Search Wethersfield Released Inmates
Released inmates records for Wethersfield are managed by the Connecticut Department of Correction, which has its main office right in town at 24 Wolcott Hill Road. Wethersfield sits in Hartford County with a population of about 27,372, and all criminal cases from the area go through the Hartford Judicial District. Since Connecticut took over every jail and prison from the counties back in 1968, no local lock-up exists in Wethersfield. The state DOC runs it all. Anyone who served time after a Wethersfield arrest went through a state facility, and their records are in the DOC system. You can also check with the Wethersfield Police Department for local arrest files that may not show up in the state search.
Wethersfield Quick Facts
DOC Headquarters in Wethersfield
Wethersfield is home to the Connecticut Department of Correction headquarters. The main office sits at 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109. This is the agency that runs every state prison and jail in Connecticut. It also keeps the records for all released inmates across the state. Having the DOC headquarters in town gives Wethersfield a direct tie to the state's inmate records system that no other town in Connecticut has.
You can call the DOC at (860) 692-7480. The Public Information Office at that same address handles records requests from the public. If you need info on a released inmate tied to a Wethersfield case, or any case in the state for that matter, this is where those files are kept. Walk-in visits to the main office are possible, but call first to make sure the right staff person is on site. Bring a photo ID.
The DOC also runs the Victim Services Unit from the same Wethersfield address. Call 888-869-7057 for that office. Victims of crime can get updates on an inmate's status, release date, and parole hearings through this unit. It is free and open to anyone who was a victim in a case that led to a state DOC sentence.
Wethersfield Released Inmates Search
The CT Department of Safety and Emergency Services works with the DOC and courts to keep criminal records in one place. The state portal below shows the DESPP homepage, which links to background check tools, sex offender info, and other public safety data for all towns in Connecticut.
From the DESPP site you can find links to the sex offender registry, the Bureau of Identification for criminal history checks, and other state public safety tools. These apply to Wethersfield and every other town in the state.
Wethersfield Inmate Lookup Online
The CT DOC inmate search is the main tool for finding released inmates from Wethersfield. Type in a last name or inmate number. Use just a few letters for wider results. The search covers all state facilities.
Results show the inmate's name, DOC number, facility, and status. If a person was released, the record may still show up depending on how long ago they left DOC custody. The tool updates each day. It covers current inmates and some who were let go in recent years. For older records, you will need to contact the DOC office in Wethersfield by phone or mail.
Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information includes arrest data, charges, court results, and release dates. This law sets out what counts as a criminal record in Connecticut and how it can be shared. The DOC search tool falls under this framework.
Wethersfield Police Department Records
The Wethersfield Police Department keeps its own arrest and incident files. These are not the same as the state DOC records. If someone was arrested in Wethersfield but not sent to a state facility, the police department is where to look. Local arrest logs, booking info, and incident reports are all held by this office.
Under C.G.S. § 1-210, arrest records are public. The name of the person and the charges are open to anyone who asks. Police incident reports that are part of an open case may be held back until that case wraps up. Once a case is closed, those records become public too in most situations.
| Office | Wethersfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | wethersfieldct.com/police-department |
| Judicial District | Hartford Judicial District, 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
Call the police department before going in person. Hours can change, and you may need to fill out a form for your request. A photo ID is needed for in-person pickups. The police records cover arrests made by Wethersfield officers only. Cases in other towns will not be in their files.
Hartford Court Records for Wethersfield
Cases from Wethersfield go to the Hartford Judicial District. The courthouse is at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. Court records include charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. These are not the same as DOC inmate files or police arrest logs. Each system holds a different piece of the picture.
The CT Judicial Branch case lookup lets you search criminal cases by name or docket number. It covers roughly the last 10 years of cases. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records are public and show the name, address, and date of the arrest. The court case lookup adds what took place after the arrest. This makes it a good tool for checking on released inmates from Wethersfield who went through the court system.
Some records are not in the online system. Juvenile cases and sealed records stay out of public view. Records erased under the Clean Slate law will not show up either. If you search a name and get no results, the record may have been erased rather than never existing at all.
Wethersfield Criminal History Checks
A check from the Wethersfield Police Department covers only arrests made by local officers. For a full look at someone's criminal record across all of Connecticut, you need to go through the State Police Bureau of Identification in Middletown.
The state check costs $75. A federal add-on is $13.25. Fingerprinting runs $15 and must be done by a law enforcement agency. You submit the request on form DPS-0846-C. Mail it to the Bureau of Identification at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. They do not take requests by email.
Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a file on every person age 16 or older who has been charged with a crime in the state. That means the results cover Wethersfield along with every other town. This is the most complete way to look into someone's criminal past when the local police check or the DOC inmate search is not enough on its own.
Record Erasure and Wethersfield Released Inmates
Connecticut's Clean Slate law affects which released inmates records you can find from Wethersfield. Some records are erased by law, and once that happens, they are gone from every public search tool.
Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, charges that were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or ended with an acquittal get erased. Certain misdemeanor convictions qualify after 7 years. Some felony convictions become eligible after 10 years. The process is now automatic for many offenses. When a record is erased, the arrest, court data, and DOC file all get wiped from public view. A person with an erased record can legally say they were never arrested. This holds true for released inmates from Wethersfield just like anywhere else in Connecticut.
Violent felonies and sex crimes are not eligible. Those records stay in the system for good and will still show up in any search.
Victim Alerts for Wethersfield
Victims of crime in Wethersfield can track an inmate's status through the DOC Victim Services Unit. Since that office is based right in Wethersfield at 24 Wolcott Hill Road, it is as local as a state service gets. Call 888-869-7057 to sign up for updates on a specific inmate.
VINELink is another option. It is free and lets you track any inmate in the Connecticut DOC system. You get alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. Bond releases, transfers, and end-of-sentence dates are all covered. You do not have to prove you are a victim to use VINELink. Anyone can sign up to track any inmate.
CT SAVIN is a third tool. Call 1-866-277-7477 for phone alerts on status changes. You can use SAVIN and VINELink at the same time for the same inmate if you want more than one layer of notice. All three services are free.
Wethersfield Pardons and Paroles
The Board of Pardons and Paroles decides who gets paroled in Connecticut. Victims in Wethersfield cases can attend hearings or watch by video. The board also handles pardon applications for people who want their records cleared in a way that goes beyond what the Clean Slate law provides.
Released inmates from Wethersfield cases who are on parole get supervised by DOC staff. If you want to know if a person is currently on parole, check the DOC inmate search or call the Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480. Since the DOC office is right in Wethersfield, you may also be able to make an in-person request. Parole violations send a person back to a DOC facility, and that change shows up again in the state search tool.
Wethersfield Legal Resources
Connecticut Legal Services covers Hartford County, which includes Wethersfield. They offer free legal help to people with low income on issues tied to criminal records. Call Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut at 1-800-453-3320 to find out if you qualify and which program can help.
The Hartford County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. The Connecticut Bar Association runs a statewide line at (860) 525-6052. If you need help with record erasure under C.G.S. § 54-142a, a lawyer can sort out which of your records are eligible. The Hartford Superior Court has a self-help center where staff can point you to the right forms for released inmates record requests and other filings.
Hartford County Released Inmates
Wethersfield is in Hartford County. All state-level records for released inmates go through the Connecticut DOC, and court cases are handled by the Hartford Judicial District. Hartford County has close to 900,000 people spread across dozens of towns. For more on county-wide resources, court info, and links to state databases, check the Hartford County released inmates page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Wethersfield in Hartford County and the surrounding area. If you need released inmates records from a different city, check the page for where the arrest took place. Each police department keeps its own local files, and court cases may go through a different judicial district.