Search New Britain Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in New Britain are processed by the New Britain Police Department on Chestnut Street. The records bureau handles public requests for arrest reports and local criminal record checks. New Britain sits in Hartford County and is one of the larger cities in Connecticut. You can look up recent New Britain arrests through the police records office, the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up, or the state inmate search. The department also runs a community tip line for reporting crime. Arrest reports become available after processing through the records bureau.

New Britain Police Records Bureau

The New Britain Police Department is at 10 Chestnut Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Their records bureau is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The bureau is closed on weekends and legal holidays. You can call records at (860) 826-3190. The fax number is (860) 826-2711. To get a copy of a New Britain arrest report, visit the records bureau with a case number or the date and time of the incident. Each copied page costs $0.50.

A local criminal record check in New Britain costs $15.00. Processing takes two business days. You must visit the records bureau in person to request one. Under CGS § 1-215, arrest records are public from the time of the arrest. The record includes the name and address of the person, the date and time, and the charges. Police in New Britain cannot withhold that basic arrest data from the public.

The New Britain records bureau page has full details on how to request arrest reports from this department.

Visit during posted hours with your case number to pick up arrest report copies.

The main non-emergency line for the New Britain Police Department is (860) 826-3000. If you need to report a crime tip without giving your name, the anonymous tip page lets you submit information. The community tip line number is (860) 826-3199.

New Britain Arrest Case Searches

You can search for New Britain arrest cases through the Connecticut Judicial Branch criminal case look-up. This free tool covers all Superior Court locations in the state. Search by name or docket number. Results show the charges, court dates, and case status. You do not need an account to use it. New Britain cases go through the New Britain Superior Court, and filings appear in the system once the case is entered.

For accident reports tied to New Britain arrests, the department uses LexisNexis for online access. This site lets you search for and buy copies of crash reports filed by New Britain officers. It is a separate system from the records bureau.

Note: Court records may not appear right away if charges have not yet been filed by the prosecutor.

Requesting New Britain Arrest Records

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act protects your right to see arrest records in New Britain. CGS § 1-210 makes all records held by public agencies open to the public. You can inspect them during regular office hours. The copy fee is set by § 1-212 at $0.50 per page for local agencies like the New Britain Police Department. The first $5.00 is waived. Agencies must respond within four business days of your request. You do not need to give a reason for wanting the records.

Some information may be taken out of New Britain arrest reports. Victim names in sexual assault or family violence cases are often redacted. Witness names can be withheld too. Details that could hurt an active case may also be blacked out. But the core facts of the arrest stay public. The name, charges, date, and place cannot be hidden from you under Connecticut law. Records sealed by a court order are the main exception.

Under § 54-142a, certain older arrests in Connecticut may be erased from the record. Eligible misdemeanors can be erased after seven years. Eligible felonies after ten. The Clean Slate law broadens automatic erasure for qualifying offenses. So a search of New Britain records may not show every past arrest.

State Arrest Resources for New Britain

Connecticut State Police Troop H in Hartford covers parts of the New Britain area. Call (860) 534-1000 for Troop H. State Police arrest reports are separate from the New Britain department. You request them through the State Police Reports and Records Unit for a $16 search fee per incident.

The State Police Bureau of Identification offers full criminal history checks for $75 at their Middletown office. You need an appointment and fingerprinting. The DOC inmate search shows custody status for anyone held in state facilities after a New Britain arrest. Search by name or date of birth. The CSP News site posts press releases about recent arrests made by state troopers near New Britain and across Connecticut.

The New Britain Police Department main page connects you to all divisions and services for the city.

The DOC search tool shows facility, bond, and offense details for people in custody.

Nearby Cities in Hartford County

New Britain is in the southern part of Hartford County. These nearby cities also have their own police departments and arrest records.

See all cities and towns in Hartford County for more arrest record contacts.