Torrington Court Docket
Torrington court docket records are filed and managed through the Litchfield Judicial District, which holds sessions right in the city at 50 Field Street. As the largest city in Litchfield County, Torrington generates a steady flow of civil, criminal, and family court docket filings each year. The same building also houses G.A. 18, which handles misdemeanors and motor vehicle cases. Searching for a Torrington court docket is free through the state's online tools. You can also walk into the courthouse and ask the clerk. This page breaks down the courts that serve Torrington and how to find case records.
Torrington Quick Facts
Litchfield Judicial District at Torrington
The Litchfield Judicial District holds court at 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Call (860) 626-2100 to reach the clerk. This court handles all major civil lawsuits, family cases, and serious criminal matters for Torrington and the rest of Litchfield County. Unlike most judicial districts that sit in a county seat, Litchfield JD runs its sessions in Torrington because it is the largest population center in the county. Every case filed here gets a docket number. That number tracks the case from the first filing through every motion, hearing, and order to the final outcome.
The Litchfield JD courthouse directions page on the Judicial Branch website shows how to get to the building and where to park.
Parking at the Field Street courthouse is available in a lot adjacent to the building. Arrive early if you have a hearing or need to see the clerk for docket records, as the lot does fill up.
| Court | Litchfield Judicial District at Torrington |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790 |
| Phone | (860) 626-2100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: The Litchfield JD serves all 26 towns in Litchfield County, making it the primary docket filing point for a large geographic area.
Torrington Criminal Docket Records
Criminal cases from Torrington go through two courts in the same building. The Litchfield JD handles felonies and serious criminal charges. G.A. 18, also at 50 Field Street, handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and motor vehicle cases. Call G.A. 18 at (860) 626-2300. Both courts create docket entries for each case. The docket shows charges, court dates, continuances, plea entries, and the final result.
Search Torrington criminal docket records through the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool. Conviction records show for up to 10 years after sentencing. Pending cases stay visible until the court resolves them. You can search by defendant name or docket number. The daily docket feature shows what cases are scheduled at G.A. 18 on any given day. Under C.G.S. 54-142g, some criminal records may be erased after a dismissal, acquittal, or pardon, meaning they will not show in the online system.
The G.A. 18 courthouse directions page confirms the address and provides parking details for the Torrington courthouse.
Since both the JD and G.A. 18 sit at the same address, criminal docket lookups in Torrington are convenient. You can handle everything in one trip.
Search Torrington Court Dockets Online
The state provides free tools to search Torrington court docket records from home. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil lawsuits, family cases, small claims, and housing matters. Enter a party name or docket number. Filter by the Litchfield JD to see just Torrington area cases. Each result shows the docket number, parties, case type, court, and status. Under C.G.S. 1-200, court docket records are public and open to anyone.
Criminal dockets use a separate tool. Small claims cases filed after September 2017 appear in the Small Claims Look-up. Housing cases show in the civil case inquiry tool too. Each search tool focuses on a different case type, so you may need to check more than one depending on what you are looking for.
Torrington Court Docket Filing Process
Filing a new case in Torrington starts at the clerk's office at 50 Field Street. You need the correct forms for your case type. The Connecticut Judicial Branch forms page has every form, sorted by case type. Civil, family, small claims, and housing forms are all available to download. Fill out the forms, make copies, and bring them to the clerk. The clerk stamps your filing and assigns a docket number. That number follows the case through its entire life.
Filing fees depend on the case type. A civil lawsuit filing fee is higher than a small claims case. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you can apply for a fee waiver. The clerk can give you the waiver form. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets the rules for how courts process and maintain docket filings across the state.
Note: Attorneys can file certain documents electronically through the E-Services portal, but not all case types are eligible for e-filing.
Getting Copies of Torrington Docket Records
You can get copies of Torrington court docket records at the clerk's office. Walk in during business hours with the case name or docket number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus the page fee. Bring a photo ID.
For cases that have been closed and sent to the records center, email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the case details. Staff at the Superior Court Records Center in Enfield will locate the file and tell you how to get copies. Disposed Torrington docket records move there after the local retention period ends. Court transcripts are a separate process and cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings of hearings from November 2018 forward cost $25 per day per docket number. Send audio requests to audiorequests@jud.ct.gov.
Torrington City Resources
The city government in Torrington does not manage court docket records. Court dockets go through the Judicial Branch. But the city does handle some related services. The Torrington City Clerk's office manages land records and vital records. The Mayor's office can help with general city questions.
- Torrington Mayor: (860) 489-2228
- Torrington City Clerk: (860) 489-2230
- Torrington Police Department: (860) 489-2000
- Litchfield JD Clerk: (860) 626-2100
- G.A. 18: (860) 626-2300
Police records and court docket records are separate systems. The Torrington Police Department keeps arrest and incident reports. The court docket starts when a case is formally filed. If you need police records, call (860) 489-2000 for that request.
Torrington Probate Docket Records
Probate matters for Torrington go through one of the area probate courts in the region. The Connecticut Probate Court system has 54 districts statewide. You can find which probate court serves Torrington by using the Probate Case Lookup tool or contacting the Probate Court Administrator. Probate docket records cover estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships. The online lookup covers cases from 2011 forward. Older cases need a direct request to the probate court.
Litchfield County Court Resources
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County. For a broader look at courts across the county, check the Litchfield County court docket page. That page covers the full Judicial District and all the GA courts that serve the county's 26 towns.
Nearby Cities
Other towns near Torrington also file court docket records through Litchfield County courts.