Windsor Released Inmates Search
Released inmates records for Windsor are held by a mix of state and local sources. The Windsor Police Department keeps arrest records for the town, while the Connecticut Department of Correction tracks all inmates who have served time in state facilities. Windsor sits in Hartford County, so the Hartford Judicial District court handles criminal cases from the area. Court filings, DOC data, and local police records all come into play when you look up released inmates in Windsor. With a population near 30,000, Windsor has its own police force that works with state agencies to keep records on arrests and releases in town.
Windsor Quick Facts
Windsor DOC Inmate Records
Connecticut runs all jails and prisons at the state level. This has been the case since 1968. There are no county jails in the state, so anyone from Windsor who served time was in a state facility. The Connecticut DOC website is the main hub for looking up current and past inmates. The DOC keeps records on each person who has been in its care, and the data is updated each day.
The CT DOC inmate search tool lets you look up inmates by name or inmate number. The DOC says to type just a few letters of the last name for the best results. This tool covers every state facility. If someone from Windsor was held at the Hartford Correctional Center or any other site, they show up in this search. For people who have left the system, the tool may still have their record. If it does not, call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480 to ask about older files.
The Hartford Correctional Center at 177 Weston Street in Hartford is the closest state facility to Windsor. Most people picked up in Windsor who are held before trial go to this site. When inmates leave, the DOC logs the release date, type of release, and any terms like parole. These details form the core of a released inmates record for people from Windsor.
Windsor Police Released Inmates
The Windsor Police Department is the main local source for arrest records in town. They keep files on all arrests made by Windsor officers. When someone is taken into custody and later released, the police department has a record of that event. The Records Division handles requests for arrest reports and other police records.
Under C.G.S. § 1-215, arrest records in Connecticut are public. That means anyone can ask for them. The record must include the name, address, and date of arrest. You can request copies from the department. Copies of police reports in Connecticut cost $0.50 per page under state rules. Some reports tied to a current case may not be ready until court proceedings end.
The Windsor Police Department website has contact info for the records staff and details on how to reach them.
The site also lists services the department offers, including fingerprinting schedules and forms for records requests.
| Department | Windsor Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | windsorct.com/police-department |
Windsor Court Records Search
Criminal cases from Windsor go to the Hartford Judicial District. The court is at 95 Washington Street in 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 a good way to check court outcomes for released inmates from Windsor without leaving home.
Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most court records in Connecticut are public. Criminal case files show the charges, court dates, and final outcome. If someone was convicted and served time, the court record links to the DOC record. Together, these two sources give you a full picture of a released inmate's case in Windsor. The court handles the legal side. The DOC handles the custody side.
Some records do not 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 has also grown to cover more older convictions. This means some released inmates from Windsor may not appear in a court search if their records have been erased.
The case lookup does not show pending cases or cases that ended without a conviction in most situations.
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 requests. 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 Windsor. The check is the most complete source for released inmates records in Connecticut. Processing takes a few weeks once the bureau gets your form and payment.
Windsor residents who need fingerprints for the check can contact the local police department to ask about scheduling. Getting prints done locally saves a trip to Middletown or another site.
You can also check the sex offender registry at the Connecticut DESPP site. This search is free and separate from the paid criminal history check. It shows anyone on the registry who lives in or near Windsor.
Victim Alerts for Windsor
Crime victims in Windsor can get alerts when an inmate's status changes. The DOC Victim Services Unit runs this program. Call 888-869-7057 to sign up. CT SAVIN sends phone alerts. 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. Both SAVIN and VINELink are free. You can use both at the same time. There is no limit on the number of inmates you can track.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole decisions for all state inmates. Victims can watch hearings through a video feed. If an inmate tied to a Windsor case is up for parole, the board will let you know before the hearing as long as you have signed up. Parolees are watched by DOC staff once they leave. This is a separate process from the alert system, but both help victims stay on top of released inmates connected to Windsor cases.
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 are eligible for erasure after 7 years, and certain felonies qualify after 10 years under the Clean Slate law.
This matters for anyone looking up released inmates in 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. 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.
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 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 Windsor are open to anyone who asks.
If an agency turns down your request, you can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. They look at the case and can order the agency to hand over the records. This process is free and does not need a lawyer. It is worth using if you hit a wall trying to get released inmates records from any Windsor office.
Hartford County Released Inmates
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 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.