Search New Britain Released Inmates
Released inmates records in New Britain come from a mix of state and local sources. New Britain sits in Hartford County and has a population of about 75,871. The Connecticut Department of Correction tracks all state inmates, while the New Britain Police Department keeps local arrest and booking records. Hartford Judicial District courts handle criminal cases that go through the New Britain area. You can search for released inmates from New Britain through the state DOC inmate lookup, the CT Judicial Branch case search, or by contacting the New Britain PD Records Bureau for local files.
New Britain Quick Facts
New Britain Released Inmates Search
The Connecticut Department of Correction is the main source for released inmates records in New Britain. Connecticut got rid of county jails in 1968. All inmates go through the state DOC system now. That means anyone arrested in New Britain and held on a bond or sentence goes to a state facility. The Connecticut DOC runs the statewide inmate search tool.
The CT DOC inmate information search lets you look up current and past inmates by name or inmate number. For the best results, use just a few letters of the last name. The search covers all state facilities. If someone from New Britain was held at any DOC site, their record should show up. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information includes arrests, charges, dispositions, and release dates for inmates in the state system.
When an inmate does not show up in the online search, they may have been released some time ago. The DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480 can help with older records. They handle requests for released inmates who are no longer in the active database. This is a free call and the staff can tell you what records are on file for a person who served time after an arrest in New Britain.
Note: The online search only shows inmates currently in DOC custody or recently released. Older records may need a direct request.
New Britain Police Records Bureau
The New Britain Police Department keeps its own arrest and incident records separate from the state DOC. The Records Bureau is the office that handles public record requests. Local arrest records, incident reports, and booking data all go through this office. If you need records on someone who was arrested in New Britain but not sent to a state facility, the PD is your best source.
The New Britain Police Department runs a Records Bureau that is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You can reach them by phone at 860-826-3190 or by fax at 860-826-2711. The Records Bureau page on their site has details on what you can request and how to get copies of released inmates records in New Britain.
The PD website lists all available services from the Records Bureau.
| Office | New Britain Police Department, Records Bureau |
|---|---|
| Phone | 860-826-3190 |
| Fax | 860-826-2711 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Website | pd.newbritainct.gov |
Reports are available 3 to 5 working days after an incident takes place. This wait time applies to all types of reports, including arrest records. The bureau only takes cash for payment. No checks, no cards. Plan for that when you go in to pick up records on released inmates in New Britain.
Record Fees in New Britain
The New Britain PD charges set fees for all record copies. These fees are cash only. There is no way to pay by check or credit card at the Records Bureau. If you plan to get records on released inmates in New Britain, bring the right amount in cash.
- Local record check: $15.00 (cash only)
- Report copies: $0.50 per page (cash only)
- Certified report: $5.00 (cash only)
- CD with photos: $10.00 (cash only)
The $15 record check gives you a search of the local New Britain database. It shows arrests and charges that went through the New Britain PD. This is not the same as a state criminal history check, which costs $75 and goes through the State Police Bureau of Identification. The local check is faster and cheaper, but it only covers New Britain. For released inmates who had cases in other towns, you would need the state-level check or a search of each town on its own.
Accident reports from New Britain are also available through LexisNexis Police Reports. This is a separate service from the Records Bureau. It is an online tool that lets you pull reports without going to the station. The LexisNexis site charges its own fee.
Hartford Judicial District Courts
Criminal cases from New Britain go through the Hartford Judicial District. The court system is where you find case records that show charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences for released inmates from the New Britain area. Court records are separate from the DOC inmate search and from the New Britain PD arrest records. Each source has a different piece of the picture.
The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases from the past 10 years. You can search by name or docket number. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public and include the name, address, and date of arrest. The case lookup shows what happened in court after the arrest. It is one of the best tools for tracking released inmates from New Britain through the court system.
Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most court records in Connecticut are open to the public. But there are limits. Juvenile cases, youthful offender cases, and sealed records do not show up in the public system. Records that have been erased under the Clean Slate law also will not appear. If you search for someone from New Britain and find nothing, the record may have been erased rather than never existing.
The Records Bureau page shows what types of records are available to the public in New Britain.
Record Erasure and New Britain
Connecticut has a Clean Slate law that can erase certain criminal records. This matters when you search for released inmates in New Britain. Some people who were arrested and served time may no longer show up in any search because their records were erased by the state.
Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, records can be erased if 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 under the updated law. When a record is erased, the arrest, court case, and DOC records all get wiped from public view. A person whose record was erased in New Britain can legally say they were never arrested.
This means that not all released inmates from New Britain will show up in a search. The erasure law limits what you can find. If you need a complete picture, a formal criminal history check through the State Police Bureau of Identification is the most thorough option, though even that follows erasure rules.
Note: Erasure does not apply to serious felonies like murder, sexual assault, or crimes that require sex offender registration.
Fingerprinting in New Britain
The New Britain Police Department offers fingerprinting through Biometric ID Services. This is used for state criminal history checks and other background purposes. Fingerprinting is available on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No appointment is needed. The cost is $30 per person, and you pay in cash.
A state criminal history check through the State Police Bureau of Identification requires fingerprints. The state check costs $75 and the federal check is $13.25 on top of that. You can get fingerprinted in New Britain and then submit your request to the bureau at 1111 Country Club Road in Middletown. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, the bureau keeps a central file of criminal records for all people age 16 or older who have been charged with a crime in Connecticut. This is the most complete way to search for released inmates tied to New Britain.
Victim Alerts for New Britain
Crime victims in New Britain can sign up for alerts when an inmate is released. The DOC Victim Services Unit tracks status changes for inmates. Call 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov to register. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts, and the toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477.
VINELink is another way to track released inmates from New Britain. It 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 for notifications through the Connecticut VINELink portal. This covers bond releases, transfers, escapes, and end-of-sentence dates for anyone in the state system who was arrested in New Britain.
Both SAVIN and VINELink are free to use. You can sign up for both at the same time for the same inmate. Victims do not need to prove their status to use VINELink. Anyone can register for alerts on any inmate in the state DOC system, including people held after arrests in New Britain.
Hartford County Released Inmates
New Britain is in Hartford County. All state-level records for released inmates go through the Connecticut DOC, but the Hartford Judicial District courts handle criminal cases for the area. Hartford County has several cities and towns, and the county page covers the full scope of resources, court info, and search tools for the whole county. For more on how Hartford County handles released inmates records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to New Britain in Hartford County and the surrounding 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.