U.S. District Court for the Connecticut District

The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut is a federal trial court that handles cases involving federal laws, disputes between citizens of different states, and other federal issues within Connecticut. Located in Connecticut, it hears both civil and criminal cases, and its judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. As part of the federal judiciary, it is the court of first instance for most federal legal matters in the state, and its decisions can be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.