New Haven Court Docket

New Haven court docket records come from one of the busiest court systems in Connecticut. The New Haven Judicial District at 235 Church Street handles civil, family, and serious criminal cases, while G.A. 23 at 121 Elm Street takes care of arraignments and misdemeanors. With a population over 137,000, New Haven sees a large number of case filings each year. You can search New Haven court docket records for free through online tools managed by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Copies of docket records are also available in person at the courthouse or by email request for older files held in storage.

New Haven Judicial District Court

The New Haven Judicial District courthouse sits at 235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The clerk's phone number is (203) 503-6800. This is the main court for civil lawsuits, family cases, and serious criminal matters filed in New Haven. Every case gets a docket number when it enters the system. That number follows the case through each hearing, motion, and ruling until the court issues a final order. The New Haven JD serves the city and several surrounding towns. It is one of the larger Judicial Districts in the state by case volume.

The courthouse directions page on the Judicial Branch site shows how to reach the New Haven JD building and where to find parking nearby.

Metered street parking is available around the courthouse. A few public lots and garages are within walking distance. During busy weeks, arrive early to find a spot.

Note: The New Haven JD handles both civil and criminal docket filings, while G.A. 23 processes lower-level criminal cases and motor vehicle violations separately.

New Haven Criminal Docket Records

Criminal docket records in New Haven split between two courts. G.A. 23 at 121 Elm Street handles arraignments, misdemeanors, motor vehicle offenses, and violations. Call (203) 789-7461 to reach the clerk there. Felony cases move up to the New Haven Judicial District at 235 Church Street. Both courts create docket records for every case they process. Charges, court dates, pleas, and results all appear on the docket. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets rules for how these records are kept and made available to the public.

Search New Haven criminal docket records through the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool. It shows conviction records for up to 10 years after sentencing. Pending cases remain visible until resolved. The daily docket feature lets you check what cases are scheduled at G.A. 23 or the New Haven JD on a given date. This is helpful if you need to confirm a court appearance. You can search by party name or docket number. Results show the court location, charges, and current status of the case.

Search New Haven Court Dockets Online

You can look up New Haven court docket records for free using the state's online tools. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil cases, family matters, housing sessions, and small claims. Enter a name. The system pulls up matching cases from all Connecticut courts. Filter by court location to see only New Haven JD results. Each record shows the docket number, case type, parties, and where things stand. Under C.G.S. 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act gives everyone the right to access these records. You do not need to be involved in a case to search for it. No login or account is required.

The court records FAQ page on the Judicial Branch website answers common questions about how to find and request New Haven court docket records.

The FAQ page explains what records are available online, how to get copies, what fees apply, and how to reach the records center. It is a good starting point if you are not sure which tool to use or what steps to follow when requesting New Haven court docket copies.

New Haven Housing Court Dockets

Housing Session cases in New Haven file through the court at 121 Elm Street. This is the same address as G.A. 23. Housing docket records cover landlord-tenant disputes, eviction actions, and housing code cases. These records show up in the civil/family case lookup tool online. You can search by party name to find any New Haven housing docket. The Housing Session handles a large number of cases each year, given the city's size and rental market. If you need to check whether an eviction case was filed, the online tool is the fastest way to look.

Housing cases follow the same public access rules as other docket records. Anyone can search for them. Anyone can get copies from the clerk. The same fees apply. Copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies run $2.00 per document plus the page fee.

New Haven Probate Court Dockets

Probate cases in New Haven go through a separate court system. The New Haven Probate Court sits at 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06504. Call (203) 946-4880. This court handles estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. The New Haven Regional Children's Probate Court at 873 State Street, reachable at (203) 773-9556, handles cases involving minors. Each probate case creates its own docket. You can search probate docket records from 2011 forward using the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool. Older records need to be requested directly from the Probate Court.

Note: Probate records involving minors or protected persons may be sealed by the court and will not appear in the public lookup tool.

New Haven Family and Juvenile Dockets

Family cases in New Haven file through the Judicial District court at 235 Church Street. Divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases all generate docket records there. These are public records. You can search them online or visit the clerk in person. Family docket entries show hearing dates, filed motions, and court orders. Under Practice Book 7-13, the court requires certain procedures for accessing and copying case files. Most family dockets are fully open to the public.

Juvenile matters are different. Under C.G.S. 46b-124, juvenile case files are confidential. Only the parties, their lawyers, and specific agencies can see them. Juvenile cases do not appear in any public search tool. This rule applies to all courts in Connecticut, including New Haven. If a case involves a minor as the subject of a delinquency or child protection matter, the docket is sealed and not available for public search.

Copies of New Haven Docket Records

Visit the clerk's office at 235 Church Street to get copies of New Haven court docket records. Bring the case name or docket number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies run $2.00 per document plus the page fee. Staff can pull up any active case. Bring a photo ID. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Closed cases that have been moved to storage need to be requested from the Superior Court Records Center in Enfield. Email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the full case name and docket number. Records center staff will find the file and tell you how to get copies. Court transcripts cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings are $25 per day per docket number for hearings from November 2018 onward. Court forms for filing new cases are available on the Judicial Branch website, sorted by case type.

New Haven City Contacts

The City of New Haven does not run the court system. Courts are managed by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. But the city has offices that handle related matters. The Mayor's office is at (203) 946-8200. The City Clerk can be reached at (203) 946-7287. For police reports and incident records, call the New Haven Police Records Division at (203) 946-6316. Police records are separate from court docket records. A police report starts with an arrest or incident. The court docket starts when a case is filed.

New Haven County Court Resources

New Haven is the county seat of New Haven County. All court docket records filed in the city are part of the county court system. Visit the New Haven County court docket page for a broader look at all courts across the county, including the Ansonia-Milford JD and the Waterbury JD that serve other parts of the county.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near New Haven also file court docket records through New Haven County courts. Check these pages for court information in each city.