Middletown Released Inmates

Released inmates records in Middletown are held by the Connecticut Department of Correction, the Middlesex Judicial District court, and the Middletown Police Department. Middletown is the county seat of Middlesex County, with a population of about 48,616. The city is also home to the State Police Bureau of Identification, the state agency that runs formal criminal history checks for all of Connecticut. You can search for released inmates from Middletown through the CT DOC inmate lookup, the Judicial Branch case search, or by calling the local police for arrest records.

Middletown Released Inmates Lookup

The Connecticut Department of Correction is the main source for released inmates records in Middletown. There are no county jails in Connecticut. The state took them all over in 1968. Every inmate goes through the DOC system. If someone was arrested in Middletown and held on bond or given a jail sentence, they went to a state facility. The DOC runs a central database that tracks all inmates from the time they enter the system until after they leave.

The CT DOC inmate information search lets you look up inmates by name or inmate number. The DOC says to use just a few letters of the last name for the best results. This tool pulls from all state facilities. If someone from Middletown served time at any DOC site in Connecticut, their record should show up. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information covers arrests, charges, dispositions, sentences, and release dates for inmates in the state system.

The CT DOC portal is the starting point for inmate searches across the state.

The DOC updates this database each day with data from all of its facilities.

If the online search turns up nothing, the inmate may have left the system a long time ago. Call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480 for older records. They can check on anyone who served time after an arrest in Middletown, even if the person no longer shows in the active system. The call is free.

Note: The online tool shows inmates who are in DOC custody now or were released recently. For people who left years ago, a phone request to the DOC office may be the only way to get the record.

Bureau of Identification in Middletown

Middletown has a unique connection to criminal records in Connecticut. The State Police Bureau of Identification is located right in the city at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, this office keeps a central file of criminal records for every person age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in the state. That includes all released inmates from Middletown and across Connecticut. The bureau is the most thorough source for criminal history data.

A state criminal history check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI adds $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15 and must be done by a law enforcement agency. To request a check, fill out form DPS-0846-C and submit it with fingerprints to the bureau at 1111 Country Club Road. They do not take requests by email or fax. Only mail or in-person drop-off. Middletown residents have the advantage of being able to drop off requests at the bureau without mailing anything. That can speed things up by a few days.

The state check pulls from the central criminal records file. It covers all charges filed in Connecticut. The federal check adds records from other states and the FBI. Together, these give you the most complete picture of a released inmate's history. But the bureau still follows the record erasure rules. Any records that have been erased under C.G.S. § 54-142a will not appear, even in a formal check.

Middletown Police Department Records

The Middletown Police Department keeps local arrest records, booking data, and incident reports. These records are separate from the state DOC system. If someone was arrested in Middletown but never sent to a state facility, the police department is where to look. Local records can show arrests, charges, and outcomes that might not appear in the DOC inmate search at all.

Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most police records in Connecticut are public. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking records fall under the Freedom of Information Act. You can file a FOIA request with the Middletown Police Department. Be specific about the name, date, and type of record. The department has four business days to respond. Copy fees run about $0.50 per page. Reports tied to active cases may be held back until the case closes.

Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public and include the name, address, and date of arrest. This applies to all arrests made by the Middletown PD. Once a case wraps up, the full report is usually available. The police records show the start of the process for released inmates in Middletown. They capture who was arrested, when, and for what. The DOC and court records then show what happened after that.

Middlesex Judicial District Court Records

Criminal cases from Middletown go through the Middlesex Judicial District. The courthouse is at 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457. The phone number is (860) 343-6400. Court records show charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. They cover a different part of the process than the DOC or police records. The court file tells you what happened between the arrest and the sentence for released inmates from Middletown.

The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases from the past 10 years by name or docket number. The system covers all judicial districts. For Middletown, search in the Middlesex Judicial District. This is one of the best ways to see the court side of released inmates records. You can find the charges, the plea, the verdict, and the sentence all in one place.

For records older than 10 years or records not in the online system, contact the Superior Court Records Center at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or call (860) 263-2750. They handle archived files from courts across the state. Give them the case name and docket number if you have it. Some older files may take time to pull from storage.

Note: Juvenile cases, youthful offender cases, and sealed records will not show up in the public case lookup for Middletown or any other city.

Record Erasure and Middletown Cases

Connecticut has a Clean Slate law. It erases certain criminal records over time. This matters when you search for released inmates in Middletown. A person who was arrested and served time may no longer appear in any public search if their record was erased.

Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, records can be erased when charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in an acquittal. Misdemeanor convictions qualify for erasure after 7 years. Certain felony convictions can be erased after 10 years. The process is automatic for many offenses under the updated law. Once a record is erased, the arrest, the court case, and the DOC records all get pulled from public view. A person whose record was erased can legally say they were never arrested for that offense. This applies to released inmates from Middletown the same as anywhere else in the state.

Not every crime qualifies. Murder, sexual assault, and offenses that require sex offender registration are excluded. But for many lower-level crimes, the records go away after enough time passes. This can limit what you find when searching for Middletown released inmates. Even the Bureau of Identification check, which is the most thorough source available, follows the same erasure rules.

Victim Alerts for Middletown Inmates

Crime victims in Middletown can sign up for alerts when an inmate is released. The DOC Victim Services Unit tracks status changes for all state inmates. Call 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov to register. CT SAVIN also sends automated phone alerts. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.

VINELink is a free service that sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. You can search for inmates by name and sign up through the Connecticut VINELink portal. The service covers bond releases, transfers, escapes, and end-of-sentence dates for anyone in the state DOC system who was arrested in Middletown. You do not need to be a victim to use VINELink. Anyone can register for alerts on any inmate.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole decisions for inmates from Middletown. Their office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury. The board holds public hearings that victims can attend by video feed. Parolees from Middletown are supervised by DOC staff after their release. The board posts hearing schedules on its site.

Public Records Requests in Middletown

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 related to released inmates in Middletown. You can file a FOIA request with the Middletown Police Department, the city clerk, or any other public agency that holds the records you need.

There is no set form. Write a letter or email that says what you need. Include the name, date range, and type of record. The agency has four business days to respond. Copy fees are usually $0.50 per page. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission can order the release of records if the denial was not proper.

Some records are exempt. Active investigations, pending cases, and sealed files stay out of reach. C.G.S. § 1-215 lays out which parts of arrest records are public and which can stay private. If your FOIA request is denied, ask the agency to cite the specific exemption in writing so you know your options.

Note: FOIA requests work for police records, city records, and other local government files. State DOC records go through the DOC Public Information Office instead.

Middlesex County Released Inmates

Middletown is the county seat of Middlesex County. All state-level records for released inmates go through the Connecticut DOC, and the Middlesex Judicial District courthouse in Middletown handles criminal cases for the area. The county page covers the full scope of resources, court info, and search tools for Middlesex County as a whole. For a broader look at how the county handles released inmates records, check the county page.

View Middlesex County Released Inmates

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Middletown in the central Connecticut area. If the person you are looking for was arrested in a different city, check that city's page for local police records on released inmates.