Windsor Arrest Records and Inmate Search
Booking reports in Windsor cover arrests made by Windsor Police Department in this Hartford County town of nearly 29,000 people. When police book someone in Windsor, they record the charge, time, and where the person goes next. Connecticut moved all jails to state control decades ago, so Windsor arrestees go to state correctional facilities. Booking reports show up in local police logs first, then in state inmate databases if the person stays in custody. You can search Windsor arrest records through the police department and state online tools.
Windsor Quick Facts
Windsor Police Department Booking Logs
Windsor Police handle arrests in the town. Each arrest creates a booking report. Officers log the name, age, address, and charges. The booking report also shows the date and time. If police serve a warrant, that goes in the report too. Windsor Police forward booking info to the state for people held in custody.
Arrest records are public in Windsor under Connecticut law. The Freedom of Information Act at Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-215 says police must share basic arrest facts. Windsor Police Department gives out name, address, date, time, place, and charge for each booking. Some details stay private if they affect an open investigation or involve a victim.
You can request arrest logs from Windsor Police. Many departments post weekly logs online. Others require a written records request. Visit the Windsor Police Department site at windsorct.com/police-department to find contact info for records requests. Call ahead to ask what they need from you and what fees apply.
| Department | Windsor Police Department |
|---|---|
| Location | Windsor, Hartford County |
| Records | Arrest logs, incident reports, booking records |
| Website | windsorct.com/police-department |
Booking reports from Windsor show the charge at the time of arrest. Charges can change as a case moves through court. A person may face one charge at booking and a different one later. Check court records to see current charges. Windsor Police records show what happened at the time of arrest only.
Connecticut Department of Correction Inmate Search
All jails in Connecticut are state-run. Windsor does not have a local jail. After booking, Windsor arrestees go to a state correctional facility. The Connecticut Department of Correction keeps a database of all inmates. The database updates daily and shows current and recent inmates.
Search for Windsor inmates at ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us. You need a last name, first name, date of birth, or DOC number. Type in what you know and the system shows matching inmates. The results tell you if the person is in custody now or was released. You see the booking date, charge, facility, and status.
The DOC database has people who are sentenced and people who are accused. Accused means they have not been convicted yet. They are waiting for trial or a plea. Sentenced means a judge or jury found them guilty. The database shows the difference. For sentenced inmates, you see the min and max release dates. For accused inmates, you may see a detainer or court date.
Some arrests do not appear in the DOC system. Youthful offenders are not listed. Federal immigration detainees are not listed. People released on bond before going to a state facility may not show up. For those cases, check Windsor Police logs or court records instead.
Note: The DOC inmate search is updated daily but may have a delay of one to two days after an arrest in Windsor.
Windsor Court Cases and Warrants
After Windsor Police make an arrest, the case goes to court. The Connecticut Judicial Branch handles all court records. You can search for Windsor arrest warrants, pending cases, and convictions on the judicial branch site. Court records show what happens after the booking in Windsor.
The judicial branch criminal lookup at jud.ct.gov has several tools. The arrest warrant search at jud2.ct.gov/VOP lists active warrants. A warrant means a judge ordered an arrest but it has not happened yet. If Windsor Police have a warrant for someone, it shows up here.
For pending cases in Windsor, use the pending case search. Enter the defendant name. The system lists open criminal cases in the Windsor area courts. This shows charges, hearings, and next court dates. For convictions, use the conviction search tool. Convictions stay online for up to 10 years. After that, they may erase under state law.
The daily docket search at jud2.ct.gov shows who has court hearings each day. Pick the court location near Windsor and enter a date. The system lists all cases scheduled for that day. This helps if you want to see when a Windsor arrest case goes to court. Call the court clerk to confirm times since schedules can change.
How to Get Booking Reports in Windsor
Connecticut Freedom of Information Act lets you request arrest records from Windsor. The law covers arrest records at Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-215. Windsor Police must share the name, address, date, time, place, and charge for arrests. Some info can be withheld if it harms an investigation or involves a victim.
To request booking reports from Windsor, submit a written request to the police department. Say what records you want. Give dates or names if you have them. Windsor Police have 4 business days to respond. They can charge a fee for copies. Ask about fees when you submit your request. Fees cover the cost of staff time and materials.
If Windsor Police deny your request, they must tell you why. You can appeal to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission. The commission is at portal.ct.gov/foi. You have 30 days from the denial to file a complaint. The commission reviews complaints and can order Windsor Police to release records if the law requires it.
Some arrest info stays private. Windsor Police can block records that relate to open investigations. They can redact victim or witness names. Medical or mental health details in booking reports are not public. Juvenile arrest records are confidential unless the case moves to adult court. Sexual assault victim info is protected by law at Connecticut General Statutes Section 54-86e.
Many Windsor arrests show up in online databases after a delay. State court records and DOC inmate searches are free to use. Those tools may give you the info you need without a formal records request. Check those first before asking Windsor Police for a report.
Windsor Arrest Record Erasure
Some Windsor arrests can be erased. Erasure removes the record from public view. Connecticut law at Connecticut General Statutes Section 54-142a sets the rules. If your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, erasure may happen automatically. Other cases need a petition filed in court.
Automatic erasure applies to some Windsor arrests. Not guilty verdicts erase right away. Dismissed cases erase 13 months after dismissal. Nolle prosequi cases erase 13 months after the nolle. If you were convicted, you can ask for erasure after a waiting period. Misdemeanors erase after 7 years. Some felonies erase after 10 years. The waiting period starts when you finish your sentence, probation, or parole.
The Clean Slate program at portal.ct.gov/cleanslate handles some erasures automatically. For others, you file a petition in court. The State Police Bureau of Identification manages criminal history records. After erasure, your Windsor arrest will not show up in public searches. It stays in law enforcement databases but employers and landlords cannot see it.
Not every arrest can be erased. Serious crimes stay on your record. The Clean Slate site lists which offenses qualify. If you need help with erasure for a Windsor arrest, contact Legal Services Connecticut at (866) 456-4995. You can also find a lawyer through the Connecticut State Bar at 1-800-392-5660.
Hartford County and Nearby Cities
Windsor is in Hartford County. The county does not run jails but the court system operates at the county level. Nearby cities in Hartford County include Hartford, Manchester, West Hartford, and others. Each city has its own police department and arrest logs.
For county-level court info and judicial district details, visit the Hartford County page. All cities in Hartford County follow the same state laws on booking reports and arrest records. Local procedures may vary.