Hartford County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Hartford County criminal court records are public documents you can search online or in person. The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains these court records at multiple court locations throughout Hartford County. You can find conviction records, pending criminal cases, and court documents using the official lookup tools. Our guide shows you how to access criminal court records in Hartford County quickly and easily. We cover all seven court locations serving Hartford County towns and cities. Learn where to search records and how to get copies of court documents.

Court Locations in Hartford County

Hartford County has seven court locations handling criminal cases. These courts serve towns throughout Hartford County. Each court location has its own jurisdiction and phone number. You may need to visit different courts depending on where the arrest occurred or where the case was filed in Hartford County.

The Hartford Judicial District sits at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. This court handles major felony cases from Hartford and surrounding towns in Hartford County. The phone number is (860) 548-2700. Criminal court records from the capital city often start here before moving to trial. The court has secure parking nearby for visitors to access Hartford County court records.

Geographical Area 14 at 101 Lafayette Street in Hartford also serves the city and nearby areas in Hartford County. This court location handles lesser criminal matters and motor vehicle cases. The phone is (860) 566-1630. Both Hartford locations stay busy due to the city's size and population in Hartford County.

East of the city, GA 12 Manchester serves the eastern part of Hartford County. The address is 410 Center Street in Manchester. You can reach them at (860) 647-1091. This court covers Manchester, East Hartford, Glastonbury, and nearby towns. Cases from Vernon and South Windsor also go here for Hartford County criminal court records.

GA 13 Enfield sits at 111 Phoenix Avenue in Enfield. Their phone number is (860) 741-3727. This court serves northern Hartford County including Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, and East Windsor. Many motor vehicle court records from the Bradley Airport area come to this court for processing.

The New Britain Judicial District and GA 15 share a building at 20 Franklin Square in New Britain. Call (860) 515-5080 for information about court records. This court handles criminal cases from New Britain, Berlin, Newington, and Plainville. The western towns of Hartford County use this court location for criminal matters.

GA 17 Bristol sits at 131 N. Main Street in Bristol. The phone number is (860) 582-8111. This court serves Bristol, Plymouth, and Burlington. It is the westernmost criminal court in Hartford County. Criminal court records from these towns do not need to travel to Hartford for hearings or to access case documents.

Each court in Hartford County maintains its own case records. You must contact the specific court where your case was filed to get copies of court documents. The court directions page has maps and parking information for all Hartford County court locations.

Note: Always call ahead to confirm hours before visiting any Hartford County court location.

How to Search Hartford County Records

You can search Hartford County criminal court records through several online tools. The Connecticut Judicial Branch provides free access to basic case information and docket records. These searches for court records work from any computer with internet access.

The Case Look-up Portal is your starting point for online searches of court records in Hartford County. This page links to all the search tools you need. You can look up convictions, pending cases, and daily dockets from courts across Hartford County.

For conviction records in Hartford County, visit the Convictions Search page. Enter the defendant's first and last name. The system shows criminal conviction records from the past ten years. You can narrow results by date range or court location. Hartford County cases will appear with court location codes in the records.

Active criminal cases appear on the Pending Case Search tool. This shows criminal matters still working through the court system in Hartford County. You can track case progress and find upcoming hearing dates. The search works for all Hartford County Superior Court locations.

You will need certain information to search Hartford County court records effectively. Have the full legal name ready. Know the approximate year of the case. The docket number helps if you have it. You can also search by court location to narrow results to Hartford County criminal records.

Online records update daily. New criminal cases appear within 24 hours of filing in Hartford County. Changes to existing case records show up the next business day. The system is free to use and open to the public. No account or login is required for basic searches of court records.

Types of Hartford County Court Records

Hartford County court records include several types of documents. Each type serves a different purpose. Understanding these records helps you find what you need in Hartford County.

Conviction records show the final outcome of criminal cases in Hartford County. These include guilty verdicts, plea agreements, and bail forfeitures. Conviction records are available to the public through the online search tools. The records go back ten years from the date of sentencing.

Pending case records show active criminal matters in Hartford County. These cases have not yet reached final judgment. You can track case progress through the court system using the pending case search for Hartford County court records.

Docket sheets provide a case timeline. They list all filings, hearings, and orders in Hartford County court records. Each entry shows the date and description of court activity. Docket records help you follow a case from start to finish.

Criminal court records typically contain the complaint, arrest reports, and disposition. The complaint shows the original charges filed. Disposition records show the final outcome. You can request copies of any court documents from Hartford County cases.

Getting Copies of Hartford County Court Documents

You can obtain copies of Hartford County court documents in several ways. The method you choose depends on how quickly you need the court records. Some methods work better for urgent requests for court documents in Hartford County.

Email requests offer the fastest service for most needs. Send your request to SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov. Include the case name and docket number for the Hartford County court records you need. Staff will email documents back within one or two business days. There is no charge for email delivery of court documents from Hartford County cases.

Phone requests work for quick questions about court records in Hartford County. Call the Centralized Services Unit at (860) 263-2750. Have your case details ready when you call. Staff can tell you if records exist and how to get them. They cannot fax or email documents during the call.

In-person pickup lets you get court documents the same day. Visit the Superior Court Records Center at 225 Spring Street in Wethersfield. You can also pick up at any Hartford County court location. Bring photo identification with you. Certified copies of court documents cost extra if you need them.

The How to Obtain Court Records page has full instructions for getting documents. This page explains fees for certified copies and special requests. Most standard court documents are free through email. Older cases may take longer to retrieve from Hartford County archives.

Court documents typically include the complaint, docket sheet, and disposition. The complaint shows the original charges. The docket sheet lists all court activity. The disposition shows the final outcome. You can request any or all of these court documents for Hartford County criminal cases.

Hartford County Court Contact Information

Each Hartford County court has its own contact details. Use this information to reach the right court for your court records needs. Phone calls work best for general questions. Written requests work better for orders of court documents.

Hartford Judicial District handles serious felony cases in Hartford County. Their address is 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The main phone is (860) 548-2700. This court is open Monday through Friday during business hours. Call to confirm case status or hearing schedules for criminal court records.

GA 14 Hartford sits nearby at 101 Lafayette Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The phone number is (860) 566-1630. This court handles lesser criminal matters for the city. They also process motor vehicle case records from Hartford in Hartford County.

GA 12 Manchester serves eastern Hartford County. The address is 410 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040. Call (860) 647-1091 for information about court records. This court covers a wide area east of the Connecticut River.

GA 13 Enfield sits at 111 Phoenix Avenue, Enfield, CT 06082. The phone is (860) 741-3727. Northern towns use this court for criminal cases. It is convenient for residents of Suffield and Windsor Locks in Hartford County.

New Britain Judicial District and GA 15 share space at 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. The phone number is (860) 515-5080. Western Hartford County towns use this location for court records. Cases from Bristol do not go here.

GA 17 Bristol sits at 131 N. Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Call (860) 582-8111 for assistance with court documents. This is the only court serving the Bristol area. It handles all criminal case records from that part of Hartford County.

For general questions about record access in Hartford County, contact the Superior Court Records Center. Their email is SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov. The phone is (860) 263-2750. They can help with any Hartford County court location.

Understanding Connecticut FOIA guidelines helps when requesting records. These rules explain what information is public. They also describe any limits on record access for Hartford County criminal court records.

Cities in Hartford County

Hartford County contains 29 cities and towns. Each one falls under a specific court's jurisdiction. The largest cities have their own dedicated court locations. Smaller towns share court services with nearby cities.

Other Hartford County towns include Enfield, Glastonbury, Windsor, South Windsor, Simsbury, Farmington, Newington, Berlin, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, Bloomfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Avon, Canton, Granby, East Windsor, East Granby, and Burlington. Criminal court records from these towns file at the appropriate GA court based on location.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hartford County. If you cannot find a case in Hartford County, try these neighboring jurisdictions for court records.