Find Stamford Court Docket Records

Stamford court docket records track every case filed through the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District. With a population close to 140,000, Stamford is the second largest city in Connecticut and produces a steady flow of civil, criminal, and family case filings each year. The courthouse at 123 Hoyt Street serves as the hub for docket records in the city. You can search Stamford court docket records online for free using state tools, visit the clerk in person, or request copies by email. Criminal, civil, family, housing, and small claims dockets each use different lookup tools, and all are open to the public under state law.

Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District

The Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District handles all major court docket filings for Stamford. The courthouse is at 123 Hoyt Street, Stamford, CT 06905. Call (203) 965-5308 to reach the clerk. This court covers civil lawsuits, family matters like divorce and custody, and serious criminal cases. Towns served include Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport. Each case filed here gets a docket number that stays with it from start to finish. The docket tracks motions, hearings, rulings, and orders. You can look up any public case by name or docket number at the clerk's window or through the online search tools.

The Stamford-Norwalk JD courthouse directions page shows the court location, parking, and access information for anyone who needs to visit in person.

Parking at the courthouse can be tight during busy morning hours. A public garage sits nearby on Hoyt Street. Meters are also available on surrounding blocks.

Note: G.A. 1 operates from the same building at 123 Hoyt Street and handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and motor vehicle violations for the Stamford area.

Search Stamford Docket Records Online

The state runs several free tools for looking up Stamford court docket records. For civil, family, housing, and small claims cases, use the Civil/Family Case Look-up. This tool covers every Superior Court in Connecticut. Enter a party name and you will see matching cases. You can filter results by court location to show only Stamford-Norwalk JD cases. Each result lists the docket number, case type, parties, and status. Under C.G.S. 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act makes most court docket records open to the public. No login is needed to search.

The state civil and family case lookup tool lets you search court dockets from any Connecticut Superior Court, including the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District.

Results from the lookup tool show case details, hearing dates, and docket entries. You can click into a case to see the full docket sheet. For criminal cases in Stamford, a separate search tool handles those records. Criminal conviction data stays in the system for up to 10 years. Pending criminal cases stay visible until the court resolves them.

Stamford Criminal Court Dockets

Criminal cases in Stamford start at G.A. 1. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, motor vehicle offenses, and violations. It shares the building with the JD court at 123 Hoyt Street. Call (203) 965-5208 to reach G.A. 1. When a case involves a felony, it moves up to the Judicial District court. Both courts create docket records for every case. The docket shows charges, court dates, pleas, and the final outcome.

Use the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up to search Stamford criminal docket records. You can search by name or docket number. The daily docket feature shows what cases are on the calendar at G.A. 1 or the Stamford-Norwalk JD on any given day. This is a good way to check if someone has a court date coming up. Under C.G.S. 54-142g, some criminal records may be erased after a dismissal, acquittal, or pardon. Erased records will not show up in any search tool. But most Stamford criminal docket records stay accessible to the public.

Note: Motor vehicle cases, DUI charges, and misdemeanors filed in Stamford all create separate docket records in the GA court system.

Stamford Probate Court Dockets

Probate matters in Stamford go through a separate court. The Stamford Probate Court is at 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06904. The phone number is (203) 323-2149. This court handles wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each probate case gets its own docket. Search Stamford probate docket records through the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool. It covers cases from 2011 forward. For older records, contact the Stamford Probate Court directly.

Copies of Stamford Court Docket Records

Walk into the clerk's office at 123 Hoyt Street to get copies of any Stamford court docket record. You need the case name or docket number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus the per-page fee. Bring a photo ID. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets rules for how the public can access court files, and most docket records are open to anyone who asks.

For closed cases moved to storage, email the Superior Court Records Center at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov. Include the case name and docket number in your request. Staff will find the file and tell you how to get copies. Transcripts from Stamford court proceedings cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings cost $25 per day per docket number for hearings from November 2018 forward. You can also file forms through the E-Services portal for certain case types.

Stamford City Government Contacts

The City of Stamford has several offices that may help with matters related to court docket records, though the city does not run the court system itself. The Connecticut Judicial Branch manages all courts. Still, some city offices handle related records. The City Clerk can be reached at (203) 977-4054. The Mayor's office is at (203) 977-4150. For police records and incident reports, call the Stamford Police Records Division at (203) 977-4407. Police reports are separate from court dockets. An arrest report exists in police files. The court docket starts when a case gets filed.

Court forms for filing are available on the Judicial Branch website. Civil, family, small claims, and housing forms are sorted by case type. Fill them out, bring copies, and file at the courthouse. The clerk will assign a docket number once your case is accepted.

Fairfield County Court Resources

Stamford is part of Fairfield County. All Stamford court docket records fall under the county's court system. For a broader view of courts across the county, visit the Fairfield County court docket page. It covers the Bridgeport JD, Stamford-Norwalk JD, and Danbury JD, plus the GA courts that serve each area.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Stamford also file court docket records through the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District or nearby courts. Check these pages for details on each city.