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Connecticut confirms Karyl L. Carrasquilla as Superior Court judge for eight-year term

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE KARYL L. CARRASQUILLA OF WEST HARTFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Last action · April 8, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Gary Winfield and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The General Assembly confirms the nomination of Karyl L. Carrasquilla of West Hartford to serve as a Judge of the for an eight-year term beginning May 3, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes the judicial staffing of the state court system by filling a judgeship for an eight-year appointment.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Karyl L. Carrasquilla

Receives confirmation and appointment as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term.

Directly affected

Superior Court

Gains a confirmed judge for an eight-year term starting May 3, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly approved and confirmed the nomination of Karyl L. Carrasquilla of West Hartford to be a Judge of the Superior Court.
  • The appointment carries a term of eight years.
  • The term begins on May 3, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Karyl L. Carrasquilla to be a Superior Court judge?
The Governor submitted the nomination to the General Assembly.
How long is the term for this judicial appointment?
The appointment is for a term of eight years starting May 3, 2026.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

10 actions
  1. Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  2. Apr 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
  3. Mar 27, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 181
  4. Mar 27, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  5. Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Feb 22, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 22
  2. Feb 22, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  3. Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/20
  4. Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Nomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Connected Entities

Karyl L. Carrasquilla, West Hartford, Superior Court and 2 more
PersonKaryl L. Carrasquilla“Nominee for Judge of the Superior Court”Map →
locationWest Hartford“Place of residence of the nominee”Map →
OrganizationSuperior Court“Court where the nominee is appointed to serve”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body confirming the nomination”Map →
PersonGovernor“Official who made the nomination”Map →

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