Find East Hartford Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in East Hartford go through the East Hartford Police Department at 31 School Street. With about 51,000 residents, East Hartford is one of the larger towns in Hartford County. The police department handles all local arrest records and makes them available under Connecticut's public records laws. You can search for East Hartford arrests by contacting the police department directly, checking the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up, or using the state Department of Correction inmate search for people held in custody.

East Hartford Police Arrest Records

The East Hartford Police Department is at 31 School Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. The non-emergency number is (860) 528-4401. Contact this number for general questions about arrest records or to ask about the status of a report. Like all municipal police departments in Connecticut, East Hartford keeps its own arrest files. There is no county sheriff. Connecticut ended that system in 2000. All local arrests run through the town police.

To get a copy of an East Hartford arrest report, call the department and ask for the records section. Have a case number ready if you were given one at the time of the incident. If not, provide the date and approximate time. Reports cost $0.50 per page under § 1-212 for local agencies. The first $5.00 is waived for most requests. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records in East Hartford are public from the moment of arrest. The department must share the name, address, date, time, place, and charges.

Reports may take several business days to become available after an arrest. Officers file them at the end of their shift, and the reports go through internal review before release. Some details may be redacted, particularly victim information in family violence or sexual assault cases, and witness identities.

Searching East Hartford Arrest Cases Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch criminal case search is free and covers East Hartford. You can search by name or docket number. Results show charges, court dates, and case status. This tool covers all Superior Court locations in Connecticut and does not require an account. East Hartford cases go through the local judicial district, and filings show up once the prosecutor enters the case.

The court system and the police department are separate. An arrest may appear in one system before the other. If you need a full picture of an East Hartford arrest, check both. CGS § 1-210 gives you the right to inspect public records at any agency during regular hours. This includes both court files and police arrest records in East Hartford.

The Judicial Branch case look-up page lists all the different search tools available for Connecticut courts.

This portal provides free access to criminal case filings from East Hartford and all other Connecticut towns.

East Hartford Arrest Record Access

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act applies to every public agency in the state. That includes the East Hartford Police Department. When you submit a request, the department has four business days to respond. They can ask for more time in writing. You do not have to explain why you want the records. The law does not ask for a reason.

The arrest record includes specific items spelled out in CGS § 1-215. It covers the name, race, and address of the arrested person. The date, time, and place of arrest are included. So are the charges. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application becomes public. If no warrant was used, the incident report is the public document. East Hartford police cannot refuse to hand over this core data unless a court has sealed the file.

Under § 54-142a, Connecticut automatically erases certain old criminal records. Eligible misdemeanors drop off after seven years. Eligible felonies after ten. The Clean Slate law covers more offenses now. An East Hartford arrest from years ago may not appear in a current search if it qualifies for erasure.

Note: If you believe a record request was wrongly denied, you can file a complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission.

State Resources for East Hartford Arrests

State Police Troop H is at 100R Washington Street in Hartford, right across the river from East Hartford. Call (860) 534-1000. Troop H handles arrests on state highways and in areas near East Hartford without local police coverage. Their reports are separate from the town department. Request them through the State Police Reports and Records Unit for $16 per incident.

For a complete criminal history, the State Police Bureau of Identification runs checks for $75 at their Middletown office. Fingerprinting is required. The DOC inmate search tracks people in state custody after an East Hartford arrest. The CSP News site covers recent arrests by Connecticut State Police that may involve East Hartford residents or nearby areas.

How East Hartford Processes Arrests

When an arrest happens in East Hartford, the officer writes a report. That report goes through internal review. After review, it becomes available for public release. Processing times vary depending on the complexity of the case and workload at the department. Arrests by warrant and arrests without a warrant both generate public records, but the type of document differs. Warrant arrests include the application. Warrantless arrests include the incident report.

East Hartford is in Hartford County. There is no county jail or county booking system. People who are held after arrest in East Hartford go to a Connecticut Department of Correction facility. You can track their status through the DOC inmate search tool by entering a name or date of birth. The search shows the facility, bond, primary offense, and sentencing status.

Nearby Cities with Arrest Records

East Hartford sits just east of Hartford across the Connecticut River. These nearby cities in Hartford County keep their own arrest records through their local police departments.

Browse all towns in Hartford County for more arrest record contacts and department info.