Milford Released Inmates Lookup

Released inmates with ties to Milford can be found through state and county record systems. Connecticut runs all jails and prisons at the state level, so released inmate data for Milford flows through the Connecticut Department of Correction and the New Haven Judicial District. Milford sits in New Haven County with a population of about 53,396. The city does not have its own jail or prison, but several state tools let you search for released inmates who lived in or were arrested in Milford. The records you find may include charge details, release dates, and supervision status for people who have passed through the state corrections system.

Connecticut DOC Inmate Search for Milford

The Connecticut Department of Correction runs the main tool for finding released inmates from Milford and the rest of the state. Their online inmate search portal lets you look up both current and released inmates by name or inmate number. The system shows charge data, sentence length, and release dates. You can search at no cost. Results will include people who gave a Milford address at the time of intake or who were arrested by Milford police. The DOC has held all inmates in the state since 1968, when Connecticut took over local jails from the counties.

You can also reach the CT DOC main office at 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Call them at (860) 692-7480 if you need help with a search or want to ask about a specific released inmate. Phone staff can check records that may not show up in the online tool. This is helpful when you have limited details about a person or only know part of a name.

Note: The DOC online search may not show inmates released more than ten years ago, so older records often need a phone or mail request.

Milford Police and Arrest Records

The Milford Police Department handles arrests in the city. When someone is picked up in Milford, the police create an arrest record. That record follows the person through the court and corrections systems. Once a person is released from state custody, the arrest record still exists with the Milford police. You can ask for copies of arrest logs and incident reports from the department directly. Some of these records tie back to people who are now released inmates.

Milford police do not run their own released inmate database. They deal with arrest data, not corrections data. But their records can fill in gaps. If you know someone was arrested in Milford, the police file will tell you the charges and arrest date. You can then use that info to search the DOC system for the full release record. This two step process works well when you have a name but not much else to go on.

Court Records in the New Haven Judicial District

Milford falls under the New Haven Judicial District. The courthouse sits at 121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510. All criminal cases from Milford go through this court. Case files include charges, plea deals, sentencing, and related documents. These court records are a key piece of the puzzle when you search for released inmates from Milford. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most court records are public unless a judge seals them.

The CT Judicial Branch case lookup tool gives you access to case data online. You can search by name or case number. The results show the case type, charges, and disposition. For released inmates, the disposition often shows the sentence that led to time in a DOC facility. Not all old cases appear in the online system, but most from the last two decades are there. Walk-in requests at the New Haven courthouse can turn up records that the online search misses.

Note: Sealed and erased records under C.G.S. § 54-142a will not appear in any public search, online or in person.

Criminal History Checks in Milford

A full criminal history check gives you more detail than a basic released inmate search. The State Police Bureau of Identification handles these requests in Connecticut. Their office is at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. You will need to fill out form DPS-0846-C and submit fingerprints. The cost breaks down like this:

• State criminal history check: $75
• Federal criminal history check: $13.25
• Fingerprinting fee: $15

These checks pull data from state and federal databases under C.G.S. § 29-11. The results cover arrests, convictions, and incarceration records across Connecticut. For Milford residents, this is the most thorough way to see a full record of someone who has been released from custody. Processing takes a few weeks. The state check comes back first. The federal portion can take longer. You cannot do this search online. It must go through the Bureau of Identification with fingerprints.

New Haven Correctional Center and Milford

The closest state facility to Milford is the New Haven Correctional Center at 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. You can reach them at 203-974-4111. Many people arrested in Milford are held at this facility before trial or while serving short sentences. When they are released, they become part of the released inmate records you can search through the DOC portal.

Connecticut runs all its correctional facilities at the state level. There are no county jails. This has been the case since 1968. So every person held in custody from Milford goes into the state system, no matter how minor the charge. This means the DOC database is the single source for released inmate data, whether the person spent a week or a decade locked up. The New Haven Correctional Center is just one of several facilities where Milford inmates may serve time.

Victim Services for Milford Released Inmates

If you are a victim and want to know when someone tied to a Milford case gets released, there are two main tools. The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole hearings and can tell you about upcoming releases. Victims have a right to be heard at parole hearings under state law. You can also sign up for VINELink, which sends you automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers transfers, releases, and escapes.

The DOC Victim Services unit is another resource. Call them toll free at 888-869-7057 or send an email to doc.victimservices@ct.gov. They can walk you through your rights and help you set up notifications. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, victims can access certain records that the general public cannot. These protections exist so that crime victims in Milford and across Connecticut stay informed about the people who harmed them.

Public Records Access Under Connecticut Law

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act governs public access to released inmate records. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, government records are presumed public. This includes most released inmate data held by the DOC, the courts, and police departments in Milford. You can file a FOIA request if the record you want is not available through the online tools. The agency has four business days to respond.

Some records are exempt. C.G.S. § 1-215 lists specific exemptions. Sealed criminal records, juvenile records, and certain mental health files are not public. Records erased under C.G.S. § 54-142a are also off limits. If your FOIA request is denied, you can appeal to the Freedom of Information Commission. For most basic released inmate searches in Milford, though, the free online tools will give you what you need without a formal request.

Note: FOIA requests can be submitted by mail or email to the specific agency that holds the record you want.

The CT Judicial Branch case lookup tool is one of the main resources for finding released inmate records tied to Milford cases.

This portal covers criminal, civil, and family cases across all Connecticut judicial districts, including the New Haven district that serves Milford.

New Haven County Released Inmates

Milford is part of New Haven County. All released inmate records for the county flow through the same state systems described above. The county page has details on every town and city in New Haven County, along with courthouse info, correctional facilities, and county level resources for finding released inmates. If your search goes beyond Milford, the county page is a good next step.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Milford also have released inmate records you can search. These neighboring communities share the same state corrections and court systems, so the search process is similar in each one.