Danbury Released Inmates Records

Released inmates records in Danbury come from state, federal, and local sources. Danbury is one of the few cities in Connecticut that has a federal prison within its borders. FCI Danbury is a low-security facility run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The state Department of Correction also tracks inmates from the area through its central system. The Danbury Police Department keeps its own arrest records as well. You can search for released inmates in Danbury through the BOP inmate locator, the CT DOC inmate search, the Judicial Branch case lookup, or by contacting the police department on Main Street.

FCI Danbury Released Inmates

FCI Danbury is a federal correctional institution at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, CT 06811. It is a low-security prison for female inmates. The facility also has a minimum-security satellite camp. The Federal Bureau of Prisons runs this site. It is not part of the Connecticut state prison system at all. Federal inmates serve time for crimes like drug offenses, fraud, tax evasion, and other federal charges. Released inmates from FCI Danbury do not show up in the state DOC search tool because they were never in state custody.

The BOP inmate locator is the main tool for finding released inmates from FCI Danbury. This federal database covers all inmates from 1982 to the present day. You can search by name or BOP register number. The results show the inmate's age, race, release date, and the facility where they were held.

The BOP locator pulls records from every federal prison in the country, including FCI Danbury.

Federal released inmates from Danbury may be on supervised release after they leave. The U.S. Probation Office in the District of Connecticut handles this. Supervised release is the federal version of parole. The terms can last from one to five years. During this time, the person must check in with a probation officer and follow certain rules. If you need court records tied to a federal case in Danbury, those go through the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, not the state court system.

Note: FCI Danbury is strictly a federal facility, so the Connecticut DOC has no records for inmates held there.

Danbury State Inmate Records

State inmates from Danbury are handled by the Connecticut Department of Correction. Connecticut got rid of county jails in 1968. All state inmates, regardless of where they were arrested, go into the DOC system. If someone in Danbury is arrested and sentenced on state charges, they could be held at any DOC facility across Connecticut. The Bridgeport Correctional Center is the closest state facility to Danbury. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history records cover the arrest, charges, sentence, and release date for all state inmates.

The CT DOC inmate search lets you look up current inmates by last name. For the best results, type just a few letters. This tool is good for finding people who are still in state custody. If the person has already been released, the online search may not show them. In that case, call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480. They can pull up records for released inmates from Danbury who passed through the state system.

The DOC website also shows every facility in the state. You can see addresses, phone numbers, and the types of inmates each one holds.

This page lists all state correctional facilities, including those that may have held Danbury inmates.

Danbury Police Released Inmates Records

The Danbury Police Department keeps local arrest records. The department handles calls across the city. When someone is arrested in Danbury on state charges, the police create an arrest record. That record stays with the department even after the person moves through the court system and into the DOC. Arrest records from the Danbury PD are a key source for tracing the start of a released inmate's case in Danbury.

Under C.G.S. § 1-210, police records in Connecticut are public. Arrest records fall into this group. You can file a Freedom of Information Act request with the Danbury Police Department to get copies. Be specific about the name, date, and type of record you need. The department has four business days to respond to a FOIA request. Copies are typically $0.50 per page.

There are limits to what the police will hand over. Records tied to active investigations can be held back. The names of confidential informants, minor witnesses, and details about investigative methods may also stay out of public view. Reports that involve an arrest may not be available until all charges have been resolved in court. So if a case is still open, some Danbury released inmates records from the police will not be ready yet.

Note: Contact the police department directly if you are not sure which records are available for a specific case in Danbury.

Court Records for Danbury Released Inmates

The Fairfield Judicial District handles court cases from Danbury. The courthouse is at 1061 Main Street in Bridgeport. Criminal cases from Danbury go through this court. The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search for criminal convictions from the past 10 years. You can search by name or docket number. The results show the charges, plea, verdict, and sentence. This is a useful tool for finding the court side of released inmates records in Danbury.

Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public in Connecticut. They list the name, address, and date of arrest. Court records go further. They show the full case path from arraignment to disposition. If a person was arrested in Danbury, convicted in the Fairfield Judicial District, and then sent to a state facility, you can trace that whole path using the court lookup and the DOC inmate search together.

Some records will not show up. Youthful offender cases and juvenile records are not in the public system. Sealed records are hidden too. Connecticut allows record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a. If charges were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or led to acquittal, those records may be wiped clean. Misdemeanor convictions can be erased after 7 years. Certain felonies qualify after 10 years. This Clean Slate law means some released inmates from Danbury will have no trace in the public system if their records were erased.

Victim Alerts for Danbury Inmates

The DOC Victim Services Unit sends updates when an inmate's status changes. Call 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov. CT SAVIN is the automated phone alert system. The toll-free line is 1-866-277-7477. VINELink offers email and text alerts for inmates in Connecticut. Victims can get alerts for bond releases, transfers, escapes, parole hearings, and end-of-sentence dates for released inmates tied to Danbury cases.

For federal inmates at FCI Danbury, there is a different system. The BOP has its own victim notification program. Contact the BOP at (202) 307-3126 for information about federal inmate releases. The federal system and the state system do not share victim alert services. If you need to track both a state and a federal inmate from Danbury, you will need to sign up with both systems.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles decides when state inmates get parole. Their office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury. The board holds public hearings. Victims can watch by video. If you want to know when a specific Danbury inmate is up for a parole hearing, the board posts hearing schedules on its site.

Danbury Criminal History Checks

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history checks for Connecticut. A state check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI costs $13.25. Fingerprinting is $15. 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 in the state. This file includes released inmates from Danbury. Mail your request on form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. A law enforcement agency must handle the fingerprinting. In Danbury, you can go to the police department for this step. The state check covers all arrests and convictions in Connecticut. The federal check adds records from other states and federal agencies, including the BOP. For Danbury, the federal check is especially useful since FCI Danbury means there may be federal released inmates living in the area after they serve their time.

Public Records Requests in Danbury

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives the public a right to access government records. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, records kept by public agencies are presumed open. This includes arrest logs, incident reports, and court files that relate to released inmates in Danbury. You can file a FOIA request with the Danbury Police Department, the city clerk, or any other public agency that holds the records you want.

There is no required form. Write a letter or send an email that describes what you need. Include names, dates, and the type of record. The agency has four business days to respond. Copy fees are typically $0.50 per page. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission holds hearings and can order the release of records if the denial was not valid.

Some Danbury released inmates records may be exempt. Active investigations, pending cases, and sealed files are off limits. C.G.S. § 1-215 lays out which parts of arrest records must be public and which can stay private. If your request is denied, ask the agency to cite the specific exemption in writing.

Fairfield County Released Inmates

Danbury is in Fairfield County. All state-level inmate records for the area flow through the Fairfield County court system and the DOC. For a broader look at released inmates across the full county, including the Bridgeport Correctional Center and other cities, check the county page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Danbury in the Fairfield County area. Each has its own police department and local records for released inmates.