Middletown Court Docket Lookup

Middletown court docket records are managed through the Connecticut Judicial Branch, and the city serves as the seat of Middlesex County. That means the Middlesex Judicial District courthouse is right in town. If you need to search for a civil case, a criminal filing, or a family docket from Middletown, you can use the free online search tools provided by the state. Court docket records track every step of a case, from the first filing through each hearing and final order. You can also visit the courthouse clerk in person or email the state records center for older Middletown court docket files that have been moved to storage.

Middletown Court Docket at Middlesex JD

The Middlesex Judicial District courthouse is at 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Call (860) 343-6400 to reach the clerk. This is the main court for civil lawsuits, family cases, and serious criminal charges filed in Middletown and across Middlesex County. Being the county seat, Middletown has the courthouse right in the center of town. You do not need to travel far to file papers, check on a case, or meet with the clerk about a docket record.

Every case filed at the Middlesex JD receives a docket number. That number follows the case through every step. Motions, hearing dates, court orders, and the final ruling all get logged on the docket. Whether the case is a civil suit between two parties, a family matter like custody or divorce, or a criminal charge, the docket is the official record of what happened. Staff at the clerk's office can pull up any active Middletown court docket by name or case number during walk-in hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Middlesex JD courthouse page on the Judicial Branch website has directions and parking information for visitors.

The courthouse at 1 Court Street is walkable from downtown Middletown. Street parking and nearby lots are available, but they fill up during busy court days.

Middletown Criminal Docket Filings

Criminal cases from Middletown go through two courts. The Middlesex JD handles felonies and serious criminal matters. G.A. 9, also at 1 Court Street, handles misdemeanors, arraignments, and motor vehicle cases. Call (860) 343-6445 to reach G.A. 9. Both courts run out of the same building, which is convenient. Each criminal case creates a docket record listing charges, court dates, plea entries, and the outcome.

C.G.S. 51-36a sets the rules for how the Judicial Branch maintains and shares criminal court docket records. You can search Middletown criminal dockets through the state's online criminal case lookup tool. Pending cases stay in the system until the court resolves them. Conviction records remain visible for up to 10 years after sentencing. Under C.G.S. 54-142g, some criminal docket records get erased after a dismissal, acquittal, or pardon. If a Middletown case was erased, it will not show up in search results even if it once existed in the system.

Note: The Middletown Police Department at (860) 638-4000 keeps arrest reports and incident records separately from the court docket system.

Search Middletown Court Dockets Online

The Civil/Family Case Look-up is the primary tool for finding Middletown court docket records online. This free tool covers civil lawsuits, family cases, small claims, and housing matters filed at courts statewide. Enter a party name and filter by court location to narrow results to the Middlesex JD. Each result shows the docket number, case type, both parties, and current status. C.G.S. 1-200 makes these docket records public under the Freedom of Information Act. Anyone can search. You do not need to be involved in the case.

Small claims filed in the Middletown area also show up in the civil lookup tool. The state runs a dedicated small claims search as well.

The Small Claims Case Look-up tool lets you search for small claims cases by party name or case number across all Connecticut courts.

Small claims in Middletown go through the Middlesex JD. The online tool shows the docket number, parties, amount claimed, and case status. Small claims cases tend to move faster than regular civil cases since the amounts involved are smaller and the procedures are simplified.

Middletown Probate Court Docket

Middletown has its own probate court. The Middletown Probate Court, District 15, is at 94 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Call (860) 347-7424. This court handles wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each probate case gets its own docket that is separate from the Superior Court system. Probate dockets do not show up in the civil/family case lookup tool.

Use the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup to search Middletown probate docket records. This tool covers cases from 2011 forward. For older records, call the Middletown Probate Court directly. Most probate files are open to the public. Cases that involve minors or protected persons may have restricted access.

Note: Probate courts charge their own fees and use different forms than the Superior Court, so check the probate website before you go.

Getting Copies of Middletown Docket Records

To get copies of Middletown court docket records, visit the clerk at 1 Court Street during business hours. Ask for the case by name or docket number. Copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document plus the page fee. Bring a photo ID. Staff can make copies of active files while you wait.

Older cases that have been moved to the state records center require a different process. Email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the case name and docket number. The records center in Enfield stores disposed files from courts across the state. They will find the Middletown file and let you know how to get your copies. Court transcripts cost $3.00 per page for standard service. Audio recordings from hearings cost $25 per day per docket number for proceedings from November 2018 forward.

Middletown City Government Contacts

Middletown city offices handle local government records but do not store court docket files. The court system is run by the state Judicial Branch. City contacts can still help with related matters or point you in the right direction.

• Mayor's Office: (860) 638-4800
• City Clerk: (860) 638-4850
• Middletown Police: (860) 638-4000

The city clerk handles vital records, land records, and local permits. Police manage arrest data and incident reports. For court docket records, use the state online tools or visit the Middlesex JD clerk at 1 Court Street.

Middlesex County Docket Resources

Middletown is the county seat of Middlesex County. All Middletown court docket records are part of the Middlesex County court system. For more on courts, dockets, and resources throughout the county, visit the Middlesex County court docket page.

Nearby Cities

A few towns near Middletown also file court docket records through nearby judicial districts. These qualifying cities have their own pages with local details.