Connecticut Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Connecticut criminal records.

Dispositions relating to criminal records in Connecticut are available generally for a period of 20 days from the date of the document. After that time, such requests must be made in writing to the Records Center. Likewise, dismissals are also available for 20 days except in the case of an appeal. After the 20th day the clerk may no longer admit to any knowledge that the case ever existed.

Connecticut criminal records may contain any or all of the following: arrest warrants, arrest reports, indictment information, receipts, documentation relating to youthful offender, accelerated rehabilitation, alcohol or drug education and family violence education programs, probation orders and other related documentation. A more detailed explanation is available in Connecticut Practice Book Section 7-13.

Criminal records in Connecticut that relate to juvenile crimes are not publicly available except to the victim of such crimes, just as it would be available in any other criminal proceeding.

To order a criminal background check, fill out the Connecticut Criminal Record mail-in form. Mail your application to:

In Connecticut, the state requires that you use a form available on the state Department of Public Safety website for all criminal background checks. Simply fill out the form and mail it is using US Mail. Faxed, emailed and otherwise sent forms will not be accepted. Each Connecticut criminal background check request costs $8.00. For more information visit: Connecticut Department of Corrections