Shelton Released Inmates

Released inmates from Shelton can be searched through state and local record systems in Connecticut. Shelton is a city in Fairfield County with a population near 42,805. The state runs all jails and prisons, so anyone sentenced in Shelton serves time at a state DOC facility. The nearest one is the Bridgeport Correctional Center, just a short drive south. You can look up released inmates through the CT DOC online search, the Judicial Branch case lookup, and the Shelton Police Department. These tools pull from different parts of the same system, so using more than one gives you the most complete picture.

Shelton DOC Released Inmates Search

The Connecticut Department of Correction is the main source for released inmate data from Shelton. Connecticut took control of all local jails in 1968. There are no county jails here. Every person held in custody goes into the state DOC system, no matter how short the stay. This means the DOC has records on every inmate who came through, including those tied to arrests in Shelton. The DOC main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. Call them at (860) 692-7480 for help with records that you can't find online.

The CT DOC inmate search tool is free and open to the public. Type the first few letters of a last name to start. The results show the inmate's name, date of birth, status, facility, and sentence details. It covers both current and recently released inmates. If the person left DOC custody more than a few years back, their record may not show in the online tool. Older records still exist but you may need to call or write to the DOC to get them.

Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history records include the arrest, charges, sentence, and release. This statute applies to every released inmate from Shelton, regardless of which facility held them.

Bridgeport Correctional Center and Shelton

The closest state facility to Shelton is the Bridgeport Correctional Center at 1106 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. You can reach them at (203) 579-6414. Many people arrested in Shelton end up at this facility. It holds both sentenced inmates and those on accused status who are waiting for trial. When these people are released, they become part of the DOC released inmate records you can search through the state portal.

Bridgeport CC is a medium security facility. It serves the Fairfield County area, which includes Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull, and several other towns. Someone held here on a Shelton case could be there for days or months, depending on their charges and bond status. After release, the DOC keeps the record on file. The online tool will show the person's last known facility, which is often Bridgeport CC for Shelton cases.

Shelton Police Arrest Records

The Shelton Police Department is the local law enforcement agency for the city. When someone gets arrested in Shelton, the police create an arrest record. This record has the person's name, charges, date, and other details. Arrest records are the first step in many released inmate cases. An arrest in Shelton leads to a case in the Fairfield Judicial District court, which can lead to time in a state DOC facility.

Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public. They must include the name and address of the person who was picked up, plus the date and charges. You can ask for copies of arrest logs from the Shelton police. Put the person's full name and the date range in your request. The department follows state FOIA rules and has four business days to respond. Copies run about $0.50 per page.

Police records fill in details that the DOC search does not show. The DOC tells you when someone was held and when they got out. The police file tells you how it all started.

Shelton Released Inmates Court Records

Criminal cases from Shelton go to the Fairfield Judicial District courthouse at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. This court handles felony and misdemeanor cases for towns across the Fairfield area. The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal conviction records from the past decade or so. Enter a name or docket number. The results show charges, plea, verdict, and sentence for released inmates who went through this court.

Court records and DOC records work well together. The DOC record tells you that a person served time and when they were released. The court record tells you what they were charged with, how the case ended, and what sentence the judge gave. For released inmates from Shelton, using both tools gives you a much more complete view of the case. Not all old cases show up online, but most from the last 15 to 20 years are in the system.

Be aware that C.G.S. § 54-142a allows record erasure in Connecticut. If charges were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or ended in acquittal, those records may be erased. The Clean Slate law also allows erasure of certain misdemeanor convictions after 7 years and some felonies after 10 years. Once erased, a record will not appear in any public search for Shelton released inmates.

Shelton Released Inmates Search Tools

The Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole hearings and release decisions for inmates across the state, including those with ties to Shelton cases. Their online portal has hearing schedules, contact details, and information on the parole process.

From this page you can find parole hearing dates, learn about victim notification rights, and get contact information for the board. The site covers all released inmates in Connecticut, not just those from Shelton.

Criminal History Checks for Shelton

The State Police Bureau of Identification handles formal criminal history checks in Connecticut. 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 the state. This includes released inmates from Shelton. A formal check is more thorough than a basic online search. Here is what it costs:

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

You need form DPS-0846-C to start. Mail it with payment to the Bureau of Identification at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Fingerprints are required. In Shelton, the police department can handle the fingerprinting for you. The state check covers all arrests and convictions in Connecticut. The federal check adds records from other states and federal agencies. Processing takes a few weeks. Keep in mind that erased records under C.G.S. § 54-142a will not appear, even on a formal check.

Victim Services for Shelton Cases

Crime victims in Shelton have several ways to stay informed about released inmates. The DOC Victim Services Unit is the first place to call. Reach them at 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov. They can tell you when a specific inmate tied to a Shelton case is set for release, transfer, or parole hearing. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, victims can access certain records that the general public cannot.

VINELink is an online notification system. You can sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone. The system will contact you when an inmate's custody status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. CT SAVIN is the phone based version of the same service. Call 1-866-277-7477 to register. You can use both VINELink and SAVIN at the same time for the same inmate.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole decisions. Victims can attend hearings by video. If someone connected to a Shelton case is up for parole, you can find the hearing date and details on the board's site. Parolees are supervised by DOC staff in the community after their release.

Shelton Public Records Requests

Connecticut has a strong Freedom of Information Act. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, records held by public agencies are presumed open. This includes arrest logs, police reports, and court documents tied to released inmates in Shelton. You can send a FOIA request to the Shelton Police Department, the city clerk, or any state agency that holds the records you want.

There is no special form. Write a letter or email that says what records you need. Include names, dates, and the type of document. The agency has four business days to respond. Most agencies charge $0.50 per page for copies. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. They hold hearings and can order the agency to release the records if the denial was not proper under the law. For most basic released inmate searches in Shelton, the free online tools will give you what you need. But FOIA is there when you need something specific that is not in the online systems.

Fairfield County Released Inmates

Shelton is part of Fairfield County. The county seat is Bridgeport, which is also where the Fairfield Judicial District courthouse sits. All state level inmate records for the area flow through the DOC and the court system. For a wider look at released inmates across the full county, check the Fairfield County page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Shelton in the Fairfield County area. Each has its own police department and local records tied to released inmates.