Search Hamden Arrest Records

Hamden booking reports document arrests made by the Hamden Police Department. Hamden is a town of about 61,000 people in New Haven County. The police department posts daily arrest logs online showing who was arrested, what charges were filed, and when the arrest happened. These logs are public records under Connecticut law. Hamden also provides monthly reports and statistics on police activity. All inmate custody records are managed by the Connecticut Department of Correction since the state consolidated county jails in 1968.

Hamden Daily Arrest Logs

Hamden posts daily arrest logs online. These logs list everyone arrested each day. They include names, ages, addresses, charges, and arrest dates. You can find these logs at hamdenpd.com/monthlyreports. The site has logs from September 2024 through the current date. Each log is a PDF file you can view or download.

The daily logs give you quick access to recent arrest data in Hamden. You do not need to call the police or go to the station. The logs are updated regularly and available to anyone. This is the fastest way to see who was arrested in Hamden in the past few months.

Hamden also publishes monthly reports and monthly statistics on the same page. These documents show broader trends in arrests and police activity. Daily activity logs cover all calls for service, not just arrests. You can see incidents, traffic stops, and other police actions in Hamden.

Note: Daily arrest logs in Hamden are available from September 2024 to the present.

Hamden Police Records Division

The Hamden Police Records Division keeps all arrest records and police reports. They store files, maintain records, and handle requests from the public. You can get copies of booking reports and incident reports from this division. Records are located at the police station on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden.

To get a copy of an arrest report in Hamden, call the Records Division at the number above. Ask if your report is ready and how much it costs. You must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the report mailed to you. You also need a copy of your photo ID with your request.

The Records Division handles requests for accident reports, incident reports, and arrest records. Each type of report may have different fees and processing times. Call ahead to confirm what you need and when you can pick it up in Hamden.

Hamden Police Open Data

Hamden Police make some data available through an open government portal. You can download datasets on arrests, incidents, and other police activity. This data covers multiple years and gives a broad view of law enforcement in Hamden.

The open data portal is at opengovernment.io/hamden-police-data-downloads/. The data is in spreadsheet format. You can filter and analyze it on your own. This is useful for research or tracking trends in booking reports over time in Hamden.

The datasets do not replace individual arrest records. If you need a report on a specific arrest, you still need to contact the Records Division. But if you want general stats or a big-picture look at arrests in Hamden, the open data portal is a good resource.

Connecticut Inmate Records

Connecticut does not have county jails. All inmates are held in state facilities run by the Connecticut Department of Correction. If someone is arrested in Hamden and held in custody, they are sent to a state correctional center. This has been the system since 1968 when the state took over all local jails.

The DOC runs an inmate search tool at ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us/searchop.asp. You can search by name, date of birth, or DOC inmate number. The system shows where the person is held, what charges they face, and their custody status. It also shows photos for most inmates.

This database updates every day. It covers people who are currently in custody. If someone was arrested in Hamden and released on bond, they will not show up in the inmate search. The system only tracks those who are physically in DOC custody at a state facility.

Inmate info includes:

• Name and inmate number
• Date of birth
• Status (sentenced or accused)
• Primary offense
• Current facility location
• Admission date
• Sentencing and release dates if applicable
• Photo

Note: Records for youthful offenders and ICE detainees are not included in the DOC inmate search.

Court Records for Hamden Arrests

After an arrest in Hamden, criminal charges go to the Connecticut courts. The Connecticut Judicial Branch handles all court cases in the state. You can search for cases online through several court databases. These show what happens after the booking, like hearings, pleas, and verdicts.

The main page for criminal searches is at jud.ct.gov/crim.htm. From there you can access tools for convictions, pending cases, arrest warrants, and daily dockets. Each tool covers a different part of the court process in Hamden and New Haven County.

Court records are separate from booking reports. The police create the booking report when they arrest someone. The court creates case records after charges are filed. Both are public but kept by different agencies in Connecticut.

Available court searches:

• Convictions by defendant name
• Convictions by docket number
• Pending cases by name
• Pending cases by docket number
• Daily dockets by court
• Arrest warrants database

Conviction records stay online for up to 10 years depending on the type of offense. Juvenile cases and infractions do not appear in public searches. Youthful offender cases are also excluded from online databases in Connecticut.

Public Access to Arrest Records in Hamden

Connecticut law makes arrest records public. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act says anyone can ask to see booking reports and arrest logs. You do not need a reason to request records in Hamden. The law gives you the right to access this information.

Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-215 covers arrest record disclosure. It requires police to share basic arrest details like name, address, date, time, place, and offense. Police can give you the arrest report, the incident report, a news release, or a similar document about the arrest in Hamden.

Some records are not public. These include juvenile arrests, ongoing investigations, sealed or expunged records, and information about sexual assault victims. Medical details and witness names may be removed from the reports you receive in Hamden.

You may need to pay copy fees when you request records from the Hamden Police Records Division. The fees vary based on the type and length of the report. Processing times are usually a few business days but can take longer for complex cases or active investigations.

Erasing Arrest Records in Hamden

Connecticut allows some arrest records to be erased. Erasure removes the record from public view. It applies mainly to arrests that did not lead to a conviction. The rules for erasure are in Connecticut General Statutes Section 54-142a and apply statewide, including in Hamden.

Not guilty verdicts are erased right away. Dismissed cases are erased 13 months after the dismissal. If the state drops charges with a nolle prosequi, the record is erased after 13 months. Some older misdemeanor and felony convictions may also qualify for erasure after 7 or 10 years.

The Clean Slate Program handles automatic erasures for eligible offenses. You can see the list of qualifying offenses at portal.ct.gov/cleanslate/. Some offenses cannot be erased even if listed, such as family violence crimes and certain other exceptions.

Once your record is erased, it should not show up in most public searches or background checks in Hamden. The police and courts keep sealed copies but do not disclose them to the public. Erasure can take months to fully process across all systems in Connecticut.

Note: Arrest records stay on file indefinitely unless erased; erasure does not happen automatically for all dismissed cases.

New Haven County Booking Reports

Hamden is in New Haven County. Arrests in the town are handled by Hamden Police, but the county courts and state correctional system manage cases after booking. For more on county resources, court locations, and statewide arrest data, visit the New Haven County booking reports page.

View New Haven County Booking Reports