenile Court closing has not been well received . Not good for the parents and children who live in lower Fairfield County and even worse for those families that rely on public transportation to get to and from court appearances.
No specific date has been set for the closing but it will take place some time before the end of 2016. All cases will be then be heard at the Bridgeport Juvenile Court, 60 Housatonic Avenue.
Danbury Juvenile Court is also closing. Their caseload will be divided between Bridgeport Juvenile Court and Waterbury Juvenile Court. As of this writing, the specifics have not yet been determined.
I know some members of the bar and court personnel are not yet convinced that these closings will occur. They believe that those with political “juice” will be able to allow these courts to remain open.
Here is a letter announcing the closings: Juvenile Court closures