Connecticut Inmate Search

Connecticut inmate records typically consist of a paper trail following a person who enters the state justice system by committing a crime and going to prison or jail. They usually are a compilation of forms, mugshots, documents, forms, fingerprints, audio clips, videos, and other details. People who obtain these records can expect to see personal and administrative information regarding their incarcerated loved one.  

Personal details include identifying information such as the inmate's full name, aliases, gender, age, race, date of birth, nationality, ethnicity, hair color, eye color, height, weight, and defining marks (tattoos, scars). Inmate records also contain official data such as the inmate's booking date and time, arresting agency, criminal history, current charges, bail or bond amount, sentence information, court dates, facility location, and projected release date. These records may be paper or electronic such as video tapings, audio recordings, or computer records. 

According to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, inmate records are publicly available. The general public or interested parties can obtain these records from record custodians upon request. The Connecticut Department of Corrections primarily maintains and disseminates inmate records and related information in Connecticut. However, you can still access these records at your local police department or sheriff's office.  

The Connecticut corrections system features numerous correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, and federal prisons. Search criteria typically depend on the type of facility, as follows: 

State-Run Prisons 

Connecticut features 20 state prisons that house long-term offenders convicted of various felonies. The Connecticut Department of Corrections is in charge of the safety and custody of the more than 14000 offenders in these facilities. One state-run facility is a reintegration center designed to assist offenders in smoothly reintegrating into society upon release. Each state prison holds inmates based on crime severity and gender. 

To conduct an inmate search, visit the DOC's official website and click "Inmate Search" on the list of frequently asked questions. This will direct you to the "Offender Information Search" tool. It requires you to provide one or more of the following details: 

• CT DOC Inmate Number 
• Last Name 
• First Name 
• Date of Birth 

For better search results, enter only the inmate number or the first few letters of the offender's last name. If you face any challenge while searching offender information, click "Search Hints." 

It is important to note that information regarding inmates is available as public service and in public safety's interest.  

Questions about inmates under ICE's custody should be directed to the ICE regional office at 617-565-4946. 

County Jail Offenders 

Connect comprises 29 county and city jails. Typically, county sheriff's offices operate and manage county jails. These correctional facilities primarily house detainees awaiting trial, bond or offenders serving short-term sentences of a year or less. They hold offenders convicted of less severe offenses, such as misdemeanor crimes.  

You can conduct a jail inmate search using the CT DOC's inmate search tool. The search result usually returns essential information regarding the inmate, including location, bond amount, sentence length, and release date. 

Federal Prisoners 

There are two stand-alone federal prisons and one prison camp in Connecticut under the Northeast Regional Office. These federal facilities house a total of 862 incarcerated offenders. If you believe your loved one is serving time in federal prison, visit the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) official site. 

BOP allows you to conduct an inmate search using the "Find an Inmate" search tool.