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John M. Newson
Superior Court Judge · Connecticut Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Position: Administrative Superior Court Judge, Criminal Division
- Superior Court Administrative Judge for the New London Judicial District in Connecticut, serving
- Pre‐judicial career: held the role of a public defender in the Windham Judicial District
Education
Additional information
- Appointed: Nominated by Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell in September 2010 and confirmed by the state General Assembly in February 2011.
- Office: 70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
- Administrative Superior Court Judges list — CT Judicial Branch Connecticut Judicial Branch
- focusing on administrative leadership rather than presiding over individual trials.
- Phone: (860) 442‐2977
- As an Administrative Judge, Newson oversees the administration of the criminal division within his judicial district, ensuring efficient case handling, resource allocation, and compliance with judicial standards Connecticut Judicial Branch.
- His role is distinct from trial judges
- Affiliations: Lifetime member of the NAACP.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Connecticut's Judicial Branch publishes statewide remote-proceedings information and Microsoft Teams guidance for attorneys and self-represented parties.
Remote Proceedings InformationRemote Proceedings Information ↗
Statewide
Connecticut remote-proceeding materials identify Microsoft Teams as the platform and include video, audio, and screen-sharing functionality, subject to judge and case-specific directions.
Microsoft Teams is a collaborative meeting application with video, audio, and screen-sharing features.Remote Proceedings Information ↗
Statewide
Connecticut states that, other than the official Judicial Branch recording, recording livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited.
Other than the official recording prepared by the Judicial Branch, the recording of livestreamed proceedings is strictly prohibited.Public Access to Court Proceedings Disclaimer ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Connecticut identifies Practice Book sections governing videotaping, photographing, and audiotaping Superior Court proceedings and separately identifies appellate coverage rules.
Rules regarding videotaping, photographing or audiotaping Superior Court proceedings are in Connecticut Practice Book §§ 1-10A through 1-11C.Media Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Courtroom Electronics
Statewide
Connecticut's media FAQ states that personal computers may be used for note taking in a courtroom, subject to applicable rules and judicial control.
Personal computers may be used for note taking in a courtroom.Media Frequently Asked Questions ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
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Connecticut Superior Court
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