Newington Court Docket Records

Newington court docket records track civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed through the courts that serve this Hartford County town. If you need to look up a court docket tied to Newington, the search starts with the New Britain Judicial District or G.A. 15, both at 20 Franklin Square in New Britain. Several free state tools let you search Newington court docket entries from home without any fees or account. This page covers where to find docket records, how to search them, and what types of cases go through each court serving Newington.

Newington Court Docket at the New Britain JD

The New Britain Judicial District handles most Newington court docket filings. This court is at 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. You can call the clerk at (860) 515-5180. Civil lawsuits, family law matters, and serious criminal cases from Newington all file here. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. When a case gets filed, the clerk assigns a docket number. That number stays with the case through every step. Motions, hearings, rulings, and the final judgment all go on the same docket. You can ask the clerk to pull a file by name or number, and they will let you view it at the counter.

The New Britain JD serves Newington along with Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Southington, and Wethersfield. Cases from all of these towns share the same court and docket system. If a dispute involves a Newington party, check the New Britain JD first. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the state Judicial Branch sets rules for how courts keep and share docket records. The right to view them is broad. Anyone can look at a court docket for any reason.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies run $2.00 per document plus the page fee.

Search Newington Docket Records Online

The quickest way to find a Newington court docket is through the state online tools. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil, family, small claims, and housing cases. Type a name and the tool pulls results from all courts statewide, including the New Britain JD. You can filter by court location to see just the Newington-area cases. Each result shows the docket number, case type, parties, and status. Click into a case and you see every docket entry: filings, motions, orders, and hearing dates. This tool is free, and you do not need a login.

The Judicial Branch provides forms for various court filings and requests through its online forms page.

From that forms page you can find civil summons, family court motions, fee waiver forms, and small claims paperwork. If you are starting a case that involves Newington, these forms are what you need to fill out before going to the clerk at 20 Franklin Square.

Note: Online search results show case status but may not include every document that has been filed in the docket.

Newington Criminal Court Docket at G.A. 15

Criminal cases from Newington start at Geographical Area Court No. 15. G.A. 15 sits at 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Call (860) 515-5080 for the clerk. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and motor vehicle cases. If someone gets arrested in Newington, the first court date happens at G.A. 15. More serious charges may transfer up to the New Britain Judicial District, but the arraignment docket starts at the GA court. Each case creates a docket record that you can search online.

The Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up shows conviction data for up to 10 years after sentencing. Pending cases stay visible until the court resolves them. You can also check the daily docket list, which shows every case set for a hearing on a given day at G.A. 15. That helps if you need to confirm a court date or see what is on the schedule. DUI charges, traffic stops, and misdemeanor cases from Newington all show up under this system.

Note: Certain criminal records may be erased after dismissal, acquittal, or pardon under C.G.S. 54-142g and will no longer show in search results.

Newington Probate Court Docket

Probate cases from Newington go to the Newington Probate Court, which is District 7. The office is at 60 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111. Call (860) 665-1285 for help with probate docket records. This court covers estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Probate docket records are separate from Superior Court dockets. They use a different system and a different search tool.

The Connecticut Probate Courts website offers a case lookup that covers records from 2011 forward.

From that site you can search by name or case number. Results show the case type, filing date, and status. Older probate docket records from before 2011 need to be requested from the Newington Probate Court in person or by phone. Most probate files are public, though the judge may seal records that involve minors or protected persons. The probate docket tracks each filing, hearing, and order in the case.

Court Docket Access Rules for Newington

Connecticut gives broad public access to court docket records. C.G.S. 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act, covers government records, and court dockets fall within that scope. You do not need to be part of a case to search it. You do not need to give a reason. The docket is a public record in almost every situation. Walk into the clerk's office at 20 Franklin Square, bring a photo ID, and ask for the case by name or number. Staff will pull the file.

Some records have limits. Juvenile cases are sealed under C.G.S. 46b-124. Youthful offender records stay out of public view. Sealed cases do not appear in the online tools. But the vast bulk of Newington court docket records are open. Civil, criminal, family, and probate dockets can all be searched by anyone.

Getting Copies of Newington Docket Records

There are a few ways to get copies. In person is the most direct. Go to the clerk's office at the New Britain JD, ask for the file, and pay $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document on top of that. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring the case name or docket number. Staff can look it up and make copies while you wait.

For closed cases that have been transferred to storage, contact the Superior Court Records Center in Enfield. Email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the full case name and docket number. Staff will pull the file and let you know how to get copies. Newington court docket records get moved to this center after the case ends and the local retention period passes. Transcripts of court hearings cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings from November 2018 forward cost $25 per day per docket number. You can order through the eServices portal or by fax to (860) 706-5089.

Newington Town Resources and Court Docket Contacts

The Town of Newington has offices that sometimes connect to court docket matters. The Town Manager can be reached at (860) 665-3000. The Town Clerk is at (860) 665-3015. The Newington Police Department is at (860) 666-8445. Police reports from Newington may tie into criminal docket records filed at G.A. 15 or the New Britain JD. Keep in mind that a police report is not the same as a court docket entry. The police file is separate from the court file, even when they cover the same event.

If you are filing a new case, the clerk at 20 Franklin Square handles intake for the New Britain JD and G.A. 15. Filing fees vary by case type. Small claims cost less than civil lawsuits. Family cases have their own fee schedule. Ask the clerk for the exact amount when you file. All new filings create docket entries that become part of the public record once the case is in the system.

Newington Court Docket in Hartford County

Newington is part of Hartford County. The county has two Judicial Districts: the Hartford JD and the New Britain JD. Newington cases go through the New Britain side. For a broader view of courts across the county, including the Hartford JD and all GA courts, visit the Hartford County court docket page. If you search the statewide online tools, results from both districts show up in the same search.

Nearby Cities

Other towns near Newington that have court docket pages on this site include the following.