Arrest records are public information in Coventry, Connecticut, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-210, commonly known as the Freedom of Information Act. These records are maintained as public documents to ensure transparency in law enforcement operations and to uphold the public's right to information. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act establishes that government records, including arrest records, are presumptively open for public inspection unless specifically exempted by statute.
The Coventry Police Department maintains arrest logs that document all arrests made within the jurisdiction. These logs contain information about individuals who have been taken into custody and are updated regularly in accordance with state regulations. Public access to these records serves multiple governmental and societal purposes:
Certain portions of arrest records may be redacted or withheld if they contain information that falls under statutory exemptions, such as details that might compromise an ongoing investigation or information related to juvenile offenders as specified in Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-124.
Members of the public seeking arrest records in Coventry have multiple methods available for accessing this information. The Coventry Police Department has implemented digital systems that facilitate public access while maintaining necessary security protocols. Individuals may obtain arrest records through the following official channels:
The Coventry Police Department maintains current arrest logs that are accessible to the public. These records can be requested in person at:
Coventry Police Department
1712 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7331
Police Department Official Website
Public counter hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains court records related to arrests that have proceeded to court action. These records can be accessed through:
Tolland Judicial District Courthouse
69 Brooklyn Street
Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 896-4920
Connecticut Judicial Branch Website
Public counter hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Digital access options have been expanded as of 2025, allowing for remote retrieval of certain arrest record information:
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 1-212, fees may apply for copies of arrest records. As of 2025, the standard fee structure includes $0.50 per page for paper copies and $20 for certified copies of records.
Arrest records maintained by the Coventry Police Department contain standardized information as required by Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142g. These records document the circumstances and details of an arrest and typically include the following elements:
Biographical information of the arrested individual:
Arrest details:
Case processing information:
Evidentiary documentation:
The Coventry Police Department maintains these records in accordance with the department's records retention schedule as approved by the Connecticut State Library's Office of the Public Records Administrator. Standard arrest records are retained for a minimum of 75 years from the date of arrest, pursuant to records retention requirements.
Connecticut law provides mechanisms for the expungement of arrest records under specific circumstances. Expungement refers to the legal process by which arrest records are erased, destroyed, or sealed from public view. In Coventry, as throughout Connecticut, this process is governed by Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a.
Eligibility criteria for expungement of arrest records include:
The expungement process requires filing a petition with the Superior Court where the case was adjudicated. The petition must include:
Superior Court - Tolland Judicial District
69 Brooklyn Street
Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 896-4920
Court hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Upon approval of an expungement petition, the court will issue an order directing all agencies holding records related to the arrest to physically destroy such records or remove them from public access. This includes records held by:
Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142c, it is unlawful for any person whose records have been expunged to be required to disclose the fact of the arrest or proceedings to which the records pertained. After expungement, the individual may legally state that they have never been arrested with respect to the charges covered by the expunged records.