Farmington Released Inmates Lookup

Released inmates records for Farmington are kept by the Connecticut Department of Correction, the Farmington Police Department, and the Hartford Judicial District court system. Farmington is a town in Hartford County with about 28,189 people. There are no local jails or prisons here. All inmates from Farmington go through state DOC facilities. You can search for released inmates tied to Farmington using the state DOC inmate search, the CT Judicial Branch case lookup, or by going through the Farmington Police Department records unit for local arrest data.

Farmington Released Inmates Search

The Connecticut Department of Correction is the main source for released inmates records in Farmington. Connecticut shut down all county jails in 1968. Every inmate goes through the state system now. If someone was arrested in Farmington and held on a bond or given time to serve, they went to a state DOC facility. The DOC keeps records on each person who passes through its system, and those records are the first place to look when you need info on a released inmate from Farmington.

The CT DOC inmate information search lets you look up both current and past inmates. You can search by name or by inmate number. Try just a few letters of the last name for the best results. The tool covers every state correctional facility in Connecticut. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information includes arrests, charges, sentences, and release dates for all inmates in the state system. Anyone from Farmington who did time at a DOC site should show up in the search results if their record has not been erased.

The state DOC inmate search page is the starting point for looking up released inmates from Farmington and every other town in Connecticut.

The screenshot above shows the CT DOC inmate search portal, which covers all state facilities including inmates arrested in Farmington.

If someone does not show up in the online search, they may have been released a long time ago. The DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480 takes calls for older records. Staff can check files for people who are no longer in the active database. This is free. They handle requests for released inmates who went through the state system after an arrest in Farmington but whose records have aged out of the online tool.

Farmington Police Records Unit

The Farmington Police Department keeps local arrest records, incident reports, and booking data. These records are separate from what the state DOC holds. If someone was arrested in Farmington but never went to a state facility, the police department is where you would find their records. Local records can fill in gaps that the DOC search does not cover.

The Farmington Police Department Records Unit handles all public record requests for the town. You can reach them through the police department. Walk-in requests are accepted at the station. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most police records in Connecticut are public documents. Arrest records show the name, address, charges, and date of arrest. Reports tied to an active case may be held back until the matter is closed in court.

Each police department in Connecticut handles its own Freedom of Information requests. If you want copies of arrest records or incident reports from Farmington, you submit a request to the Farmington PD. The department follows the same state FOIA rules that apply to every town. Law enforcement can hold back certain details, such as the names of informants or active case files. But the core arrest data is public for released inmates from Farmington.

Farmington Court Records

Criminal cases from Farmington go through the Hartford Judicial District. The courthouse is at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. Court records show charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. These are separate from the DOC inmate search and from the Farmington PD arrest records. Each source tells you a different part of the story for a released inmate from Farmington.

The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases from the past 10 years. You can search by name or by docket number. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public and include the name, address, and date of arrest. The case lookup goes further and shows what happened after the arrest. You can see court outcomes, guilty pleas, and sentences. This is one of the best ways to trace released inmates from Farmington through the court system and see how their case turned out.

Not all records show up in the public case lookup. Juvenile cases and youthful offender cases are sealed. Records erased under the Clean Slate law will not appear either. If you search for someone from Farmington and find nothing, it could mean the record was erased. That does not always mean the person was never in the system. For cases older than 10 years, you may need to contact the court clerk at the Hartford Superior Court directly.

Record Erasure in Farmington

Connecticut has a Clean Slate law that erases certain criminal records after a set time. This matters when you search for released inmates in Farmington. Some people who were arrested and served time may not show up because their records were wiped.

Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, records can be erased when charges were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or ended in an acquittal. Misdemeanor convictions qualify for erasure after 7 years. Some felony convictions can be erased after 10 years. The erasure is automatic for many offenses. When a record gets erased, the arrest, court case, and DOC records all get removed from public view. A person with an erased record can say they were never arrested, and there is no public way to prove it otherwise.

This puts real limits on what you can find for Farmington. Not every released inmate will appear in a search. The Clean Slate law cuts off access to certain records for good. If you need the most complete picture, a criminal history check through the State Police Bureau of Identification is the best route. But even that check follows the same erasure rules.

Criminal History Checks in Farmington

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history checks for people across Connecticut. A state check costs $75. A federal check is $13.25 more. Fingerprinting runs $15. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central file of criminal records for everyone age 16 and older who has been charged with a crime in the state. This is the most thorough way to look up released inmates from Farmington.

To get a check done, mail form DPS-0846-C to the Bureau of Identification at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. A law enforcement agency must handle the fingerprinting part. Farmington residents can check with the Farmington Police Department about local fingerprinting services. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. It is a mail-only process, and results take a few weeks to come back.

The state check covers every arrest and charge in Connecticut. It picks up more than the DOC inmate search, which only shows people who went through state facilities. The bureau check also includes arrests that did not lead to jail time. For the fullest picture of released inmates tied to Farmington, this is the most complete option you have.

Victim Alerts for Farmington

Crime victims in Farmington can get alerts when an inmate is released from a state facility. The DOC Victim Services Unit tracks status changes for inmates in the system. Call 888-869-7057 to sign up. CT SAVIN sends automated phone alerts, and the toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

VINELink is a free tool that tracks released inmates from Farmington and the rest of Connecticut. It sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. You can search for inmates by name and sign up for notifications through the Connecticut VINELink portal. It covers bond releases, transfers, escapes, and end-of-sentence dates for anyone in the state DOC system. You do not need to prove victim status to use VINELink. Anyone can register for alerts on any inmate.

Farmington Parole and Pardon Records

The Board of Pardons and Paroles makes parole decisions for all inmates in Connecticut, including those arrested in Farmington. Parolees from Farmington are supervised by DOC staff after release. The board holds public hearings, and victims can attend or watch through a video feed.

Parole records show when an inmate was released, the conditions they must follow, and who their supervising officer is. A pardon works differently from the automatic erasure under the Clean Slate law. Pardons go through the board and require a hearing. For released inmates from Farmington, parole records can tell you if someone is still under supervision or if they have completed their full sentence. Hearings are open to the public, but you need to register ahead of time to attend or watch the feed.

Hartford County Released Inmates

Farmington is in Hartford County. All state-level records for released inmates go through the Connecticut DOC, and the Hartford Judicial District courts handle criminal cases for the area. Hartford County has many cities and towns, and the county page covers the full scope of resources, court info, and search tools for the whole county. For a broader look at how Hartford County handles released inmates records, check the county page.

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Nearby Cities

These cities and towns are near Farmington in Hartford County and the surrounding area. If the person you are looking for was arrested in a different town, check that city's page for local police records on released inmates.