South Windsor Released Inmates
Released inmates records for South Windsor come from state and local sources that each hold a piece of the picture. The South Windsor Police Department keeps arrest data for the town, and the Connecticut Department of Correction tracks every person who has been held in a state facility. South Windsor is part of Hartford County, so the Hartford Judicial District court deals with criminal cases from the area. Court records, police logs, and DOC inmate data all matter when you search for released inmates tied to South Windsor. The town has about 27,000 residents and its own police force that works with state agencies on these records.
South Windsor Quick Facts
South Windsor DOC Inmate Records
Connecticut has run all jails and prisons at the state level since 1968. There are no county jails here. Anyone from South Windsor who served time was held in a state facility. The Connecticut DOC website is where you start when looking up current and past inmates. The DOC keeps files on every person who has been in its care. The data gets updated each day.
The CT DOC inmate search tool lets you look up inmates by name or inmate number. For the best results, type just a few letters of the last name. The search covers all state facilities. If someone from South Windsor was held at the Hartford Correctional Center or any other site, they will show up in this tool. For people who have left the system, the tool may still hold their record. If it does not, call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480.
The Connecticut DOC portal has more info on its inmate information page, including links to facility contacts and victim services.
The DOC site also lists each facility in the state, along with phone numbers and mailing addresses for records requests.
The Hartford Correctional Center is the closest state facility to South Windsor. It sits at 177 Weston Street in Hartford. Most people picked up in South Windsor who are held before trial go to this site. When an inmate leaves the Hartford Correctional Center, the DOC logs the release date, the type of release, and any terms like parole or special parole. These details are part of the released inmates record for people from South Windsor.
South Windsor Police Released Inmates
The South Windsor Police Department is the main local source for arrest records in town. Officers keep files on all arrests they make. When someone is taken into custody and later released, the department has a record of it. The Records Division handles requests for arrest reports and other police files.
Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public. Anyone can ask for them. The record must include the name, address, and date of the arrest. Copies of police reports cost $0.50 per page under state rules. Some reports tied to an open case may not be ready until the court proceedings wrap up. That is a common hold you might run into when you ask for a report.
South Windsor police handle most local crime in town. For cases that involve state agencies, the records may be split between the local department and the state. If you need records from both, you may have to make separate requests. The police department website has contact info for reaching their records staff and more details on what they can provide.
| Department | South Windsor Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | southwindsor-ct.gov/police-department |
South Windsor Court Records
Criminal cases from South Windsor go to the Hartford Judicial District. The court is at 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. The CT Judicial Branch case lookup is a free tool that shows criminal convictions from the past 10 years. You can search by name or docket number. This is one of the best ways to check court outcomes for released inmates from South Windsor without going anywhere.
Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most court records in Connecticut are public. Criminal case files show the charges, court dates, and final result. If someone was convicted and served time, the court record connects to the DOC record. These two sources give you a full look at a released inmate's case from South Windsor. One covers the legal side. The other covers the custody side.
Not all records show up in the public search. Youthful offender cases are sealed. Juvenile cases are not public. Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, records can be erased if charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in acquittal. The Clean Slate law in Connecticut has grown to cover more older convictions too. Some released inmates from South Windsor may not appear in a court search if their records have been erased under these rules.
South Windsor Criminal History Checks
A formal criminal history check gives more detail than the free online tools. The State Police Bureau of Identification handles these. A state check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI is $13.25. You also pay $15 for fingerprinting. Mail your request using form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax.
Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central criminal record file on everyone age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in the state. This file has arrest data, charges, convictions, and sentences. It pulls from all courts and all police departments, not just South Windsor. This is the most complete source for released inmates records in Connecticut. Processing takes a few weeks once they get your form and payment.
South Windsor residents who need fingerprints for the check can contact the local police department to ask about scheduling. Getting prints done locally saves you a trip to Middletown or some other office. The bureau sends results by mail. There is no way to get them faster through an online portal at this time.
Victim Alerts for South Windsor
Crime victims in South Windsor can sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The DOC Victim Services Unit runs this program. Call 888-869-7057 to get started. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts when there is a change in custody status. The toll-free SAVIN line is 1-866-277-7477. You can get alerts for bond releases, escapes, parole hearings, and release dates.
VINELink is another way to track inmates in the Connecticut system. You can sign up for phone, email, or text alerts when an inmate is released, moved, or escapes. This covers inmates at all state facilities, including those arrested in South Windsor. Both SAVIN and VINELink are free. You can use both at the same time and track more than one inmate.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles in Waterbury handles parole decisions. Victims can watch hearings through a video feed. If an inmate tied to a South Windsor case is up for parole, the board will let registered victims know before the hearing date. Parolees are watched by DOC staff once they leave a facility. This is a separate process from the alert system, but both help victims stay on top of released inmates connected to South Windsor cases.
South Windsor Record Erasure Rules
Connecticut allows record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a. If a record has been erased, it will not show up in any search. The person can legally say the arrest never took place. Records may be erased when charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or end in acquittal. Some misdemeanor convictions can be erased after 7 years. Certain felonies qualify after 10 years under the Clean Slate law.
This matters when you look up released inmates in South Windsor. Some people who were arrested and held may have no trace left in the system. The DOC search, court lookup, and police records would all come back empty for that person. The Clean Slate law has grown over the past few years to cover more types of cases, and the number of erased records goes up each year. A gap in the data does not always mean there was no case. It may just mean the record was erased under state law.
If you think your own record should have been erased but it still shows up, you can file a petition with the court or contact the State Police Bureau of Identification. They can check the status and fix errors if the record should have been removed already.
South Windsor Public Records Requests
Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act gives you the right to access most government records. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, public records include arrest data, court files, and agency documents. You can submit a FOIA request to the South Windsor Police Department or any other town office. The law says agencies must respond within four business days.
Some records have limits. Under C.G.S. § 1-210(b), law enforcement can hold back records that would hurt an active case. Informant names, details about how an investigation was run, and some witness info may be kept private. Sealed and erased records under C.G.S. § 54-142a are also off limits. But basic arrest records for released inmates in South Windsor are open to anyone who asks. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
If an agency turns down your request, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. They review the case and can order the agency to hand over the records. This process is free and does not need a lawyer. It is a useful option if you run into trouble getting released inmates records from any South Windsor office.
Hartford County Released Inmates
South Windsor is in Hartford County. The county covers more than 30 towns and cities in central Connecticut. The Hartford Correctional Center is the main state facility in the area, and the Hartford Judicial District handles criminal cases from across the county. For a broader look at released inmates records, resources, and search tools that cover the full county, visit the Hartford County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities and towns are close to South Windsor. If the person you are looking for was arrested or charged in a different area, check the city where the case took place. Released inmates records are tied to the location of the arrest and court, not where the person lives now.