Search Trumbull Court Dockets

Trumbull court docket records are filed through the Bridgeport Judicial District, one of the busiest courts in Connecticut. Residents and attorneys looking for a Trumbull court docket can use the state's free online search tools or visit the clerk in Bridgeport. Trumbull sits in Fairfield County and falls under the same judicial district as Bridgeport, Stratford, and several nearby towns. This means all major civil, criminal, and family case dockets from Trumbull pass through the Bridgeport courthouse. The Trumbull Probate Court handles estate and trust cases locally. Below you will find the details on each court and how to search their dockets.

Trumbull Court Docket Overview

Court docket records from Trumbull cover a wide range of case types. Civil lawsuits, family disputes, criminal charges, and housing matters all generate docket entries at the Bridgeport JD. The docket is the official record of everything that happens in a case. It starts with the initial filing and tracks every motion, hearing, ruling, and final order. Under C.G.S. 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act makes court docket records open to the public. You do not need to be involved in a case to search for it or request copies.

Trumbull is a residential town. Most of the cases that involve Trumbull residents go to the Bridgeport JD for civil and family matters, or G.A. 2 for criminal and motor vehicle cases. The town does not have its own Superior Court. The court system in Connecticut is centralized at the state level, so Trumbull relies on the courts in Bridgeport for almost everything except probate.

Bridgeport Judicial District Court

The Bridgeport Judicial District courthouse is the main court for Trumbull docket filings. It sits at 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. This court handles civil cases, family matters, and serious criminal charges. Every case gets a docket number at the time of filing. That number stays with the case from start to finish. You can visit the clerk in person during business hours to look up a Trumbull court docket. Bring a photo ID and the case name or number. Staff will pull the file for you.

G.A. 2 handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and motor vehicle cases for the Trumbull area. It is at 172 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport. Call (203) 579-6560. Both courts produce docket entries, so which one holds your record depends on the type of case.

Note: The Bridgeport JD serves several towns besides Trumbull, so the courthouse can get crowded during peak hours.

Search Trumbull Docket Records Online

The fastest way to search for a Trumbull court docket is through the state online tools. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil lawsuits, family cases, small claims, and housing filings. Type in a party name or docket number. The results come from every court in the state, so you can filter by the Bridgeport JD to narrow it down. Each result shows the docket number, case type, parties, court, and current status.

For criminal cases, use the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool. This system shows conviction records for up to 10 years after sentencing. Pending cases stay visible until resolved. You can search by name or docket number and filter by court. The daily docket feature lets you check what cases are scheduled at G.A. 2 on a given day. This is useful if you need to check a court date tied to Trumbull.

The Court Records FAQ on the Judicial Branch website explains how to access different types of court docket records and what fees apply.

This FAQ page answers common questions about docket searches, copy fees, and how to request files from closed cases that have moved to the records center.

Trumbull Probate Court Dockets

Trumbull has its own probate court. The Trumbull Probate Court, District 46, sits at 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611. Call (203) 452-5068. This court handles estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each probate case gets its own docket number. You can search Trumbull probate docket records online through the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup. It covers cases from 2011 forward. For older records, contact the court directly.

Probate records are generally open to the public. Some files that involve minors or protected persons may be restricted. The probate clerk can tell you if a specific file has limits.

Trumbull Court Docket Copies and Fees

Getting copies of Trumbull court docket records is straightforward. Visit the clerk at 1061 Main Street in Bridgeport and ask for the case. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document plus the page fee. For cases that have been closed and moved to storage, email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the case name and docket number. The records center staff will pull the file.

Under Practice Book 7-13, the court sets rules for public access to case files. Most docket records are open. Some documents in certain case types may be sealed by court order. If a record is sealed, the clerk will let you know when you request it. Court transcripts are a separate request and cost $3.00 per page. Audio recordings from November 2018 onward cost $25 per day per docket number.

The E-Services portal is available for attorneys and some self-represented parties who want to file documents or check case status online.

The portal supports electronic filing for some case types and lets you check case details without visiting the courthouse.

Trumbull Town Resources

The town government in Trumbull handles local matters but not court docket records. Court dockets go through the state Judicial Branch. The Trumbull Town Clerk's office deals with land records, vital records, and licensing. Here are key local contacts.

• Trumbull First Selectman: (203) 452-5005
• Trumbull Town Clerk: (203) 452-5015
• Trumbull Police Department: (203) 261-3665
• Trumbull Probate Court: (203) 452-5068

The police department keeps its own arrest and incident records, separate from the court docket system. If you need police records, call them directly. The court docket begins only after a case is formally filed with the court.

Note: Trumbull Police records requests are handled separately from court docket requests and go through the police department.

Fairfield County Court Resources

Trumbull is part of Fairfield County. All Trumbull court docket records fall within the Fairfield County court system. For more on the courts across the county, visit the Fairfield County court docket page. It covers all judicial districts and GA courts in the county.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Trumbull also file court docket records through Fairfield County courts. Check these pages for details.