Milford Court Docket Records

Milford court docket records are handled through the Connecticut Judicial Branch, and the city has its own local courthouse. The Ansonia-Milford Judicial District sits right in town at 14 West River Street. This makes Milford one of the smaller Connecticut cities that actually has a JD courthouse within its borders. You can search Milford court docket filings online for free using state tools, or visit the clerk in person during business hours. Every case filed in Milford courts gets a docket number that tracks each step from the initial filing through the final order. Criminal, civil, family, and small claims cases all create separate docket entries.

Milford Court Docket at the Ansonia-Milford JD

The Ansonia-Milford Judicial District courthouse is at 14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460. Call (203) 877-4293 to reach the clerk. This court handles civil lawsuits, family cases, and serious criminal charges for Milford and nearby towns. Having the courthouse in town is a real convenience. You do not need to drive to another city to file papers or check on a case. Walk in during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Each Milford court docket entry starts with a filing. The clerk stamps the paperwork and assigns a case number. From there, every motion, hearing, and order gets logged on the docket. Attorneys and self-represented parties both use this same system. The docket is the official record of what has happened in a case. If you want to know the status of a Milford civil suit or family matter, the docket is where you look.

Note: G.A. 22 also operates out of 14 West River Street, so criminal and motor vehicle cases for Milford are handled at the same address.

Milford Criminal Docket Records

Criminal cases in Milford go through two courts at the same building. The Ansonia-Milford JD handles felonies and serious criminal matters. G.A. 22, also at 14 West River Street, handles misdemeanors, motor vehicle violations, and arraignments. You can reach G.A. 22 at (203) 874-1116. Both courts create docket records for each case filed. The docket shows charges, court dates, plea entries, and outcomes.

Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets the rules for maintaining and releasing criminal court docket records. You can search Milford criminal dockets online through the state's criminal case lookup tool. Pending cases stay in the system until resolved. Conviction records stay visible for up to 10 years after sentencing. Some records get erased under C.G.S. 54-142g if the case ended in a dismissal, acquittal, or pardon. That is an automatic process in many situations, though some erasures require a petition to the court.

The Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool covers all courts statewide, including G.A. 22 in Milford.

Search by name or docket number. Results show the court location, charges, and case status. The daily docket feature is useful for checking what cases are set for hearing at the Milford courthouse on a given day.

Search Milford Court Docket Records Online

The Civil/Family Case Look-up is the main tool for finding Milford court docket records online. It covers civil lawsuits, family cases, small claims, and housing matters. Enter a party name and the system returns results from courts across Connecticut. You can filter by location to see just Ansonia-Milford JD cases. Each result includes the docket number, case type, parties, court, and current status. C.G.S. 1-200 guarantees public access to these records under the Freedom of Information Act. Anyone can search. You do not need to be involved in the case.

The state also offers electronic services for attorneys and some self-represented parties. The E-Services portal allows online filing in certain case types.

Not all case types support e-filing yet. Check the portal to see what options are open for Milford cases. Attorneys use this system more than the general public does, but the tools keep expanding over time.

Milford Probate Court Dockets

Probate matters for Milford go through the Milford-Orange Probate Court, District 40. The court is at 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460. Call (203) 783-3205. This court handles wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each case gets its own probate docket. These records are separate from Superior Court filings and use a different search system.

The Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup covers probate cases filed from 2011 onward. For older Milford probate docket records, contact the court directly by phone. Probate records are mostly public. Some files involving minors or protected individuals may have limited access.

Getting Copies of Milford Docket Records

Visit the clerk at 14 West River Street to get copies of Milford court docket records. Bring a photo ID. Give the clerk a name or docket number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus the page fee. If the case is active, staff can pull the file right then.

For closed 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 the state. Staff will locate the Milford file and let you know how to get copies. Transcripts cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings of hearings run $25 per day per docket number for proceedings from November 2018 forward.

Note: Closed Milford court docket records may take a few business days to retrieve from the state records center, so plan ahead if you have a deadline.

Milford City Government Contacts

Milford city offices handle local government business but do not store court docket records. The Judicial Branch runs the courts. City contacts can still help with related local matters.

• Mayor's Office: (203) 783-3201
• City Clerk: (203) 783-3210
• Milford Police: (203) 877-1460

The city clerk handles vital records, land records, and local permits. Police manage arrest reports and incident data. For court docket records, use the state search tools or visit the courthouse at 14 West River Street.

New Haven County Docket Resources

Milford is part of New Haven County. All Milford court docket records fall under the county's court system. For more on docket resources and courts across the county, visit the New Haven County court docket page.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Milford file court docket records through nearby judicial districts. Check these pages for local court and docket details.