Connecticut Recent Arrest Records
Connecticut recent arrest records come from police departments and courts across all eight counties. There is no single statewide arrest database open to the public here. Each of the 169 towns in Connecticut has its own police force that keeps arrest logs and booking data. The Judicial Branch runs an online case look-up for criminal filings in Superior Court. The State Police Bureau of Identification handles criminal history checks at the state level. You can also search Department of Correction records for people held in custody. This page covers where to find recent arrest information in Connecticut and how to get copies of those records.
Connecticut Recent Arrests Quick Facts
How to Search Recent Arrests in Connecticut
The fastest way to find recent arrests in Connecticut is through the Judicial Branch online system. The case look-up at jud.ct.gov covers all Superior Court locations in the state. You can search criminal cases and motor vehicle cases by name or docket number. Each result shows charges, court dates, and case status. There is no fee for basic searches. You do not need to make an account. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public from the time of arrest. This means you have a legal right to see basic arrest data kept by any police department in the state.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up page provides search tools for criminal and motor vehicle arrest filings across Connecticut.
This portal is the main entry point for court record searches in Connecticut.
For a more formal check, the State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history record checks. SPBI is at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A state criminal history check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. These are not free searches, but they give you the most complete record of arrests in Connecticut.
The SPBI main page on the DESPP site explains how to get a criminal history check in Connecticut.
SPBI is part of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
Connecticut State Police Arrest Reports
The Connecticut State Police Reports and Records Unit handles incident reports from state troopers. Their office is also at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. You can call them at (860) 685-8190. Each report request costs $16 as a non-refundable search fee. That fee applies even if no report turns up. Online requests may have extra fees on top of that. Connecticut State Police cover areas without local police departments, so their arrest reports fill gaps that town departments do not cover.
The State Police Reports and Records page explains how to request Connecticut arrest and incident reports.
This page lists report types and fees for Connecticut State Police records.
For press releases about recent arrests, CSP News is the official source. It posts arrest announcements, enforcement actions, and monthly activity reports from Connecticut State Police. This is one of the quickest ways to see who was arrested by state troopers.
The CSP News site publishes recent Connecticut State Police arrest press releases and activity reports.
Press releases often include names, charges, and details of recent arrests across Connecticut.
You can also submit records requests through the GovQA portal for Connecticut State Police. This online system lets you file a request and track its status without visiting in person.
The GovQA records request portal handles online submissions for Connecticut State Police arrest reports.
The portal accepts requests for incident reports and other State Police records in Connecticut.
Connecticut Inmate Search
The Connecticut Department of Correction runs an inmate information search for people in state custody. You can search by last name, first name, date of birth, or DOC inmate number. Results show the current facility, bond amount, primary offense, and sentencing status. This is useful when you need to find someone who was recently arrested and is being held at a Connecticut correctional facility. The DOC main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. You can call (860) 692-7780 or email DOC.PIO@ct.gov for questions about Connecticut inmate records.
The DOC inmate search tool shows current custody status for people arrested in Connecticut.
Search results include facility location, offense details, and bond information for Connecticut inmates.
Requesting Arrest Records in Connecticut
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to request arrest records from any public agency. Under CGS § 1-210, all records kept by public agencies are public records. You can inspect them during regular business hours. CGS § 1-212 sets the copy fees. State agencies charge $0.25 per page. Local agencies charge $0.50 per page. The first $5.00 is waived for most requests. Agencies must respond within four business days, though they can extend that time with written notice. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The records are open to all.
CGS § 1-215 spells out what counts as a "record of the arrest" in Connecticut. It includes the name, race, and address of the person arrested. It also includes the date, time, and place of arrest plus the offense. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is part of the public record. If the arrest was without a warrant, the official arrest or incident report is public. Police cannot hold back this basic arrest data in Connecticut.
The FOI Act § 1-215 page shows the full text of the Connecticut arrest record public access law.
This statute makes arrest records public from the moment of arrest in Connecticut.
Some information may be redacted from Connecticut arrest records. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases can be removed. Witness identities are sometimes withheld. Details that could hurt a pending case may also be blacked out. Records sealed by a court order are not available. But the core arrest facts stay public in Connecticut.
Connecticut Arrest Statistics
The Crimes Analysis Unit tracks arrest and crime data across Connecticut. They compile annual crime stats, Uniform Crime Reporting data, and NIBRS reports. You can email CTNIBRS@ct.gov to ask for specific data sets. These reports show arrest trends by town, county, and offense type for all of Connecticut.
The Crimes Analysis Unit page on the DESPP site provides Connecticut arrest and crime statistics.
Annual reports cover arrest counts and crime trends across all Connecticut towns.
Criminal Background Checks in Connecticut
A full criminal background check in Connecticut goes through the State Police Bureau of Identification. Fingerprinting is needed for the check. You can book an appointment through the DESPP fingerprint appointment page. Walk-ins are not accepted. Bring a valid photo ID, your appointment page, and the pre-enrollment confirmation with its tracking number. Fingerprinting costs $15. The state check costs $75. The federal check costs $13.25. Local police departments in Connecticut also offer fingerprinting, but hours and costs vary by town.
The fingerprint appointment booking page lets you schedule a time for your Connecticut criminal history check.
Appointments are available Monday through Friday at the Middletown office.
Before your appointment, you must pre-enroll online. The pre-enrollment site collects your information and gives you a tracking number and barcode. You need both of these at your fingerprint session in Connecticut. Under CGS § 54-142a, some criminal records in Connecticut get erased over time. Certain misdemeanors are erased after seven years. Certain felonies are erased after ten years. The Clean Slate law expands automatic erasure for eligible offenses. This means a background check may not show older arrests in Connecticut.
The pre-enrollment page is required before any fingerprint appointment for Connecticut arrest record checks.
Complete this step before visiting the SPBI office in Middletown, Connecticut.
Connecticut Police Department Records
Each town in Connecticut has its own police department that keeps arrest records. Connecticut abolished county sheriffs in 2000, so there are no county jails or sheriff arrest logs. All local arrests go through municipal police. Getting copies of arrest reports works a bit differently at each department, but the general process is the same across Connecticut. You visit or call the records division, give a case number or date and name, and pay the copy fee. Most departments charge $0.50 per page for copies of arrest reports.
Hartford Police, for example, processes about 65,000 reports each year. Their records division is at 253 High Street. Reports take 7 to 15 business days to become available after an arrest. The fee is $0.50 per page, paid by check or money order only. The Hartford Police records page explains the full process for getting Connecticut arrest reports from that department.
The Hartford PD records division page details how to get arrest report copies in Connecticut's capital city.
Hartford records hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursday.
The Hartford Police contacts page lists phone numbers for different divisions handling arrest records in Connecticut.
Call the records division at (860) 757-4150 to check if a Connecticut arrest report is ready.
New Britain Police has a similar setup for arrest records in Connecticut. Their records bureau is at 10 Chestnut Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Reports cost $0.50 per page. A local criminal record check costs $15 and takes two business days. You can reach records at (860) 826-3190.
The New Britain Police records bureau page covers how to get arrest report copies in this Connecticut city.
Visit during posted hours with a case number to pick up your Connecticut arrest report.
New Britain also runs an anonymous tip line for reporting crime. The anonymous tip page lets Connecticut residents share information without giving their name.
Call the community tip line at (860) 826-3199 for the New Britain department in Connecticut.
Daily Arrest Logs in Connecticut
Many Connecticut police departments post daily arrest logs online. These logs list the names, charges, and dates of recent arrests. Norwalk Police updates its arrest log every morning at 6:00 AM. You can view the daily arrest log, citation log, and incident log as PDF files from their website. Danbury Police also publishes arrest logs on their site. These logs are free to view and give you the most current arrest data for that town in Connecticut.
The Danbury Police Department page provides access to recent arrest information in this Connecticut city.
Danbury posts arrest logs and other public safety records on their site.
Bristol Police keeps its records division open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM and Friday until 1:15 PM. Local criminal record checks cost $10 in Bristol. Reports cost $0.50 per side. You can reach their records unit at (860) 584-3061. The Bristol records page has more details on getting arrest reports in Connecticut.
Bristol's records division handles arrest report copies and local record checks in Connecticut.
If you need to reach a specific Connecticut police department by phone, most publish their numbers online. The Danbury important phone numbers page is one example of how Connecticut departments list their contact information.
Call the records line or non-emergency number to ask about recent arrests in Connecticut.
Related Connecticut Records
Beyond arrest records, Connecticut has other databases that may help your search. Greenwich Police runs a General Services Division that handles records requests. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday. The non-emergency line is (203) 622-8004. General services can help with accident reports and other police records in Connecticut.
The Greenwich Police general services page covers record requests for this Connecticut department.
Contact general services at (203) 622-8017 for Greenwich arrest and police records in Connecticut.
Connecticut State Police also provides accident information summaries online. These are free for 30 days after the incident. The accident information summary tool lets you search by date and location. After 30 days, you can buy full accident reports through BuyCrash.com. Many local Connecticut departments use BuyCrash or CrashDocs for accident report purchases as well.
The Connecticut accident information summary page provides free access to recent incident data.
Search by date and location to find accident reports from Connecticut State Police.
For older accident reports in Connecticut, BuyCrash.com sells copies online. Several Connecticut police departments direct people to this site for report purchases.
Reports are available for a fee through this third-party site used by Connecticut departments.
Browse Connecticut Counties
Connecticut has eight counties. Each one has its own police departments that handle recent arrests. Pick a county below to find local arrest records and law enforcement contacts.
Recent Arrests in Major Connecticut Cities
Residents in major Connecticut cities get arrest records from their local police department. Pick a city below to find arrest log links and records division contacts.