Kimberly P. Massicotte at a glance
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Kimberly P. Massicotte
Superior Court Judge · Connecticut Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court Judge for the Hartford Judicial District in Connecticut, appointed by Governor Ned Lamont in 2021, with a background in environmental law and opioid litigation
- Associate Attorney General (2015)
- Assistant Attorney General earlier in her career
- She also began her legal career as an Assistant Attorney General, litigating environmental cases and rising to department leadership
Education
Additional information
- Special Counsel for Opioid Litigation (2019)
- Head of the Environment Department (1997)
- Official Contact: Clerk’s Phone: +1 (860) 566‐3861 Fax: +1 (860) 566‐6977
- Matters Heard: Includes criminal matters and other cases within the Hartford Judicial District
- Listed among the Superior Court judges for the Hartford Judicial District and is recognized for her legal expertise in both environmental law and criminal matters Connecticut Judicial Branch.
- Massicotte has been involved in public legal initiatives, including opioid litigation, and has participated in professional events such as Connecticut Bar Association programs on alternative dispute resolution Connecticut Bar Association.
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.
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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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