Search Southington Court Dockets

Southington court docket records are filed through the Connecticut Judicial Branch at the New Britain Judicial District courthouse. The town sits in Hartford County and generates a steady flow of civil, criminal, and family case filings each year. If you need to look up a Southington court docket, the state offers free online search tools that cover all case types. You can also visit the courthouse clerk in New Britain or request records by email. This page explains where Southington dockets are filed, how to search them, and what to expect along the way.

Southington Court Docket Filing Locations

Southington falls under the New Britain Judicial District. The courthouse is at 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051. Call (860) 515-5180 to reach the clerk. This court handles civil cases, family matters, and serious criminal cases for the entire district. Every case filed here gets a docket number at intake. That number stays with the case through every hearing, motion, and final order. The Southington docket filing process works the same as any other town in the district. You go to New Britain, file the papers, and the clerk assigns the docket.

G.A. 15 shares the same building at 20 Franklin Square. Call (860) 515-5080 for the GA court. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, motor vehicle violations, and certain lower-level criminal matters. If someone gets arrested in Southington for a misdemeanor, the case typically goes to G.A. 15. Felonies and more serious charges move up to the Judicial District level. Both courts produce docket records that the public can access online or in person.

The Judicial Branch website has a directions page that helps you find the New Britain courthouse.

Use this page to find parking details and the best route to the courthouse from Southington before your visit.

Note: The New Britain courthouse is about 10 miles from Southington center, so budget time for the drive.

Search Southington Docket Records Online

Connecticut runs free online tools for searching court dockets. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil lawsuits, family cases, small claims, and housing matters. Enter a party name and the system pulls results from every court statewide. Filter by the New Britain Judicial District to zero in on Southington-area cases. Each result shows the docket number, parties, case type, court location, and current status. The search is open to everyone. Under C.G.S. 1-200, the state's Freedom of Information Act gives the public access to court records without needing to show a reason.

Criminal dockets use a separate search tool. The Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up lets you search by defendant name or docket number. Results show the charges, court, and case status. Conviction records stay online for up to 10 years after the sentencing date. Pending cases show until the court resolves them. The daily docket feature is useful if you want to see what cases are scheduled at G.A. 15 on a given day.

The main Judicial Branch homepage ties all these search tools together in one place.

Start here if you are not sure which tool to use for your Southington docket search.

Southington Criminal Docket Records

Criminal docket records from Southington go through G.A. 15 or the New Britain JD. The GA court handles misdemeanors and motor vehicle charges. The JD handles felonies and more serious criminal matters. Each case creates a docket that tracks every step from arraignment to disposition. The docket shows the charges, hearing dates, motions, pleas, and the final outcome. Practice Book 7-13 governs the procedures courts follow for managing criminal cases, including rules about docket entries and case schedules.

If a criminal case from Southington ends in a dismissal or acquittal, the docket record may be erased. Connecticut law allows for the erasure of certain criminal records under specific conditions. Once erased, the case no longer appears in the online system or at the courthouse. This is different from sealed records. Erased records are removed entirely. If you search for a Southington case and cannot find it, erasure may be the reason.

Southington Court Docket Copy Requests

You can get copies of Southington court docket records in person at the New Britain courthouse. Visit the clerk's office during business hours, which run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ask for the case by name or docket number. Staff will pull the file and make copies. Regular copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus the page fee. Bring a photo ID.

For closed cases that have been sent to storage, email the Superior Court Records Center at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov. Include the case name and docket number in your request. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets the rules for maintaining and providing access to court records. The records center staff will pull the file and let you know how to get copies. It usually takes a day or two to process a retrieval request.

Note: Court transcripts are a separate request and have their own fee schedule, starting at $3.00 per page for regular service.

Southington Probate Docket Records

Probate matters for Southington residents go through the area probate courts. These courts handle estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. Each probate case gets its own docket. The Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool covers cases filed from 2011 forward. For older records, you need to contact the probate court directly. Probate docket records are generally public, though some files involving minors or protected persons may be restricted.

Connecticut has 54 probate districts. The district that serves Southington may handle cases from several surrounding towns as well. Check the probate court website or call to confirm the correct district for your matter before filing or requesting records.

Southington Town Resources

The Southington Town Manager's office is at (860) 628-1990. The Town Clerk can be reached at (860) 628-1992. The Southington Police Department number is (860) 621-0101. These offices do not keep court docket records, but they handle related documents. The town clerk manages land records, vital records, and town meeting records. Police keep their own arrest and incident reports, which are separate from court dockets.

If someone is arrested in Southington, the police create an arrest report. The court docket does not start until the case gets filed at the courthouse. These are two different sets of records kept by two different agencies. For the police report, contact the Southington Police Department. For the court docket, use the state online tools or visit the clerk in New Britain.

Filing a Southington Court Docket Case

Starting a new case that involves Southington means going to the New Britain JD courthouse at 20 Franklin Square. Grab the right forms from the Connecticut Judicial Branch forms page. Civil, family, small claims, and housing forms are sorted by category. Fill them out, make copies, and bring everything to the clerk. Filing fees depend on the case type. The clerk stamps your papers and assigns the docket number. That number tracks your case through every step until the court enters a final order.

The E-Services portal lets some parties file documents online. Attorneys can use e-filing for certain case types. Self-represented parties may also have access depending on the matter. Check the portal to see what options are available for your case type before making the trip to New Britain.

Hartford County Court Resources

Southington is part of Hartford County. All Southington court docket records are part of the larger Hartford County court system. For more details about courts across the county, visit the Hartford County court docket page. That page covers all the Judicial Districts and GA courts that serve Hartford County towns.

Nearby Cities

Other towns near Southington also file docket records through Hartford County or nearby judicial districts. These pages have details for each location.