Search Mansfield Released Inmates

Released inmates records for Mansfield are held by the Connecticut Department of Correction, the University of Connecticut Police Department, and the Tolland Judicial District court in Rockville. Mansfield is a town of about 27,996 in Tolland County, best known as the home of the University of Connecticut. UConn's main campus sits in the Storrs section of town, and the UConn Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for much of the area. There is no town police force in Mansfield. Criminal cases go through the Tolland Judicial District courthouse at 69 Brooklyn Street in Rockville. You can search for released inmates tied to Mansfield through the state DOC, UConn PD, and the court system.

Mansfield Released Inmates Records

The Connecticut Department of Correction is the main source for released inmates records tied to Mansfield. Connecticut took over all jails from the counties in 1968. Every person who serves time in the state goes through the DOC system. For Mansfield, that means the DOC holds records on anyone from town who was locked up and later let go. The Connecticut DOC runs all state prisons and keeps data on each person from intake to release.

The CT DOC inmate search tool is the fastest way to look up released inmates from Mansfield. Search by name or inmate number. Try just the first few letters of the last name if a full name search turns up nothing. The tool shows inmates who are in DOC custody now and those who left state care. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information covers arrests, charges, sentences, and release dates for all state inmates. This law sets what counts as a released inmates record for Mansfield and the rest of the state.

If someone does not show up in the online search, they may have been released a while back. Call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480. Staff there can look into older files for people who no longer appear in the live tool but did serve time at a state site after an arrest in Mansfield. The call is free.

UConn Police Records in Mansfield

Mansfield is unique in Connecticut because the town does not have its own police force. The University of Connecticut Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the area. UConn PD has full police powers. Its officers are state-certified and can make arrests just like any other police department. The department covers the main campus in Storrs and parts of the surrounding town.

The UConn PD keeps arrest records for Mansfield. When someone is picked up on or near campus, the department creates an arrest report. That report stays with UConn PD. It does not go to the DOC unless the person ends up in state custody after a conviction.

The UConn Police Department portal shows how UConn PD handles local law enforcement for Mansfield and the campus area.

UConn PD is the go-to source for local arrest data in Mansfield since the town does not run its own police department.

Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most police records in Connecticut are public. UConn PD follows the same FOIA rules as any town police force. Arrest records must show the name, address, and date of arrest per C.G.S. § 1-215. Copies of police reports cost $0.50 per page. Some reports tied to open cases may be held back until the court matter is done.

To get copies of arrest records, you file a FOIA request with the UConn Police Department. Walk-in requests at the station are also fine. If a request is turned down, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission can order the release of records that should be public. Response times depend on how busy the records staff is.

Connecticut State Police also have jurisdiction in Mansfield for matters outside UConn's patrol zone. If an arrest took place in a part of Mansfield not covered by UConn PD, the state police barracks that serves the area would hold that arrest record. Check both sources if you are not sure which agency handled the case.

Tolland Judicial District Court Records

Criminal cases from Mansfield go through the Tolland Judicial District courthouse at 69 Brooklyn Street in Rockville. The courthouse is about 15 minutes from Mansfield. Court records show charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. For released inmates connected to Mansfield, court records tell you if the person was convicted, acquitted, or had charges dropped.

The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases from the past 10 years online. It covers the Tolland Judicial District along with every other district in the state. You can look up cases by name, case number, or date. The tool is free to use.

The Tolland-Mansfield Probate Court handles matters like estates and guardianships. Most released inmates searches will focus on the criminal courts, but probate records can come into play in certain cases. Juvenile and youthful offender records do not appear in the public case lookup. Sealed records are also off limits.

Mansfield Record Erasure Laws

Connecticut allows record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a. This can affect what you find when you search for released inmates in Mansfield. If a record has been erased, it will not show up in any database. The person can say the arrest never took place. There is no public way to prove it did.

Records may be erased when charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in acquittal. Misdemeanor convictions can qualify after 7 years. Some felony convictions are eligible after 10 years under the Clean Slate law. The erasure is automatic for many offenses now. When a record gets erased in Mansfield, the DOC data, court files, and UConn PD arrest records all get cleared from public view.

Keep this in mind if a search comes up empty. It does not always mean the person was never in the system. The record may just be gone. The number of erased records grows each year as the Clean Slate law covers more offense types. This gap in the data is real and affects searches for released inmates in Mansfield like it does across the rest of the state.

Victim Alerts for Mansfield

Crime victims in Mansfield can track an inmate through the DOC Victim Services Unit. Call 888-869-7057 to sign up. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts when an inmate's status changes. The toll-free SAVIN number is 1-866-277-7477. Alerts cover bond releases, escapes, parole hearings, and end-of-sentence dates for released inmates connected to your case.

VINELink gives you another way to get alerts. You can search for inmates by name and sign up for phone, email, or text updates through the Connecticut portal. Both SAVIN and VINELink are free. Anyone can sign up, not just victims. Using both services at once gives you two channels to stay on top of changes for released inmates tied to Mansfield.

Mansfield Parole and Pardon Records

The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole choices for all inmates in Connecticut, including those arrested in Mansfield. Parolees from Mansfield are watched by DOC staff after their release. The board holds public hearings. Victims can watch through a video feed.

Parole records show when an inmate was let out, what rules they must follow, and who watches over them. A pardon can clear parts of a criminal record, but it works differently from the automatic erasure under the Clean Slate law. Pardons require a hearing before the board. For released inmates from Mansfield, parole records can tell you if someone is still under watch or has finished their full term. These records sit with the board, not with the local court or UConn PD.

Criminal History Checks for Mansfield

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history checks for people across Connecticut. A state check costs $75. A federal check adds $13.25. 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 check for released inmates from Mansfield.

Mail form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. A law enforcement agency must handle the fingerprinting part. Mansfield residents should check with the UConn Police Department or the nearest state police barracks about fingerprinting services. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. It is mail only. Results take a few weeks.

The state check is broader than the DOC inmate search. It covers every arrest and charge in Connecticut, not just cases where someone went to prison. For a full look at released inmates connected to Mansfield, this check picks up arrests that did not lead to time served. It also covers charges that ended in fines, probation, or dismissal.

Tolland County Released Inmates

Mansfield is part of Tolland County. All state-level records for released inmates go through the Connecticut DOC, and the Tolland Judicial District courts handle criminal cases for the area. The county seat is in Vernon, where the courthouse sits. For a broader look at how Tolland County handles released inmates records, visit the county page.

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Nearby Cities

These cities are near Mansfield in northeast Connecticut. If you need released inmates records from a different area, check the city where the arrest or court case took place.