Summary#

HJ-78 is a Connecticut House joint resolution, now enacted; it does not amend an existing Act. It confirms Governor’s nominee Justine L. Whalen to be a Superior Court judge for an eight-year term, succeeding Judge Cesar A. Noble. The resolution’s stated purpose is to approve and confirm the nomination; it does not state a broader goal.

• Whalen is appointed to the Superior Court for eight years, with the term beginning on confirmation by both houses.
• The appointment is in succession to Judge Cesar A. Noble.
• The resolution does not change court rules, people’s legal rights, or how court cases are handled.

What it means for you#

• People who use the Superior Court: The resolution appoints a judge, but does not change how you file or take part in a case.
• General public: The change is to who holds a judicial position, not to the court’s powers or services as described in this resolution.

Money#

No publicly available information.

• The resolution gives no estimate of costs or other financial effects.

What is unclear#

• The text does not give the date both houses confirmed the nomination, which starts the eight-year term.
• The resolution does not provide information about Whalen’s qualifications or the reasons for the nomination.

Case for#

• A possible argument for the resolution is that confirming a named nominee fills the judicial position in succession to Judge Noble.
• The resolution sets a definite eight-year term for the appointment.

Case against#

• The resolution does not provide information that would let readers assess the nominee’s qualifications or the reasons for selecting her.
• The resolution gives no cost information.