Connecticut criminal records are maintained by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), State Police Bureau of Identification. The Connecticut Centralized Criminal History Records System (CCHRS) provides access to state and national criminal history record information. Criminal history checks cost $75 for state and $13.25 for federal level. Court records are accessible through the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up system for criminal, civil, family, housing, small claims, and motor vehicle cases. DESPP also maintains the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry. The Department of Correction provides an online inmate search.
State Police Bureau of IdentificationProcesses criminal history checks. State check: $75. Federal check: $13.25. Not all fees required for all services.
CT Judicial Branch — Case Look-up HomeSearch Connecticut court cases including Supreme and Appellate, civil, family, criminal, motor vehicle, housing, and small claims.
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Criminal / Motor Vehicle Case Look-upSearch criminal and motor vehicle charges resulting in convictions within the past 10 years, including unvacated convictions.
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Connecticut Judicial Branch HomeOfficial CT courts portal. Case look-up, court locations, jury service, self-help resources, and attorney information.
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CT Public Records Online — Law LibraryComprehensive directory of Connecticut public records online including case look-up, divorce records, criminal convictions and pending cases.
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Connecticut Sex Offender RegistryDESPP maintains an updated searchable record of sex offenders registered in Connecticut. Search by name or address.
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CT DOC Inmate SearchSearch for current inmates using CT DOC number, name, or date of birth. Information on offenders currently incarcerated.
Did You Know? Connecticut Criminal History Checks Are Among the More Expensive in the Country
Connecticut charges separate fees for state and federal criminal history checks, and the combined cost is higher than most states. The process is handled through the DESPP State Police Bureau of Identification, not through the court system.
Court records are accessible separately through the Connecticut Judicial Branch case look-up system, which covers criminal convictions, pending cases, civil, family, and small claims matters. The court system and the DESPP criminal history are distinct — a court search is not a substitute for an official background check.
About Connecticut Criminal Records: Criminal history record information is maintained by the state central repository. Court records may provide additional case-level detail. For official background checks, contact the state criminal history agency listed above. Sex offender registries are updated by local law enforcement and maintained at the state level.