Arrest records are public documents in Middlesex County, Connecticut, pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Connecticut General Statutes § 1-200 et seq. This legislation establishes the public's right to access records maintained by governmental agencies, including those generated by law enforcement entities. The Connecticut FOIA operates under the presumption that all government records are open to public inspection unless specifically exempted by statute.
The Connecticut FOIA serves multiple public interests, including:
Certain portions of arrest records may be redacted or withheld under exemptions provided in Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210(b), particularly when disclosure would constitute an invasion of privacy, compromise an ongoing investigation, or endanger an individual's safety. Juvenile arrest records are subject to additional confidentiality protections under Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-124.
Middlesex County arrest records are accessible through various online platforms, though the comprehensiveness of digital availability varies by jurisdiction and record type. The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains electronic court records through its e-Services platform, which includes information on criminal cases resulting from arrests within the county.
The Middletown Police Department publishes recent arrest logs on its official website, providing the public with information about recent law enforcement activities within city limits. These online records typically include basic arrest information such as the arrestee's name, charges, and arrest date.
For state-level arrests, the Connecticut State Police provides access to certain records through its Reports and Records portal. This resource includes information about arrests made by state troopers operating within Middlesex County.
Users should note several limitations regarding online arrest records:
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a, records of dismissed cases or not guilty findings may be subject to erasure and thus may not appear in online databases even if initially available.
Members of the public seeking Middlesex County arrest records may utilize several official channels to obtain this information. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act establishes the legal framework for accessing these records, and multiple agencies maintain repositories of arrest data. The following methods are available for conducting arrest record searches:
Individuals may visit the following agencies to submit in-person requests:
Middlesex County Superior Court
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-6400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Middletown Police Department
222 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 638-4000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Connecticut State Police Troop F
315 Spencer Plains Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-2100
Hours: 24 hours daily
Digital platforms provide convenient access to certain arrest records:
Written requests may be submitted to the Records Division of the arresting agency. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-212, agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying records. Requests should include:
Limited information may be available via telephone:
Middlesex Judicial District Clerk's Office
(860) 343-6400
Connecticut State Police Public Information Office
(860) 685-8230
Requestors should note that pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-214, certain personal information may be redacted from arrest records prior to disclosure.
Middlesex County arrest records contain standardized information as mandated by Connecticut General Statutes § 54-36n and departmental policies. These documents serve as official accounts of law enforcement actions and typically include the following elements:
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a, records pertaining to arrests that did not result in conviction may be subject to erasure after specified time periods, affecting their availability in public records.
The State of Connecticut provides legal mechanisms for the expungement of certain arrest records under specific circumstances. This process, governed primarily by Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a, allows for the erasure of records pertaining to arrests that did not result in conviction or that meet other statutory criteria.
Individuals may qualify for expungement in Middlesex County under the following circumstances:
The expungement procedure typically involves:
Middlesex Superior Court Clerk's Office
1 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-6400
When an arrest record is expunged pursuant to Connecticut law:
Certain exceptions exist for law enforcement and judicial access to expunged records in limited circumstances, as provided in Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a(e).
First-time offenders charged with less serious crimes may apply for the Accelerated Rehabilitation program under Connecticut General Statutes § 54-56e. Successful completion results in dismissal of charges and eligibility for subsequent expungement.