Guilford Recent Arrest Records

Recent arrests in Guilford are handled by the Guilford Police Department and move through the Connecticut court system after booking. Guilford is a shoreline town in New Haven County with about 25,000 residents. The town police keep arrest reports that become public records. The state Judicial Branch tracks criminal cases once they are filed. If you want to look up someone who was arrested in Guilford, this page covers the main tools and steps for doing that, from online searches to in-person requests at the police department.

Guilford Police Arrest Records

The Guilford Police Department is at 400 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437. The non-emergency number is (203) 453-8061. This is the only law enforcement agency in town. Every arrest in Guilford goes through this department. When the police arrest someone, they create a report that is public under Connecticut law. You can get a copy by contacting the records division.

To request an arrest report from Guilford, call the department and provide the case number. If you do not have a case number, the date of the arrest and the name of the person will help them find the right file. Copies cost $0.50 per page. The first $5.00 is waived under CGS § 1-212. Most departments in Connecticut need at least 7 to 15 business days after an arrest before releasing the report. Guilford is no different. Call first to confirm the report is done.

Bring a valid photo ID when you pick up records in person. Payment methods vary by department, so ask about that when you call.

Search Guilford Arrests Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up is a free tool for searching Guilford criminal cases. Cases from Guilford go through the New Haven Judicial District. You can search by name or docket number. Results include charges, court dates, and case status. It is open to anyone. No fee. No login required.

This tool works well for cases already in the court system. A brand new arrest may take a day or two before it shows up. For the very latest arrest info from Guilford, call the police department.

The Judicial Branch case look-up covers all Superior Court locations that handle Guilford arrest cases.

Criminal and motor vehicle case searches for Guilford are available through this free portal.

Guilford Arrest Records Under Connecticut Law

Arrest records in Guilford are public. CGS § 1-215 makes that clear. From the time of arrest, the record is open to the public. It includes the name, race, and address of the person arrested. The date, time, and place of arrest are public. The charge is public. If the arrest was by warrant, the warrant application is part of the public record too.

Under CGS § 1-215, the Guilford Police Department cannot refuse to share this basic arrest data. You do not need to explain why you want it. CGS § 1-210 reinforces that all public agency records are available for inspection during business hours. If you want copies, the fee under CGS § 1-212 is $0.50 per page. The Guilford Police must respond to a formal FOIA request within four business days.

Some details may be removed from Guilford arrest records. Victim names in sexual assault and family violence cases are generally redacted. Witness information and details about ongoing cases may also be withheld. The core arrest facts remain public regardless of those redactions.

Guilford Inmate Search

The Connecticut DOC inmate search shows people in state custody. If someone arrested in Guilford is being held at a correctional facility, you can find them here. Search by name or date of birth. Free. No account needed. Connecticut has no county jails. All custody is state-level.

Find out where someone from a Guilford arrest is being held in the state correctional system.

Note: The DOC search only covers people currently in custody. Not every Guilford arrest results in someone being held in a state facility.

State Police and Guilford Background Checks

Connecticut State Police Troop I covers Guilford from the Bethany barracks at 631 Amity Road. Phone: (203) 393-4200. State troopers handle highway stops and assist local police when needed. Arrests made by State Police in the Guilford area generate reports through the State Police system. Request those from the Reports and Records Unit at (860) 685-8190. The fee is $16 per request, non-refundable.

For a thorough criminal history check, go through the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown. A state criminal history check costs $75. Federal costs $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15. They are open Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM by appointment only. This gives you the most complete picture of someone's arrest record in Guilford or anywhere else in Connecticut.

Some records may not show up. CGS § 54-142a provides for automatic erasure of certain misdemeanors after seven years and certain felonies after ten years. The Clean Slate law broadens this further, so older Guilford arrests may have been erased from the system.

Guilford Crime and Arrest Data

The Crimes Analysis Unit at DESPP collects arrest and crime data from all Connecticut towns. That includes Guilford. Annual reports cover arrest counts, offense types, and trends over time. Email CTNIBRS@ct.gov to request data about Guilford specifically.

Recent State Police arrest press releases are on the CSP News site. If a state trooper arrest happened near Guilford, it may be listed there with names and charges.

Annual crime data from the Crimes Analysis Unit includes arrest numbers for Guilford and all Connecticut towns.

Nearby Cities

Look up arrest records in other towns near Guilford along the Connecticut shoreline.

New Haven County Arrest Records

Guilford is part of New Haven County. For arrest records from all towns in the county, visit the full county page.