Search Connecticut Released Inmates
Connecticut released inmates records come from the state Department of Correction in Wethersfield. The DOC tracks every inmate from arrival through release. You can look up both current and past inmates through the state's online search tool. Local police across Connecticut hold arrest records tied to released inmates as well. The Judicial Branch has court case lookups with conviction and sentencing data. This guide covers each way to find released inmate records in Connecticut, from the DOC search tool to criminal history checks and local police files. Which source works best depends on what kind of record you need and how far back it goes.
Connecticut Released Inmates Quick Facts
Connecticut DOC Inmate Records
The Connecticut Department of Correction handles all inmate records in the state. It runs the whole system. The main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. Call (860) 692-7480 or email DOC.PIO@ct.gov for help. The DOC shares inmate data with the public as a safety service. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information covers arrests, charges, sentences, and releases. That law sets what counts as an inmate record in Connecticut. The agency updates this data every day to keep it as close to current as they can.
You can start your search at the Connecticut DOC website, which serves as the main hub for all inmate records.
The site links to search tools, contact forms, and facility details.
A listing in the inmate database does not always mean guilt. Connecticut holds people who are on accused status and still wait for trial. The DOC website makes this point clear. Records for people held under the Youthful Offender Statute do not show up in the public database. The same goes for inmates held on behalf of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These gaps mean you may need to check more than one source to get a full picture of released inmates in Connecticut.
The DOC inmate information page breaks down what records are and are not available to the public.
This page explains which inmate records the state makes public.
Search Released Inmates Online
The DOC runs an online inmate search tool. You type in a name or inmate number and the system returns a list of matches. Less criteria gets you better results. The official search tips say you only need the last name if you do not know the inmate number. Date of birth should be in mm/dd/yyyy format. The lists that come back show all inmates whose last names start with the letters you typed. Try just two or three letters of the last name for a broad search of released inmates in Connecticut.
The CT DOC inmate search system lets you look up inmates by name or number.
Enter just a few letters of the last name for the best results.
There is no single state database just for released inmates. To find a person who has left the system, you can try these steps:
- Contact the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480
- Call the specific correctional facility where they were held
- Check with the Board of Pardons and Paroles for parole status
- Use the CT Judicial Branch case lookup for court records
The DOC FAQ page answers common questions about inmate searches in Connecticut.
The FAQ covers how the facility system works and what records you can get.
Connecticut Criminal History Records
The State Police Bureau of Identification handles criminal history checks in Connecticut. Their office is at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central file of criminal records for anyone age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in the state. A state criminal history check costs $75. A federal check is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. You must send all requests by mail since the bureau does not take them by email or fax. You need form DPS-0846-C to make a request for released inmate history in Connecticut.
The State Police Bureau of Identification handles all criminal history requests in Connecticut.
Fingerprinting is by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
A law enforcement agency must do the fingerprinting. Call (860) 685-8480 if you have questions about the process. Mail your form to the bureau at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.
The Connecticut DESPP oversees the state police and the Bureau of Identification.
DESPP is the parent agency for all state police work in Connecticut.
Court Records for Connecticut Inmates
The Connecticut Judicial Branch keeps court case records for the whole state. You can look up criminal convictions through their online system. Each conviction within the past 10 years shows up, including the charge and the sentence. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, an arrest record is public. It includes the name, race, address, and the date and place of arrest. These court records tie directly to released inmates in Connecticut since they show what led to each person's time in the system.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch website is the hub for all court record searches in the state.
Court records change daily due to erasures, corrections, and pardons.
The case lookup shows criminal and motor vehicle convictions. It does not show youthful offender cases, juvenile matters, or infractions. Records drop off one month before the end of the 10-year display window. For older or disposed cases, email the Superior Court Records Center at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or call (860) 263-2750. They can pull records that no longer show up in the online search for Connecticut released inmates.
The criminal case lookup tool lets you search court records by name or case number.
This tool covers all superior court locations across Connecticut.
Note: The Judicial Branch cannot guarantee the accuracy of records beyond the current date they are viewed.
Connecticut Inmate Facilities
Connecticut has 18 correctional facilities. Five of them are closed right now. The state took control of all jails and prisons back in 1968. There are no county jails in Connecticut. Twelve facilities hold adult male inmates. One houses teenage males. One is for female inmates. Key facilities include Bridgeport CC, Hartford CC, New Haven CC, MacDougall-Walker CI, and Osborn CI. Each one falls under the Department of Correction.
The DOC facilities page lists every state correctional center in Connecticut.
Both male and female inmates are housed in state-run facilities across Connecticut.
Note: All Connecticut jails and prisons have been under state control since 1968, so there are no county-level inmate records.
Victim Release Alerts in Connecticut
The DOC Victim Services Unit helps crime victims track inmate status in Connecticut. They run two main programs. The Accused Status Notification Program covers bond releases, court discharges, escapes, and returns to custody. The Post-Conviction Notification program handles parole hearings, community release reviews, and end-of-sentence dates. The unit is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, the same address as the main DOC office. Counselor Supervisor Ebonie Suggs runs the unit. These alerts give victims advance notice when released inmates in Connecticut leave the system.
The DOC Victim Services Unit runs notification programs for crime victims in Connecticut.
Call 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov for help with victim alerts.
CT SAVIN is the state's automated notification system. Victims sign up for alerts by phone or online. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477. Under C.G.S. § 1-226, recordings of board hearings are handled only by the board itself. You can request a copy of any hearing through a FOIA request.
VINELink provides nationwide victim notification services, and Connecticut takes part through CT SAVIN.
Connecticut uses the VINELink network through its CT SAVIN program.
Pardons and Record Erasure in Connecticut
The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles pardon requests and parole decisions for released inmates in Connecticut. Their office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury. Call (203) 805-6643 to reach the Pardons Unit. The board holds public hearings that start at 9 AM. Members of the public can watch hearings via video feed. You can request a copy of any hearing through a FOIA request sent to BOPPFOI@ct.gov. Parolees are supervised by DOC employees. The board also has the power to revoke parole. Medical parole is available for inmates with terminal conditions, and compassionate release covers those who are seriously ill.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles manages all pardon and parole matters for Connecticut released inmates.
Public hearings can be viewed through a live video feed.
Connecticut has a Clean Slate law for criminal record erasure. Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, records are erased if charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in acquittal. Misdemeanor convictions may be erased after 7 years. Certain felonies can be erased after 10 years. This matters for released inmates in Connecticut because erased records will not show up in searches. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most government records are public, but law enforcement records tied to active investigations have exceptions.
The Connecticut FOIA statutes set the rules for public access to government records including released inmate data.
FOIA requests can be sent directly to the agency that holds the records you need.
Federal Inmate Records and Connecticut
The Division of Criminal Justice does not give out criminal records to the public. They handle prosecution, not record requests. For actual records, you go to the State Police or Judicial Branch instead.
The Division of Criminal Justice oversees criminal prosecution across Connecticut.
Contact the State Police or Judicial Branch for records, not this office.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs an inmate locator that covers all federal inmates from 1982 to today. FCI Danbury in Connecticut is a low-security federal facility. If you are looking for someone who served time at a federal site, the BOP locator is the right tool. It is separate from the state DOC search and covers only federal cases involving released inmates.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator searches all federal correctional facilities.
FCI Danbury is the main federal correctional site in Connecticut.
Connecticut Criminal Records Research
The Judicial Branch keeps a criminal law library with reference materials on Connecticut criminal records. This library has links to statutes, agencies, and forms that deal with criminal history and released inmates in the state. It is a good starting point if you need to understand the legal side of records access in Connecticut.
The Connecticut criminal law library has guides and links for criminal record research.
This library covers statutes, case law, and agency links for the state.
Some police departments across Connecticut use LexisNexis for accident and police report access. If a local department takes part, you can pull reports through the LexisNexis portal. Check with your local police to see if they use this system for records tied to released inmates in Connecticut.
LexisNexis provides access to police reports from departments that participate in the program.
Not all departments use this system, so check with your local police first.
Note: Each municipal police department in Connecticut keeps its own arrest records and handles FOIA requests on its own.
Browse Connecticut Released Inmates by County
Connecticut has 8 counties. All correctional facilities are state-run, but court records and local police records vary by county. Pick a county below to find local contact info and resources for released inmate records in that area.
Released Inmates in Major Connecticut Cities
Residents of major Connecticut cities can search released inmate records through state and local sources. Pick a city below to learn about resources in that area.