Search Enfield Released Inmates

Released inmates records for Enfield come from the Connecticut Department of Correction, the Enfield Police Department, and the Hartford Judicial District. Enfield stands out from most Connecticut towns because it is home to Enfield CI, a state correctional institution run by the DOC. That means the town has a direct link to the state prison system that few other towns share. Enfield is part of Hartford County, with a population of about 41,000. The local police handle arrest records while the DOC tracks all inmates who serve time at Enfield CI or any other state facility. Court records from the Hartford Judicial District round out the picture for anyone looking up released inmates tied to this town.

Enfield CI Released Inmates

Enfield Correctional Institution is a state prison run by the Connecticut Department of Correction. It sits right in town and holds inmates from across the state. When someone is released from Enfield CI, the DOC keeps a record of their release date, type of release, and any conditions like parole or special parole. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, all of this counts as criminal history record information. That law sets out what a released inmates record includes in Connecticut.

Connecticut has run all jails and prisons at the state level since 1968. There are no county jails. Every person held in custody goes through the DOC system. Enfield CI is one of the facilities in that system. It has housed both sentenced inmates and those on transitional status over the years. The DOC tracks every person who passes through Enfield CI, from the day they arrive to the day they leave. This makes the DOC the single most important source for released inmates records tied to Enfield.

Because Enfield CI is local, the town sees a larger share of inmate-related activity than most towns its size. Family visits, attorney meetings, and post-release services all take place here. If you need records on someone who served time at Enfield CI, start with the state DOC tools below.

Enfield DOC Inmate Search

The Connecticut DOC website is the main hub for all inmate records in the state. You can look up anyone who has been in DOC custody, including those at Enfield CI. The site links to the inmate search tool, facility contacts, and victim services. Call (860) 692-7480 if you need help from the Public Information Office.

The CT DOC inmate search tool lets you look up inmates by name or inmate number. For the best results, type just the first few letters of the last name. The tool covers all state facilities. If someone served time at Enfield CI and is still in custody, they should show up in the live search. If they have left state custody, the tool may or may not still list them. For older records on released inmates, call the DOC at the number above. Staff there can check records that no longer appear in the online system.

The State Police Bureau of Identification also keeps records on released inmates through its central criminal record file. That office is at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown.

The bureau handles state and federal background checks and can pull records on anyone who has been charged with a crime in Connecticut, including those at Enfield CI.

Enfield Police Department Records

The Enfield Police Department keeps local arrest records for the town. When someone is taken into custody by Enfield officers, the department creates an arrest record. That record is separate from the DOC records. The police handle incident reports, arrest logs, and accident reports. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public and must include the name, address, and date of arrest.

To get a copy of an arrest record from the Enfield PD, file a request through the department. Copies of police reports in Connecticut cost $0.50 per page under state rules. Some reports tied to an arrest may not be ready until the court case is done. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, reports linked to ongoing cases can be held back until all charges are resolved. This applies to Enfield the same way it does across the rest of the state.

If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission can order release of records that should be public. This is a free process.

Enfield Court Records Search

Enfield falls in the Hartford Judicial District. Criminal cases from Enfield go to the court at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. Court records show charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases from the past 10 years online. It covers the Hartford district and all other districts in the state.

Court records fill in the gap between an arrest and a final outcome. They tell you if the person was convicted, acquitted, or had charges dropped. For released inmates connected to Enfield, the court records from the Hartford Judicial District hold the details on what happened after the arrest. This is where you find plea deals, trial results, and the length of any sentence. If a sentence led to time at Enfield CI or another state facility, the court record connects to the DOC inmate record.

Youthful offender and juvenile records do not appear in the public case lookup.

Enfield Criminal History Checks

A formal criminal history check gives more detail than the free online tools. The State Police Bureau of Identification handles these. A state check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. Mail your request using form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457.

Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central file that covers everyone age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in Connecticut. This file includes arrest data, charges, convictions, and sentences. The check pulls from this central file and is the most complete source for released inmates records. It covers all of Connecticut, not just Enfield. Processing takes a few weeks. The bureau does not accept requests by email or fax, so plan for mail time on top of that.

Enfield residents who need fingerprints for the check can contact the local police department for scheduling.

Enfield Record Erasure Laws

Connecticut allows record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a. This matters when you search for released inmates in Enfield. If a record has been erased, it will not show up in any search. The person can say the arrest never took place. Records may be erased when charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in acquittal. Some misdemeanor convictions qualify for erasure after 7 years. Certain felonies are eligible after 10 years under the Clean Slate law.

What this means is that some people who were arrested, held, and released in Enfield may have no trace left in the system. The DOC search, court lookup, and police records would all come back empty for that person. The Clean Slate law has expanded over the past few years to cover more types of offenses. The number of erased records grows each year. Keep this in mind when you search for released inmates from Enfield, as a gap in the data does not always mean there was no case.

Victim Services for Enfield

Crime victims in Enfield can track an inmate through the DOC Victim Services Unit. Call 888-869-7057 to get started. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts when an inmate's status changes. The toll-free SAVIN number is 1-866-277-7477. You can get alerts for bond releases, escapes, parole hearings, and end-of-sentence dates.

VINELink is another way to get alerts through the Connecticut system. You can sign up for phone, email, or text alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. This covers inmates at all state facilities, including Enfield CI. Both SAVIN and VINELink are free. You can use both at the same time to stay informed about released inmates connected to your case in Enfield.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole decisions for inmates at Enfield CI and all other state facilities. Victims can watch hearings through a video feed. If someone from your case is up for parole, the board will notify you before the hearing date as long as you are registered. Parolees are supervised by DOC staff once they leave a facility. This is separate from the alert system but both help victims stay informed.

Enfield Public Records Requests

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to access most government records. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, public records include arrest data, court files, and agency documents. You can submit a FOIA request to the Enfield Police Department or any other town office. The law says agencies must respond within four business days.

Some records have limits. Under C.G.S. § 1-210(b), law enforcement can hold back records that would hurt an active investigation. Sealed and erased records under C.G.S. § 54-142a are also off limits. But basic arrest records for released inmates in Enfield are available to anyone who asks. If an agency denies your request, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. They review the case and can order the release of records. This is a free process and does not need a lawyer.

Hartford County Released Inmates

Enfield is in Hartford County. All state correctional and court records for the town go through the same systems that serve the rest of the county. Enfield CI is one of several state facilities that hold inmates from the broader Hartford County area. For a wider look at county resources, facilities, and search tools for released inmates, visit the Hartford County page.

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Nearby Cities

These cities are near Enfield. If the person you are looking for was arrested or charged in a different area, check the city where the case took place. Released inmates records are tied to the location of the arrest and court, not where the person lives now.