On August 28, 2020, the Connecticut Judicial Branch issued a press release detailing the continued expansion of Court operations within the State. Courthouses in New Haven, Waterford, and Willimantic are open to the public, subject to mask wearing and social distancing. Also, Connecticut Courts will begin to act on defaults and nonsuits in civil (including housing and small claims) and family matters, effective September 20, 2020. Regarding evictions, the Judicial Branch will begin to schedule hearings for matters in which a request for execution has been filed, beginning the week of September 14, 2020.