Litchfield County Released Inmates Search

Released inmates records in Litchfield County come from state-level sources, since Connecticut has not had county jails since 1968. The Connecticut Department of Correction runs all correctional facilities across the state, and Litchfield County does not have its own jail or prison. With a population near 185,000, it is one of the more rural counties in the state. Court records for released inmates go through the Litchfield Judicial District in Torrington. The Torrington Police Department and other local agencies keep arrest records that tie into the broader picture of released inmates in Litchfield County.

Litchfield County Inmate Records

There is no county jail in Litchfield County. All inmates are held in state-run facilities managed by the Connecticut Department of Correction. This has been the case since 1968, when the state took over all jails and prisons. Anyone arrested in Litchfield County who ends up in custody will be housed at a state facility somewhere in Connecticut. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, criminal history record information includes arrests, charges, sentences, and releases for all people held at DOC sites across the state.

The Connecticut DOC website is the main place to start when you need records on released inmates from Litchfield County. The DOC tracks both sentenced inmates and those held on accused status while they wait for trial. The agency updates its data each day, but records can change fast. A person may show up as in custody one day and be gone the next.

Note: Youthful offender and federal immigration detainee records are not part of the DOC search system.

Search Released Inmates in Litchfield County

The CT DOC inmate search tool lets you look up current and past inmates by name or inmate number. The DOC suggests that you type just the first few letters of a last name to get the best results. Less is more with this tool. You do not need to fill in every field. If the person has been released from DOC custody, they may not show up in the active search. In that case, you can call the DOC Public Information Office at (860) 692-7480 or email DOC.PIO@ct.gov to ask about released inmates from Litchfield County.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch has a separate case lookup tool for court records. The CT Judicial Branch case lookup shows criminal convictions from the past 10 years. It covers the Litchfield Judicial District at 50 Field Street in Torrington. Each criminal charge that led to a conviction will appear in the results. The court removes records about one month before the 10-year display period ends. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, the record of an arrest is a public document. It includes the name, address, and date and place of arrest for released inmates in Litchfield County.

You can find Litchfield County court information through the Connecticut Courts resource page for Litchfield County.

This page provides court details for the Litchfield Judicial District, which handles all criminal cases in the county.

Note: Juvenile cases and youthful offender cases do not show up in the public case lookup for Litchfield County.

Litchfield Judicial District Court Records

The Litchfield Judicial District court sits at 50 Field Street in Torrington, CT 06790. Call (860) 626-2100 for questions about court records. Even though the county seat is the town of Litchfield, the main courthouse is in Torrington. This is where criminal cases for the whole county get processed. Felony and misdemeanor charges both go through this court. Released inmates from Litchfield County who had state charges will have court records on file at this location.

Court records here show the charges, plea, verdict, and sentence for each case. Under C.G.S. § 1-210, most court records are public. But there are exceptions. Records tied to ongoing investigations, informant identities, and certain witness details may be withheld. You can also reach the Superior Court Records Center by email at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or by phone at (860) 263-2750. They handle disposed case files from all over the state, and that includes released inmates from Litchfield County.

Litchfield County Police Arrest Records

Each town in Litchfield County has its own police department that keeps local arrest records. The Torrington Police Department is the largest in the county. Torrington is the most populated city in Litchfield County, so it handles a bigger share of arrests than any other town here. The Litchfield Police Department serves the county seat area. Both departments maintain their own records and handle FOIA requests separately.

If you want a copy of an arrest report from a Litchfield County police department, you will need to submit a Freedom of Information Act request to the specific department that made the arrest. Copies of police reports in Connecticut typically cost $0.50 per page. Some departments may charge more for certified copies. Under C.G.S. § 1-215, the record of an arrest is public. It has to include the name, race, address, and the date, time, and place of the arrest. But there are limits. If a case is still under active investigation, the police can hold back some details. Reports that involve an arrest may not be available until all charges are done in court.

Other towns in the county with police departments include New Milford, Winsted, Sharon, Kent, and Salisbury. Each one keeps its own set of records for released inmates in Litchfield County. The right department to contact depends on where the arrest took place.

Note: Always confirm the fee schedule with the specific police department before sending payment for records.

Criminal History Checks for Litchfield County

The State Police Bureau of Identification runs criminal history checks for all of Connecticut. A state check costs $75. A federal check costs $13.25. Fingerprinting runs $15 on top of that. Under C.G.S. § 29-11, the bureau keeps a central file of criminal records for every person age 16 and older who has been charged with a crime in Connecticut. This includes anyone arrested in Litchfield County. Mail your request on form DPS-0846-C to 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT 06457. The bureau does not take requests by email or fax. A law enforcement agency must do the fingerprinting.

Litchfield County residents should also know about record erasure. Under C.G.S. § 54-142a, criminal records can be erased if charges were dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or ended in acquittal. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify for erasure after 7 years. Certain felonies can be erased after 10 years. The Clean Slate law made some of this automatic. So a search for released inmates in Litchfield County might not turn up every person who once had a record here. Erased records will not appear in any public search.

Victim Notification for Litchfield County Released Inmates

Crime victims in Litchfield County can sign up for alerts about inmate status changes. The DOC Victim Services Unit handles this. Call 888-869-7057 or email doc.victimservices@ct.gov to get started. CT SAVIN is the state automated notification system. The toll-free number is 1-866-277-7477. VINELink also provides online notification for released inmates through the Connecticut system. You can track bond releases, escapes, parole hearings, and end-of-sentence dates for inmates tied to Litchfield County cases.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles makes parole decisions for all inmates in the state. Their office is at 55 West Main Street in Waterbury. Parolees from Litchfield County cases are supervised by DOC staff. The board holds public hearings that victims can watch through a video feed. You can request a copy of a hearing through a Freedom of Information request sent to BOPPFOI@ct.gov. Under C.G.S. § 54-142g, these records are part of the broader criminal history record information that covers released inmates in Litchfield County.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles provides hearing schedules and other public information through its website.

Victims and the public can use this site to check on hearing dates for released inmates.

Note: You can sign up for both CT SAVIN phone alerts and VINELink online alerts at the same time for the same inmate.

Cities in Litchfield County

Litchfield County has two cities with populations over 25,000. Both rely on the state DOC for inmate records and the Litchfield Judicial District in Torrington for court cases. Each city has its own police department that keeps local arrest records for released inmates.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Litchfield County. If you need released inmate records from a different area, check the county where the arrest or court case took place.