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Judicial officials say Pathways approach has sped family‑court cases; advocates and lawmakers press for funding, legal aid
Summary
Chief Court Administrator Maureen Pezzuto and judges described a multi‑track 'Pathways' system that leaders say is resolving a higher share of family matters faster. Officials pushed for more services for litigants, remote‑interpretation expansion and training for judges; legislators pressed on delays in specific jurisdictions like Stamford.
Chief Court Administrator Maureen Pezzuto and senior judges told the Judiciary Committee on Jan. 22 that Connecticut’s multi‑track case management program, known as Pathways, has shortened many family‑court cases but still needs funding and more services to help litigants who appear without lawyers.
Pezzuto described Pathways as “differential case management”: tracks for simpler cases (track A), intermediate cases (track B) and complex cases (track C). She told lawmakers the branch’s aim is to “reduce time spent in court, reduce conflict and reduce costs.” Pezzuto said Pathways and related reforms have boosted the share of family cases resolved within 90 days to about 52 percent, up from roughly 0 percent before…
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