Hartford County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What Are Hartford County Arrest Records?

Hartford County arrest records are official documents that provide a run-down of apprehensions made by law enforcement officers in the county after alleged criminal involvements. These records contain details such as the subject’s identifying information, alleged crimes, date of apprehension, name of arresting officer/agency, and other related data.

As Hartford County describes a group of cities and towns with independent governments and law enforcement agencies, Hartford County arrest records are maintained by the specific agency that carried out the arrest. The county is home to three cities: Bristol, New Britain, and Hartford (the state capital), as well as 27 towns. Each of these municipalities has a police department that provides criminal justice records for incidents that happened within its jurisdiction.

For example, an individual can obtain records for the city of Hartford by visiting the Records Division of the Hartford Police Department located at:

Public Safety Complex
253 High Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-4150

Crime Statistics

Hartford County recorded a total of 23,304 crimes in 2017. Compared to 2013 figures, the overall crime rate for the county rose by a modest 1.7%. A breakdown of 2017 violent crime data indicates that there were 40 murders, 226 rapes, 864 robberies, and 1,262 aggravated assaults. In the same year, incidences of property crimes include 2,770 burglaries, 15,832 larcenies, 2,310 motor vehicle thefts, and 191 arsons.

The five-year crime trend for Hartford County shows that murder (21.2%), rape (21.5%), larceny (4.5%), motor vehicle theft (46.5%), and arson (109.9%) rates increased between 2013 and 2017. On the other hand, the county recorded fewer cases of robbery (13.6%), aggravated assault (1.4%), and burglary (24.9%) in the same period.

What Are Hartford County Criminal Records?

Hartford County criminal records are official documents that provide a run-down of crimes and convictions of individuals in the county. These documents go further than Hartford arrest records and include details of prosecution and sentencing of arrested persons. Information contained in these records includes the subject’s identifying information, arrests, indictments, dispositions, incarceration, and other related data.

How Do I Get Hartford County Criminal Records?

Hartford County describes a group of cities and towns with independent governments and law enforcement agencies. The county is home to three cities: Bristol, New Britain, and Hartford (the state capital), as well as 27 towns. Each of these municipalities has a police department that provides criminal justice records for incidents that happened within its jurisdiction. To obtain criminal history records for the city of Hartford, visit the Records Division of the Hartford Police Department located at:

Public Safety Complex
253 High Street
Hartford, CT 06103

The Records Division is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. It is unavailable on Mondays and Sundays and open on Thursdays between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Call the Records Division at (860) 757-4150 to ask for the availability of the record you want. Requests for accident reports should go to the Department’s LexisNexis Police Report Search page. For other reports, download, print, and complete a Request Form. Mail this, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a business check or money order covering copy fees made payable to the CITY OF HARTFORD, to:

Hartford Police Department
Attn: Records Division
253 High Street
Hartford, CT 06103

The Hartford Police Department charges 50 cents per page for incident reports and $5 cash for a background check requested in person.

To obtain records for other cities in Hartford County, contact the Records Divisions of their police departments. The contact information for these city police departments are:

Bristol Police Records Division
131 North Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-3061

Opens from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. Charges 50 cents per side for police reports and $10 for local criminal record checks.

New Britain Police Department Records Bureau
10 Chestnut Street,
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 826-2711

Opens Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Charges 50 cents per page for all police reports. However, the fee for each certified copy of a police report is $5, while a CD containing police photos is $10. Each background record check attracts a charge of $15. All fees are only payable in cash.

Individuals may also get criminal records from the state police by submitting filled criminal history requests forms and mailing it along with fees via money or check to:

DESPP-SPBI
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457-2389

How to Find Hartford County Sex Offender Information?

Connecticut law empowers the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to maintain a central database of registered sex offenders living in the state. To find sex offenders living, working, and attending school in Hartford County, access the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry and use its search tools. Visitors to the website can find compliant and non-compliant offenders by name, email address, city, street address, and zip code.

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Hartford County Jail?

Like the rest of Connecticut, there are no county jails in Hartford County. The state jail in the county is the Hartford Correctional Center located at 177 Weston Street. Its contact number is (959) 200-3000. Call this number or visit the Department of Correction visitation webpage to find information about jail conditions and regulations.

Where and How to Find Hartford County Inmate Information?

Individuals interested in obtaining Hartford County Inmate Records from the Hartford Correctional Center may visit in person at 177 Weston Street or call (959) 200-3000. The Connecticut Department of Correction provides a handy inmate search tool to help members of the public locate individuals incarcerated in the Hartford Correctional Center and other state jails.

What Are Hartford County Court Records?

Hartford County Court Records are any files, documents, and other information that is generated or maintained by courts in the county concerning judicial proceedings and actions. Examples of these records include affidavits, judgment rolls, dockets, transcripts, and decrees maintained by the courts and divisions within the county jurisdiction.

The highest court in Hartford County is the Connecticut Supreme Court located at 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, while the next court in the Judicial Branch, the Appellate Court, is at 75 Elm Street, Hartford. The records of both courts are available online on the Supreme/Appellate Case Lookup webpage of the website of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

The State of Connecticut Superior Court in Hartford County is located at 95 Washington Street. This is the primary trial court in the county. It hears criminal, civil, family, and small claims cases. To view court documents for criminal cases, visit the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up portal and follow the links there. For civil cases, head to the Civil/Family/Housing/Small Claims Case Look-up portal.

Hartford County is home to several Probate Courts in different towns and cities of the county. Access case records for these records on the Case Look-up page of the website of the Connecticut Probate Courts.

Location of All Courts in Hartford County

Superior Courts in Harford County

Centralized Small Claims
80 Washington Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 756-7800
Phone: (866) 383-5927
Fax: (860) 756-7805

Geographical Area 12 at Manchester
410 Center Street,
Manchester, CT 06040
Phone: (860) 647-1091
Fax: (860) 645-7540

Geographical Area 13 at Enfield
111 Phoenix Avenue,
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 741-3727
Fax: (860) 741-3474

Geographical Area 14 at Hartford
101 Lafayette Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 566-1630
Fax: (860) 566-1983

Geographical Area 15 at New Britain
20 Franklin Square,
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 515-5080
Fax: (860) 515-5103

Geographical Area 17 at Bristol
Police/Court Complex
131 North Main Street,
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 582-8111
Fax: (860) 585-8799

Hartford Community Court
80 Washington Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 756-7020
Fax: (860) 756-7025

Hartford Judicial District
95 Washington Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 548-2700
Fax: (860) 548-2711

Housing Session at Hartford
80 Washington Street,
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 756-7920
Fax: (860) 756-7925

Housing Session at New Britain
20 Franklin Square,
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 515-5130
Fax: (860) 515-5138

Juvenile Matters and Detention Center at Hartford
920 Broad Street,
Hartford, CT 08106
Phone: (860) 244-7900
Fax: (860) 566-1658

New Britain Judicial District
20 Franklin Square,
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 515-5180
Fax: (860) 515-5185
Phone: (860) 515-5165 (Juvenile Matters)
Fax: (860) 515-5176 (Juvenile Matters)

Tax and Administrative Appeals Session
20 Franklin Square,
Room 310,
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 515-5145
Fax: (860) 515-5146

Probate Courts in Hartford County

Bristol/Plainville/Plymouth Probate Court
Probate District 19
240 Stafford Avenue,
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-6230
Fax: (860) 584-3818

Berlin Probate Court
Probate District 8
One Liberty Square,
P.O. Box 400,
New Britain, CT 06050
Phone: (860) 826-2696
Fax: (860) 826-2695

East Hartford Probate Court
Probate District 5
Town Hall,
740 Main Street,
East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (860) 291-7286
Fax: (860) 291-7211

Farmington - Burlington Probate Court
Probate District 10
Farmington Town Hall,
One Monteith Drive,
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 675-2360
Fax: (860) 673-8262

Glastonbury - Hebron Probate Court
Academy Building
2143 Main Street,
P.O. Box 6523,
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: (860) 652-7629
Fax: (860) 368-2520

Greater Windsor Probate Court
Probate District 4
Town Hall,
1540 Sullivan Avenue,
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: (860) 644-2511 ext. 271
Fax: (860) 648-5047

Hartford Probate Court
Probate District 1
250 Constitution Plaza,
3rd Floor,
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9150
Fax: (860) 724-1503

Hartford Regional Children's Probate Court
Probate District 60
250 Constitution Plaza,
3rd Floor,
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9190
Fax: (860) 722-6017

Newington Probate Court
Probate District 7
66 Cedar Street,
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 665-1285
Fax: (860) 665-1331

North Central Connecticut Probate Court
Probate District 11
820 Enfield Street,
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 253-6305
Fax: (860) 253-6388

Region #14 Probate Court
Probate District 14
9 Austin Drive, Suite 211,
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: (860) 295-6239
Fax: (860) 295-6122

Simsbury Regional Probate Court
Probate District 9
933 Hopmeadow Street,
P.O. Box 495,
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860) 658-3277
Fax: (860) 658-3204

Tobacco Valley Probate Court
Probate District 3
Town Hall,
50 Church Street,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Phone: (860) 627-1450
Fax: (860) 654-8919

West Hartford Probate Court
Probate District 2
Town Hall,
50 South Main Street,
Room 318,
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 561-7940
Fax: (860) 561-7591

What Are Hartford County Vital Records?

Hartford County vital records are government-generated certificates, decrees, licenses, and other documents that provide information about vital life events like marriages, divorces, births, and deaths that happened to people within the county’s jurisdiction. These records fall under the category of Hartford public records. However, there is no absolute access for all members of the public, except for informational or uncertified copies of these records.

Requesters will have to provide proof of valid claim and legitimate interest or relationship with the required documents to obtain certified copies of the record, especially birth records, which are restricted for 100 years. Note that there are various custodians of vital records at the state and county level, with each one having different fees and requirements.

Where and How to Get Hartford County Divorce Records

The Hartford Judicial District Clerk’s Office maintains all divorce records for the county. To obtain copies of a divorce decree, visit the Clerk’s Office in the courthouse where the divorce took place. Requests for these Hartford public record can also be sent via mail to the Hartford Judicial District Clerk’s Office at:

95 Washington Street,
Hartford, CT 06016
Phone: (860) 548-2700

The Clerk’s Office opens to the public from Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Where and How to Get Hartford County Marriage Records

The Vital Records Office of the Connecticut Department of Health provides copies of marriages and civil union certificates. Residents of Hartford County can obtain these from the State Vital Records Office by sending mail requests. Start by downloading and completing an Application for Copy of Marriage or Civil Union Certificate as appropriate. Send this to:

CT Department of Public Health
Vital Records Office
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Include a $20 money order covering copy fee made payable to Treasurer, State of CT. It is also possible to obtain these records from the local offices of the Vital Records in the towns and cities of Hartford County. Choosing this option requires completing a different Application for a Marriage or Civil Union Certificate Form. The local offices charge $20 for each copy of a marriage or civil union certificate. Send or bring the completed form to any local Vital Records office, including:

Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 566-6500

East Hartford Town Clerk
740 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108-3114
Phone: (860) 291-7230

Hartford Vital Records
550 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9690

West Hartford Town Clerk
50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 561-7430

Bristol Town & City Clerk
111 North Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-6200

New Britain Town & City Clerk
27 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051-2298
Phone: (860) 826-3344

Where and How to Get Hartford County Birth Records

The Vital Records Office of the Connecticut Department of Health provides copies of birth certificates. Residents of Hartford County can obtain these from the State Vital Records Office by sending mail requests. Start by downloading and completing an Application for Copy of Birth Certificate and send this to:

CT Department of Public Health
Vital Records Office
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Include a $30 money order made payable to Treasurer, State of CT. It is also possible to obtain these records from the local offices of the Vital Records in the towns and cities of Hartford County. Choosing this option requires completing a different Application for a Birth Certificate Form. The local offices charge $20 for each copy of the birth certificate. Send or bring the completed form to any local Vital Records or Town Clerk office.

Where and How to Get Hartford County Death Records

The Vital Records Office of the Connecticut Department of Health provides copies of death certificates. Residents of Hartford County can obtain these from the State Vital Records Office by sending mail requests. Start by downloading and completing an Application for Copy of Death Certificate and send this to:

CT Department of Public Health
Vital Records Office
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Include a $20 money order covering copy fee made payable to Treasurer, State of CT. It is also possible to obtain these records from the local offices of the Vital Records in the towns and cities of Hartford County. Choosing this option requires completing a different Application for a Death Certificate Form. The local offices charge $20 for each copy of death certificates. Send or bring the completed form and a $20 fee to any local Vital Records or Town Clerk office.

In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Are Property Records Open to the Public in Hartford County?

Hartford County Property Records are open to the public. According to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, all government records are made available for public inspection unless sealed by law.

Where and How to Find Property Records in Hartford County

Property records for Hartford County are under the purview of the Town Clerks for each municipality. For example, Windsor Locks Town property records are only obtainable from the Office Clerk of Windsor Locks Town.

Avon Town Clerk
60 West Main Street
Avon, CT 06001
Phone: (860) 409-4311

Berlin Town Clerk
Town Hall - 240 Kensington Road
Berlin, CT 06037
Phone: (860) 828-7036

Bloomfield Town Clerk
800 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860) 769-3507

Bristol City Clerk
City Hall - 111 N Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-6200

Burlington Town Clerk
Town Hall - 200 Spielman Highway
Burlington, CT 06013
Phone: (860) 673-6789 Ext 2

Canton Town Clerk
4 Market Street/P.O. Box 168
Collinsville, CT 06022
Phone: (860) 693-7870

East Granby Town Clerk
9 Center Street/ P.O. Box TC
East Granby, CT 06026
Phone: (860) 653-6528

East Hartford Town Clerk
Town Hall - 740 Main Street
1st Floor
East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (860) 291-7230

East Windsor Town Clerk
11 Rye Street
Broad Brook, CT 06016-0213
Phone: (860) 292-8255

Enfield Town Clerk
820 Enfield Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 253-6440

Farmington Town Clerk
Town Hall - 1 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 675-2380

Glastonbury Town Clerk
2155 Main Street/ P.O. Box 6523
Glastonbury, CT 06033-6523
Phone: (860) 652-7616

Granby Town Clerk
15 North Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
Phone: (860) 844-5308

Hartford Town and City Clerk
550 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 757-9749

Hartland Town Clerk
Town Hall - 22 South Road
East Hartland, CT 06027
Phone: (860) 653-0285

Manchester Town Clerk
Town Hall - 41 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Phone: (860) 647-3037

Marlborough Town Clerk
26 North Main St / P.O. Box 29
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: (860) 295-6206

New Britain Town Clerk
27 West Main Street
Rm 109
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 826-3347
Phone: (860) 826-3349

Newington Town Clerk
131 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 665-8545

Plainville Town Clerk
Municipal Center - 1 Central Square
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 793-0221 Ext 246, 247, 248

Rocky Hill Town Clerk
761 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: (860) 258-2705

Simsbury Town Clerk
Town Hall - 933 Hopmeadow Street
P.O. Box 495
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860) 658-3243

Southington Town Clerk
Town Hall - 75 Main Street
P.O. Box 152
Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 276-6211

South Windsor Town Clerk
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: (860) 644-2511 Ext 226 & 227

Suffield Town Clerk
83 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: (860) 668-3880

West Hartford Town Clerk
Town Hall - 50 South Main Street
Rm 313
West Hartford, CT 0610
Phone: (860) 561-7430

Wethersfield Town Clerk
505 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: (860) 721-2880

Windsor Town Clerk
275 Broad Street
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: (860) 285-1902

Windsor Locks Town Clerk
50 Church Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Phone: (860) 627-1441 Ext 312

How to Look Up Hartford County Property Records

Members of the public can look up property records for each municipality in Hartford County. Usually, searchable property records indexes are often available on the website of each Town Clerk. However, some towns such as Avon Town do not provide online record search services. Interested parties will, therefore, need to send a mail request or visit the Clerk in person to search for property records.

Location of Hartford County Property Assessors

City of Hartford Assessor
City of Hartford Department of Finance, Assessment Division
550 Main Street
Room 108
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone : (860) 757-9630

City of New Britain Assessor
27 West Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 826-3323

City of Bristol Assessor
111 North Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-6240

Town of Berlin Assessor
Berlin Town Hall
240 Kensington Road
Room 18
Berlin, CT 06037
Phone: (860) 828-7105

Town of Burlington Assessor
Burlington Town Hall
200 Spielman Highway
Burlington, CT 06013
Phone: (860) 673-6789

Town of Canton Assessor
4 Market Street
Collinsville, CT 06022
Phone: (860) 693-7842

Town of East Granby Assessor
9 Center Street
East Granby, CT 06026
Phone: (860) 653-2852

Town of East Hartford Assessor
East Hartford Town Hall
1st Floor
740 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (860) 291-7260

Town of East Windsor Assessor
11 Rye Street
Broad Brook, CT 06016
Phone: (860) 623-8878

Town of Enfield Assessor
820 Enfield Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 253-6339

Town of Farmington Assessor
1 Monteith Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 675-2370

Town of Glastonbury Assessor
2155 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: (860) 652-7604

Town of Granby Assessor
15 North Granby Road
Granby, CT 06035
Phone: (860) 844-5311

Town of Marlborough Assessor
26 North Main Street
Marlborough, CT 06447
Phone: (860) 295-6201

Town of Newington Assessor
131 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111
Phone: (860) 665-8530

Town of Plainville Assessor
Plainville Municipal Center
1 Central Square
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860) 793-0221

Town of Rocky Hill Assessor
761 Old Main Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: (860) 258-2722

Town of Simsbury Assessor
933 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860) 658-3251

Town of South Windsor Assessor
1540 Sullivan Avenue
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: (860) 644-2511

Town of Southington Assessor
Southington Town Hall
75 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 276-6205

Town of Suffield Tax Assessor
83 Mountain Road
Suffield, CT 06078
Phone: (860) 668-3866

Town of West Hartford Assessor
West Hartford Town Hall
Room 142
50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 561-7414

Town of Wethersfield Assessor
505 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: (860) 721-2810

Town of Windsor Assessor
275 Broad Street
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: (860) 285-1817

Town of Windsor Locks Assessor
50 Church Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Phone: (860) 627-1448