New Haven Judicial District Information for Crime Victims

Article XXIX of the Constitution of the State of Connecticut guarantees certain rights to victims of crimes. Visit the article to view those rights.

If you are a victim of a violent crime that is being prosecuted in the New Haven Judicial District, you should contact the Victim Advocate at the courthouse where the case is pending.

For cases being prosecuted at the New Haven Judicial District, contact Christie Ciancola at (203) 503-6896.

For cases being prosecuted at the New Haven Superior Court, Geographical Area (G.A.) No. 23, contact Stephanie Backus at (203) 773-6830.

For cases being prosecuted at Meriden Superior Court, Geographical Area (G.A.) No. 7, contact Tracy Baden at (203) 238-6446.

If you are a victim of a Domestic Violence case, contact the Domestic Violence Victim Advocate at the courthouse where the case is pending. For New Haven, contact (203) 773-6743. For Meriden, contact 

If you are a victim of a sexual assault, contact (203) 503-6896.

If you are a victim seeking restitution, contact (203) 503-6823.

If you are a victim of any crime, you may receive updates on court status of any defendant, by telephone or email, through the Connecticut SAVIN system. Please click this link for Connecticut Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (CT SAVIN).

For more information, contact the Office of the Victim Advocate at (860) 550-6632 or (800) 822-8428.