Connecticut Criminal Records

1Connecticut Statewide Criminal Search Resources

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.

• CT Criminal Records, Division of Criminal Justiceportal.ct.govCriminal records are maintained by the Connecticut State Police. Processes requests for criminal record checks and letters of good conduct.
• State Police Bureau of Identificationportal.ct.govProcesses criminal history checks. State check: $75. Federal check: $13.25. Not all fees required for all services.
• State and National Background Check Programportal.ct.govCCHRS system provides access to state and national criminal history record information for authorized purposes.
• CT Judicial Branch, Case Look-up Homejud.ct.govSearch Connecticut court cases including Supreme and Appellate, civil, family, criminal, motor vehicle, housing, and small claims.
• Criminal / Motor Vehicle Case Look-upwww.jud.ct.govSearch criminal and motor vehicle charges resulting in convictions within the past 10 years, including unvacated convictions.
• Connecticut Judicial Branch Homewww.jud.ct.govOfficial CT courts portal. Case look-up, court locations, jury service, self-help resources, and attorney information.
• CT Public Records Online, Law Librarywww.jud.ct.govComprehensive directory of Connecticut public records online including case look-up, divorce records, criminal convictions and pending cases.
• Connecticut Sex Offender Registryportal.ct.govDESPP maintains an updated searchable record of sex offenders registered in Connecticut. Search by name or address.
• CT DOC Inmate Searchportal.ct.govSearch for current inmates using CT DOC number, name, or date of birth. Information on offenders currently incarcerated.
• Connecticut VINELink, Victim Notificationvinelink.vineapps.comSearch for offenders in Connecticut custody and register for automated victim notification of custody status changes.

2Federal & National Authoritative Sources

These federal and national sources complement Connecticut's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Connecticut state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.