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28 U.S.C. 86: ConnecticutText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 5-DISTRICT COURTS

§86. Connecticut

Connecticut constitutes one judicial district.

Court shall be held at Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, New London, and Waterbury.

( June 25, 1948, ch. 646 , 62 Stat. 875 ; Pub. L. 87–36, § 3(b) , May 19, 1961 , 75 Stat. 83 ; Pub. L. 89–558 , Sept. 7, 1966 , 80 Stat. 705 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 147 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 74, 36 Stat. 1108; Feb. 27, 1921, ch. 74, 41 Stat. 1146; June 15, 1933, ch. 80, 48 Stat. 148; Dec. 28, 1945, ch. 599, 59 Stat. 663).

Changes in arrangement and phraseology were made.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1966⁠—Pub. L. 89–558 provided for holding court at New London.

1961⁠—Pub. L. 87–36 provided for holding court at Bridgeport and Waterbury.