Naugatuck Released Inmates
Released inmates records for Naugatuck are kept by the Connecticut Department of Correction and state court systems. Naugatuck is a borough with about 32,000 people in New Haven County. Connecticut runs all jails and prisons at the state level, so there is no local lockup in Naugatuck. The New Haven Correctional Center on Whalley Avenue is the closest state facility. You can search for released inmates tied to Naugatuck through the DOC inmate lookup, the CT Judicial Branch case search, or by asking the Naugatuck Police Department for local arrest data. Court cases from Naugatuck go through the New Haven Judicial District at 121 Elm Street in New Haven.
Naugatuck Quick Facts
Naugatuck Released Inmates Through CT DOC
Connecticut took over all county jails in 1968. Since then, every person held in custody in the state goes through a state-run site. There is no town jail in Naugatuck. When someone from Naugatuck gets arrested on a charge that leads to jail time, they go into the state DOC system. The Connecticut Department of Correction runs all prisons and jails in the state. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, the DOC keeps criminal history record information that covers arrests, charges, sentences, and release dates for every inmate.
The closest state facility to Naugatuck is the New Haven Correctional Center at 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. You can call them at 203-974-4111. This site holds both sentenced inmates and accused persons who are waiting for court dates. Released inmates from Naugatuck who passed through this facility or any other DOC site have records in the state system. The DOC holds on to these files even after a person leaves custody, so you can still look them up later.
For older records that may not appear online, call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480. They can pull files on released inmates from Naugatuck that the web tool may not show.
Search Naugatuck Released Inmates Online
The CT DOC inmate search is the first place to look. This tool lets you search by last name or inmate number. The state says you get better results if you type just a few letters of the last name rather than the full name. The search shows current inmates and some who have been released. Not all released inmates stay in the system forever, though. Older records may drop off the online tool over time.
The Connecticut Criminal Law Library is a state resource that lists key statutes tied to criminal records, sentencing, and release.
This page from the CT Judicial Branch law library covers criminal statutes that apply to released inmates in Naugatuck and the rest of the state.
The CT Judicial Branch case lookup is the second main online tool. It shows criminal convictions from the past 10 years. Naugatuck falls under the New Haven Judicial District. Any case filed against a Naugatuck resident in that district will appear here. You can search by name or case number. The case lookup shows charges, plea, verdict, and sentence. For released inmates who went through the court system in Naugatuck, this tool gives you the full picture of what the court did with the case.
Both tools are free. You do not need an account to use them.
Naugatuck Police Department Records
The Naugatuck Police Department keeps local arrest records, incident reports, and booking data. When someone is arrested in Naugatuck, the police create a record. That record stays with the department even after the case moves to court and the person goes to a state DOC site. So the Naugatuck PD is a source for the local side of released inmates records.
Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most police records in Connecticut are public. Arrest logs, incident reports, and booking details fall under the public access rules. There are some limits. Reports tied to active cases or open investigations can be held back. The names of confidential informants and minor witnesses may be taken out. Each request for records goes through the department's records unit.
Copies of police reports cost about $0.50 per page. Some reports may not be available until the court has resolved all charges. That can add weeks or even months to the wait time. To get records, visit the Naugatuck PD in person or send a written request by mail. Phone requests work for simple checks, but the department may ask for a written FOIA request for more detailed files on released inmates from Naugatuck.
Naugatuck Court Records for Released Inmates
Court cases from Naugatuck go through the New Haven Judicial District. The courthouse is at 121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Criminal matters for Naugatuck residents are handled here. The clerk of court can pull case files if you visit in person. Court records show the charges, the plea, the verdict, and the sentence for released inmates tied to Naugatuck cases.
Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public. They include the name, address, and date of arrest. Court records build on that with the full case outcome. If someone was arrested in Naugatuck, convicted in the New Haven Judicial District, and then sent to a state DOC facility, you can follow the trail from arrest to release. Use the court lookup and the DOC inmate search together. These two tools give you the most complete view of released inmates with ties to Naugatuck.
Some records will not show up. Youthful offender cases and juvenile records are sealed. Connecticut also allows record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a. Charges that were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or ended in acquittal may be erased. Misdemeanor convictions can be erased after 7 years. Certain felony convictions qualify after 10 years under the Clean Slate law. This means some released inmates from Naugatuck may not appear in any search at all.
Criminal History Checks in Naugatuck
The State Police Bureau of Identification runs formal criminal history checks for the whole state. A state check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI is $13.25. Fingerprinting costs $15. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central file of criminal records for anyone age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in Connecticut. This includes released inmates from Naugatuck.
Mail your request on form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. A law enforcement agency must handle the fingerprinting step. In Naugatuck, you can go to the police department for this. The state check covers all arrests and convictions in Connecticut. The federal check adds records from other states and federal agencies. Together, these give the broadest picture of a released inmate's full record.
These checks cost money and take time to process. But they catch records that the free online tools miss. If the DOC search and court lookup come up short, a formal history check is the next step for released inmates from Naugatuck.
Victim Alerts for Naugatuck Released Inmates
Crime victims in Naugatuck can sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The DOC Victim Services Unit tracks releases, transfers, escapes, and parole hearings for all state facilities. Call 888-869-7057 to register. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts when something changes. The toll-free SAVIN line is 1-866-277-7477. Victims of crimes that took place in Naugatuck can use this to stay aware of when an inmate gets out.
VINELink provides another layer. It sends email, text, and phone alerts for inmates across the Connecticut DOC system. You can sign up for both VINELink and SAVIN alerts for the same inmate. This gives you two separate notification systems for released inmates tied to Naugatuck cases. VINELink covers bond releases, parole decisions, escapes, and end-of-sentence discharges.
Both services are free. You can track more than one inmate at a time.
Pardons and Paroles for Naugatuck Cases
The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles makes parole and pardon decisions for state inmates. The board's main office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury, not far from Naugatuck. When an inmate is up for release on parole, the board holds a hearing. Victims who are registered with SAVIN or VINELink get advance notice of the hearing date. The board posts hearing schedules on its website too.
If a released inmate from Naugatuck is on parole, the DOC supervises them through parole officers in the area. Parole violations can send a person back to a state facility. The board also handles pardon applications. A pardon can lead to full restoration of rights for released inmates who have finished their sentences and stayed out of trouble. The process takes time. You apply, the board reviews, and they schedule a hearing. Not everyone who applies gets a pardon, but the option exists.
Public Records Requests in Naugatuck
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives the public the 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 that relate to released inmates in Naugatuck. You can file a FOIA request with the Naugatuck Police Department or any other public agency that holds the records you need.
There is no set form. Write a letter or send an email that describes what you want. Be as specific as you can about names, dates, and the type of record. The agency has four business days to respond. Copies cost $0.50 per page in most cases. If a request gets denied, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission holds hearings and can order agencies to release records if the denial was not proper under the law. The appeals process is free.
Naugatuck Record Erasure and Clean Slate
Connecticut has some of the broadest record erasure rules in the country. Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, certain criminal records can be wiped from public view. Dismissed charges get erased. Nolled charges are erased after 13 months. Acquittals lead to erasure. Misdemeanor convictions can be erased after 7 years. Some felony convictions qualify after 10 years under the Clean Slate law.
For Naugatuck, this means some released inmates may not show up in any search. The DOC inmate tool, the court case lookup, and even the State Police criminal history check may come back empty if the record has been erased. This does not mean the person was never in the system. It means the state cleared the record under the law. Keep this in mind when you search for released inmates in Naugatuck and find fewer results than you expect. The erasure process takes time, and all systems need to update before the record is fully removed from public view.
New Haven County Released Inmates
Naugatuck is part of New Haven County. All state DOC and court records for the borough fall under the county system. New Haven County has over 30 towns and cities. For more on county-level search tools, court info, and released inmates resources across the full county, visit the New Haven County released inmates page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Naugatuck and share some of the same court and DOC resources. If you need released inmates records from a person arrested in a nearby area, check the city where the arrest took place.