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The office of Justice of the Peace originated in England and was brought to this country by the early colonists. The office existed in Connecticut in some form from the beginning of the colony.

Historically in the State of Connecticut the role of the Justice of the Peace has diminished over the years. At one time when this state had a multi-tiered Court system with substantial judicial business being conducted by the municipal and city Court judges, the elected Justice of the Peace had substantial authority with respect to the administration of minor Courts in this State. Over the years the scope of authority of this elected official has been narrowed so that in 1984 the role of the Justice of the Peace is limited to certain grants of authority enumerated by statute. Justices of the Peace have general oath giving powers (Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-24), may take acknowledgements (C.G.S. §1-29), may join persons in marriage (C.G.S. §46b-22), and may take depositions (C.G.S. §52-148c). There are also several statutory grants of power regarding specific documents.

Justices of the Peace are elected to a four-year term (currently January 1, 2001 to January 3, 2005).

NamePartyAddress
Adams, FrankU36 West Morris Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-1756
Breeckner, Randall J.R31 Winston Drive
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(work) 860-355-2631
Bruzzi, Ann FisherR87 Baldwin Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-7190
(work) 860-355-4187
Cain, Matthew W.U43 Revere Road
Washington Depot, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-3456
Cornet, KennethG404 Nettleton Hollow Road
P. O. Box 1266
Washington, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-7355
Johnson, Edith C.R70 Scofield Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-2410
Korpalski, Adam J.D10 School Street
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-2503
Leab, Daniel J.R62 Old Litchfield Road
P. O. Box 1216
Washington, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-7408
McTiernan, William T.D52 Calhoun Street
P. O. Box 620
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-0011
Muckstadt, John J.R238 Roxbury Road
P. O. Box 1071
Washington, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-2920
Mustich, Joseph A.G404 Nettleton Hollow Road
Washington, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-7355
Olear, JohnU126 River Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-0846
Weiner (Sr.), Joshua M.D116 Litchfield Turnpike
New Preston, CT 06777
(home) 860-868-7511

Others who may perform marriage ceremonies include:

The Hon. Victoria Marsh Cherniske
(Judge of Probate)
(see Probate Court)
Bryan Memorial Town Hall
2 Bryan Plaza
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(work) 860-868-7974
The Hon. Janet M. Wildman
(Ret. Judge of Probate)
27 Old Litchfield Road
Washington, CT 06793
(home) 860-868-2676
The Rev. Dr. Richard C. Sears43 Cook Street
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(home) 860-868-2680


Web page last updated: September 10, 2004