Find Stratford Released Inmates

Released inmates from Stratford can be found through a mix of state and local record systems. Stratford is a town in Fairfield County with a population near 53,610. There is no state prison in Stratford, so people sentenced here serve time at facilities like the Bridgeport Correctional Center or other DOC sites across the state. The Stratford Police Department keeps local arrest records, and the Connecticut Judicial Branch has an online case search that covers criminal cases from the Fairfield Judicial District. You can also check released inmates records through the CT DOC inmate lookup tool, which pulls data from all state facilities.

Stratford DOC Inmate Records

All jails and prisons in Connecticut are run by the state. The Connecticut Department of Correction took over every jail in 1968, so there are no county jails. Someone arrested in Stratford who gets jail time will be sent to a state DOC site. The closest one is the Bridgeport Correctional Center, which is just across the town line. That facility holds both sentenced inmates and people held on accused status while they wait for trial. The DOC main office is at 24 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield. You can call them at (860) 692-7480.

The DOC tracks every person who comes through a state facility. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, the criminal history record for an inmate includes the arrest, the charges, the sentence, and the release date. This applies to released inmates from Stratford regardless of which facility held them. If they went to Bridgeport CC, Cheshire CI, or any other site, the DOC has the record.

The CT DOC inmate search tool is the main way to look up released inmates from Stratford online. Type a few letters of the last name for best results. The tool updates each day. If the person has already left the system, the online tool may not list them. In that case, call the DOC Public Information Office. They can pull older records that are no longer in the online system.

Note: The DOC online search works best for people who are still in custody or were released within the past few years.

Stratford Police Arrest Records

The Stratford Police Department handles all local law enforcement in town. When someone is arrested in Stratford, the police create an arrest record. This record has the person's name, the charges, and the date of arrest. These records are the starting point for many released inmates cases. An arrest in Stratford can lead to a case in the Fairfield Judicial District court, which can then lead to time served in a state DOC facility.

Arrest records in Stratford are generally public. C.G.S. § 1-215 says that arrest records are public documents. They must include the name, address, and date of arrest. But there are some limits to what the police will share. Reports linked to active cases may be held back. If an arrest leads to charges that are still pending in court, the full report may not be available until the case is resolved. The names of informants or juvenile witnesses can also be kept from public view.

To get copies of arrest records for released inmates from Stratford, you can file a request with the police department. Put the person's full name and the date range in your request. The department follows the state FOIA rules, which give them four business days to respond. Copies usually cost $0.50 per page.

Stratford Released Inmates Court Records

Criminal cases from Stratford go to the Fairfield Judicial District courthouse at 1061 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT 06604. This court handles felony and misdemeanor cases for several towns in the area, including Stratford. The CT Judicial Branch case search shows criminal conviction records from the past 10 years. You can search by name or docket number. The records show charges, plea, verdict, and sentence for released inmates who went through this court.

Court records add a lot of detail to what you find in the DOC search. The DOC record tells you when someone was held and when they got out. The court record tells you why they were held in the first place, what they were charged with, and how the case ended. For released inmates from Stratford, using both tools together gives you a more complete picture of the case from start to finish.

Not every record will show up in the online search. 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 lets people erase certain misdemeanor convictions after 7 years and some felony convictions after 10 years. Once a record is erased, it will not appear in any court search for Stratford released inmates.

Note: Juvenile and youthful offender records are not included in the public court search system.

Stratford Released Inmates Search Tools

The Connecticut DOC runs the main search portal used to find released inmates from Stratford and every other town in the state. The DOC homepage links to the inmate search, facility listings, and other resources.

From this page you can get to the inmate lookup tool, find contact details for each facility, and access forms for records requests.

The DOC site also has information on reentry programs, parole guidelines, and victim notification. It serves as the central hub for anyone searching released inmates records in Stratford or anywhere else in the state. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the State Police Bureau of Identification also keeps a central file of criminal records, but that requires a formal request and fees.

Victim Alerts in Stratford

Crime victims in Stratford have several ways to track when an inmate is released. The DOC Victim Services Unit is the first point of contact. Call 888-869-7057 or send an email to doc.victimservices@ct.gov. They can tell you when a specific inmate tied to a Stratford case is set for release, transfer, or parole hearing.

CT SAVIN is an automated phone alert system. Call 1-866-277-7477 to sign up. You will get a call when the inmate's status changes. VINELink offers online alerts by email, text, or phone. You can register for both SAVIN and VINELink at the same time for the same inmate. The system covers bond releases, escapes, and end-of-sentence dates for released inmates from Stratford.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole decisions for state inmates. Their office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury. Victims can attend hearings by video. The board posts hearing schedules on their site. If someone from Stratford is up for parole, you can find the date and details there. Parolees are supervised by DOC staff in the community after release.

Criminal History Checks for Stratford

The State Police Bureau of Identification handles formal criminal history checks. 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 Stratford. A state-level check costs $75. A federal check through the FBI adds $13.25. Fingerprinting runs $15. You need form DPS-0846-C to start the process.

Mail your form and payment to the Bureau of Identification at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Call (860) 685-8480 if you have questions. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. You must get fingerprinted at a law enforcement agency. In Stratford, the police department can handle this for you.

The state check covers all arrests and convictions in Connecticut. The federal check adds records from other states and federal agencies. Keep in mind that erased records under C.G.S. § 54-142a will not appear on any check, even a formal one. This means some released inmates from Stratford may have records that are no longer on file.

Stratford 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 that relate to released inmates in Stratford. You can send a FOIA request to the Stratford Police Department, the town clerk, or any state agency that has the records you need.

There is no required form. Write a letter or email that says what records you want. Be clear about 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. The commission holds hearings and can order the agency to release the records if the denial was not proper under the law.

Some records are exempt. Active investigation files, sealed court records, and records that have been erased under C.G.S. § 54-142a are not available through FOIA. C.G.S. § 1-226 also sets rules on recording during certain hearings. But for most released inmates records in Stratford, the FOIA process is a direct path to the information you need.

Note: Always include as much detail as possible in your request to avoid delays or partial responses from the agency.

Fairfield County Released Inmates

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

Nearby Cities

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