Judge Barbara Bellis has been assigned to serve as chief administrative judge of civil matters starting September 6th.  Court officials say she has many years of experience processing large dockets and presiding over the most complex civil matters, including at the Danbury Geographical Area.   Bellis will, among other responsibilities, work with the Chief Court Administrator on policy and procedures affecting civil matters; solicit advice and suggestions from other civil judges; and assist with the statewide implementation of policies and programs. Judge Bellis has been instrumental in the development and enhancement of the Branch’s e-filing and electronic case management systems and has trained countless new judges on the use of those systems.  Bellis, a Superior Court judge since June 2003, served at Geographical Area courthouses in Danbury, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and New Haven.  She presided over civil matters in the New Haven and the Fairfield Judicial Districts, and in Milford.  She currently is assigned to the Complex Litigation Docket in Waterbury.