8/13/2019 Dept. of Justice Letter Announcing Investigation Into the CT Judicial Branch's Handing of Cases

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Elizabeth A. RichterP.O. Box 5Canton, Connecticut 06019Dear Ms. Richter:

U.S. Department o JusticeUnited States AttorneyDistrict o Connecticut

Connecticut Financial Center157 Church Street, 25' FloorNew Haven, Connecticut 06510January 8 2014

203) 8213700Fax 203) 773 -5373.usdoi gov/usao/c{

I have received your civil rights complaint and your correspondence. I have also receivednumerous documents and correspondence from Ms. Susan Skipp, who is copied on many o your e-mails to me. The U.S. Attorney's Office has reviewed the documents and correspondence from both youand Ms. Skipp. .At this point, the U.S Attorney's Office and the Department o Justice - Civil Rights Divisionhave elected to conduct ADA compliance review o the State o Connecticut Judicial Branch. Thisreview will examine ADA complaints that the Judicial Branch has received, the responses, and theaccommodation process. t will also examine the training that the judges and support staff receiveregarding the ADA. Included in the review will be inquires into the family court and divorce courtprocesses. I must inform you, however, that, consistent with our jurisdiction, the review will focus onthe ADA, and not other matters. This review, which is already underway, is expected to take some time.

Thank you.

cc: Susan SkippP.O. Box 1383Litchfie ld , Connecticut 06759

Very truly yours,DEIRDRE M. DALYUNITED STATES A TTORNE

i:f::/hASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYCHIEF, CIVIL DIVISION