Farmington Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Farmington are managed by the Farmington Police Department on New Britain Avenue in Hartford County. Farmington has a population near 26,000 and borders towns like Bristol, New Britain, and West Hartford. Arrest records from this town are kept at the local police station and filed with the Hartford Judicial District courts. While Farmington does not have a public online arrest log, several state tools and the FOIA process give you access to the same data. This page covers every option for searching Farmington recent arrest records and explains what you are entitled to see under Connecticut law.

Farmington Police Department Records

The Farmington Police Department is at 319 New Britain Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032. The non-emergency phone number is (860) 673-8218. All arrests in Farmington go through this department. Officers book arrestees at the station and create incident reports that become part of the department's records system.

Getting copies of a Farmington arrest report means visiting the station in person during business hours. Bring photo ID and a case number if you have one. The date of the incident and the name of the person involved also work if you do not have a case number. The cost is $0.50 per page under CGS § 1-212. Plan for 7 to 15 business days after the arrest before the report is ready. Call (860) 673-8218 ahead of time to ask if the record has been released for copies.

Farmington is a smaller department compared to Hartford or New Britain. The volume of arrests is lower, which can sometimes mean faster turnaround on report requests. But the same rules apply across all Hartford County towns.

Farmington Arrest Records Court Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is the go-to free online tool for Farmington arrest filings. Criminal cases from Farmington are processed through the Hartford Judicial District. You search by name or docket number. Results include the charges, court dates, and current status. Anyone can use this tool without paying or creating an account.

The Judicial Branch case look-up covers all Superior Court locations, including the one that handles Farmington cases.

SPBI also runs formal criminal history checks that cover Farmington arrests.

Keep in mind that newly filed cases may take a few days to appear in the court system. For the most current Farmington arrest data, a call to the police department is the fastest route. The court tool works best for cases that have already been entered and are making their way through the system.

Public Access to Farmington Arrest Data

Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records from the Farmington Police Department are public from the moment of arrest. The law is clear about what counts as a record of arrest. It includes the arrested person's name, race, and address. It includes the date, time, and place of the arrest. And it includes the offense. Warrant applications are public when the arrest is by warrant. Incident reports are public when the arrest is warrantless.

Farmington police cannot hold this information back. You do not need a reason to ask for it. Some parts of the record can be redacted. Victim names in certain cases, witness identities, and information that might compromise an ongoing case are all fair game for removal. But the basic arrest facts from Farmington are always available to anyone. If the department refuses your request, the Connecticut FOI Commission can step in. They must respond to FOIA requests within four business days.

State Resources for Farmington Arrests

The Connecticut DOC inmate search covers people in state custody after a Farmington arrest. Search by name, date of birth, or inmate number. Results show facility, bond, offense, and sentencing details. This is a free tool with no login needed.

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history record checks from their Middletown office. A state check is $75. A federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. You must book an appointment. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These checks pull arrest records from across the state, including any from Farmington.

State Police Troop H in Hartford covers the Farmington area at (860) 534-1000. Recent arrest press releases from troopers near Farmington are posted on CSP News. The State Police Reports and Records Unit charges $16 per search request for trooper incident reports.

Farmington Criminal Record Erasure

CGS § 54-142a provides for automatic erasure of some Connecticut criminal records. Eligible misdemeanors clear after seven years. Certain felonies clear after ten. The Clean Slate law expanded automatic erasure. This affects Farmington arrest records the same way it does everywhere else in the state. An absolute pardon can also erase records after three years for misdemeanors or five years for felonies.

Juvenile arrest records from Farmington are sealed. They are not available from the police department. Access requires going through Juvenile Court.

Note: Erased records do not show up in background checks or court searches, even if the arrest originally happened in Farmington.

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Hartford County Arrest Records

Farmington is in Hartford County. Check the county page for more arrest record resources across the area.