The probate court is located in Groton Town Hall, and hears matters including adoption, guardianship, name changes,…More enforcement of living wills and distribution of property after death. The probate judge presides over the court and is elected to a four-year term.</p> <p>Groton's probate court coveres the Town of Groton, City of Groton, Groton Long Point, Noank, Mystic and Old Mystic.</p>

The City of Groton police department is in the muncipal building with an entrance on the building's right side. The…More department handles criminal complaints as well as non-criminal calls such as motor vehicle accidents, medical assistance and vehicle lockouts. The department has a budget for 31 sworn officers, nine full-time, non-sworn staff and six part-time special traffic officers. </p> <p>Chief Bruno L. Giulini oversees the police force and has had the job since 2002. The department has two divisions: an operations unit for patrol officers and detectives, and a support services division that includes traffic control, parking enforcement, a dive team and marine patrol.</p>