Shelton Court Docket Filings

Shelton court docket records are processed through the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District and the Geographical Area courts that serve Fairfield County. The city has a population just over 42,000 and sits along the Housatonic River in the western part of the county. If you need to search for a Shelton court docket, the state provides free online tools that cover civil, criminal, family, and probate filings. You can also request records in person at the courthouse or by email through the state records center. Here is what you need to know to find docket records tied to Shelton.

Shelton Court Docket Courthouse Locations

The Ansonia-Milford Judicial District courthouse is at 14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460. This is the primary court for Shelton civil cases, family matters, and serious criminal filings. The JD court handles the bigger cases. Civil lawsuits, divorce filings, custody disputes, and felony charges all go through this building. Every filing creates a docket entry. The docket tracks each step from the initial papers through the final order or judgment.

Criminal arraignments and lower-level charges from Shelton go to G.A. 5 at Derby. That courthouse sits at 106 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418. Call (203) 735-7438 for the clerk. Misdemeanors, motor vehicle cases, and violations start here. If the charge is serious enough, the case moves up to the JD level in Milford. Both courts create docket records. If you are tracking a Shelton case, you may need to check both locations depending on the charge type. The GA court handles the high volume of smaller cases while the JD takes on the more serious matters.

Note: G.A. 5 at Derby is about 5 miles from Shelton, while the Milford JD courthouse is roughly 12 miles south.

Searching Shelton Docket Records Online

The Connecticut Judicial Branch runs several free search tools. For civil, family, housing, and small claims docket records, use the Civil/Family Case Look-up. Type in a party name and the system returns results from all courts statewide. You can filter by court location to find cases tied to the Ansonia-Milford JD. Each result includes the docket number, case type, parties, and current status. C.G.S. 1-200 gives the public the right to access these records under the state Freedom of Information Act.

The E-Services portal is another tool that connects to court records and electronic filing options.

Attorneys and some self-represented parties can use this portal to file documents and check case information without going to the courthouse.

Shelton Criminal Court Docket Records

Criminal docket records from Shelton are searchable through the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool. This covers convictions, pending cases, and daily court schedules. Search by name or docket number. Results include the charges, court, status, and disposition. Conviction data stays online for up to 10 years after the sentence date. Pending cases remain visible until the court resolves them.

The criminal dockets page on the Judicial Branch website shows how the search works and what data is available.

The daily docket option on this page is helpful if you need to check which cases are scheduled at G.A. 5 on a particular day.

Under C.G.S. 46b-124, juvenile case records are kept confidential. If a Shelton case involves a juvenile, the docket will not appear in the public search tools. Only parties, attorneys, and authorized agencies can access those files. This applies across all courts in the state.

Note: Some criminal records from Shelton may not appear online if the case was dismissed and later erased under state law.

Shelton Probate Court Dockets

The Shelton Probate Court, District 42, handles estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. The court is at 40 White Street, Shelton, CT 06484. Call (203) 924-8462 for questions. Each probate filing creates a docket that tracks every document and order. Probate records are public in most cases, though matters involving minors may be restricted.

Search probate docket records online through the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool. This database covers cases from 2011 to present. Older Shelton probate records require a direct request to the probate court. Staff can usually pull older files within a few business days. C.G.S. 51-36a governs the broader rules for maintaining court records, including how long files are kept and when they move to storage.

Getting Copies of Shelton Docket Records

Visit the clerk's office at the Milford JD courthouse or G.A. 5 in Derby to get copies of active Shelton docket records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ask for the case by name or docket number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document plus the page fee. For disposed cases, email the Superior Court Records Center at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov. Include the case name and docket number. Staff retrieves the file and contacts you about copies.

Court transcripts are handled separately. Audio recordings of proceedings cost $25 per day per docket number for hearings from November 2018 forward. Written transcripts start at $3.00 per page for regular service. Contact Court Transcript Services for those requests.

Shelton City Offices

The Shelton Mayor's office can be reached at (203) 924-1555. The City Clerk is at (203) 924-1550. The Shelton Police Department number is (203) 924-1544. City offices do not hold court docket records. The clerk handles city records like land transfers, meeting minutes, and vital records. Police maintain their own arrest and incident files. Court docket records are kept by the state Judicial Branch.

If you need a police report tied to a Shelton case, call the police department. For the court docket itself, use the state's online search tools or go to the courthouse. These are two separate systems run by two separate agencies. The police record covers the investigation and arrest. The court docket covers everything that happens after the case enters the court system.

Fairfield County Court Resources

Shelton is part of Fairfield County. All Shelton Superior Court docket records fall under the county's court system. For more about courts that serve the area, visit the Fairfield County court docket page. It covers the Judicial Districts and GA courts across the county.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Shelton also file docket records through Fairfield County courts. Check these pages for court information specific to each city.