East Hartford Court Docket Search

East Hartford court docket records go through the Connecticut Judicial Branch under the Hartford Judicial District. Located just across the river from Hartford, the town sends its civil, criminal, and family case filings to the courthouse on Washington Street. You can search East Hartford court docket records for free using online tools run by the state. These docket entries show every filing, motion, hearing, and ruling in a case. Whether you need to check on a pending matter or find an old case, the state provides several ways to pull up East Hartford court docket data from any computer or in person at the clerk's office.

East Hartford Cases at the Hartford JD

East Hartford does not have its own Superior Court. Cases from the town file through the Hartford Judicial District courthouse at 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. This is the main court for civil lawsuits, family matters, and felony criminal cases from East Hartford and the wider Hartford area. The Hartford JD is one of the busiest courts in the state. It serves a large stretch of Hartford County. Every case that gets filed there gets a docket number. That number tracks the case from the first paper to the last order.

East Hartford residents who need to file something, check on a pending case, or get copies of docket records will visit this courthouse. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring your photo ID. Staff can pull up any active East Hartford court docket by name or case number. The building can get busy, so plan extra time if you are going in person, especially during morning hours when arraignments and new filings tend to stack up.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch website lists court locations, hours, and contact details for every court in the state. The Judicial Branch directory is a good starting point for finding the right office.

The main page gives you links to each type of case lookup tool. Pick the one that matches what you are looking for.

Note: The Hartford JD also handles cases from several other towns in the county, so search results may include cases from beyond East Hartford.

East Hartford Criminal Court Docket

Criminal cases from East Hartford split between two courts. Felonies and more serious charges go to the Hartford JD at 95 Washington Street. Misdemeanors, arraignments, and motor vehicle offenses go to G.A. 14 at 101 Lafayette Street, Hartford. Call (860) 566-1630 to reach G.A. 14. Both courts produce docket records for each case. The docket lists the charges, court dates, plea, and final result.

Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch decides how criminal court docket records are stored and made available. You can search East Hartford criminal dockets online. The state's criminal case lookup tool covers every GA and JD court. Search by name or docket number. Pending cases show up until they are resolved. Conviction records stay visible for up to 10 years after sentencing. Some criminal docket records get erased if the case ended with a dismissal or pardon. The East Hartford Police Department at (860) 528-4401 handles arrest reports and incident data separately from the court system.

Search East Hartford Court Docket Online

The Civil/Family Case Look-up tool is the fastest way to find East Hartford court docket records from home. This free search covers civil cases, family filings, small claims, and housing matters across every Connecticut court. Type in a party name and results come back from the full state system. Filter by court to narrow results to the Hartford JD. Each record shows the docket number, case type, parties, and current status. Under C.G.S. 1-200, these records are open to anyone. You do not need to be a party to the case to search for it.

Criminal cases use a separate tool. Housing cases show up in the civil lookup. Small claims filed in the Hartford area also appear there. If you are not sure which tool to use, start with the civil/family search since it covers the widest range of case types for East Hartford docket records.

East Hartford Probate Court Docket

East Hartford has its own probate court. The East Hartford Probate Court, District 5, is at 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. Call (860) 291-7286. This court manages estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each probate filing creates its own docket. Probate docket records are separate from Superior Court records and do not appear in the civil/family case lookup tool.

Search East Hartford probate docket records using the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup. This tool covers cases filed from 2011 onward. Older East Hartford probate dockets need to be requested from the court by phone. Probate files are mostly open to the public, though cases that involve minors or protected persons may be restricted.

The probate search tool is straightforward. Enter a name or case number and it pulls up matching records from probate courts across Connecticut, including East Hartford.

Note: Probate courts in Connecticut use their own forms and fee schedules, which differ from what Superior Courts charge.

Copies of East Hartford Court Docket Records

To get copies of East Hartford court docket records, visit the clerk at 95 Washington Street in Hartford. Give the clerk a case name or docket number. Regular copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies run $2.00 per document plus the per-page charge. Staff can pull active case files while you wait. Bring a photo ID.

For older cases moved to storage, email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the case name and docket number. The records center in Enfield stores disposed files from courts across Connecticut. They will find the East Hartford file and tell you how to get copies. Transcripts run $3.00 per page. Audio recordings of hearings cost $25 per day per docket for sessions from November 2018 onward. Under Practice Book 11-20, courts must maintain accessible records of all proceedings, and parties can request copies through the clerk's office.

East Hartford Town Contacts

Town offices in East Hartford handle local government records. They do not keep court docket files. The court system is managed by the state Judicial Branch, not the town. These contacts may still help with related local matters.

• Mayor's Office: (860) 291-7200
• Town Clerk: (860) 291-7250
• East Hartford Police: (860) 528-4401

The town clerk handles vital records, land records, and permits. Police manage arrest reports and incident data. For court docket records, use the state online tools or go to the Hartford JD clerk's office in person.

Hartford County Court Docket Resources

East Hartford is part of Hartford County. All East Hartford court docket records fall under the county court system. For more on courts, dockets, and resources across Hartford County, visit the Hartford County court docket page.

Nearby Cities

Towns near East Hartford also file court docket records through Hartford County courts. Check these pages for location-specific court docket details.