Search Wethersfield Court Dockets

Wethersfield court docket records are managed through the Connecticut Judicial Branch at the Hartford Judicial District. This Hartford County town has a population around 26,671 and sits just south of Hartford. Cases from Wethersfield go to the Hartford courthouse for civil, criminal, and family matters. The Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Operations Unit is also based in Wethersfield at 225 Spring Street. You can search Wethersfield court docket records for free online. The state provides tools that cover civil filings, criminal dockets, family cases, and small claims. This page covers where to search, what each court handles, and how to get copies of Wethersfield docket records.

Wethersfield Cases at Hartford JD

Wethersfield court docket filings go through the Hartford Judicial District. The main courthouse is at 95 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Call (860) 548-2700 to reach the clerk. This court handles civil lawsuits, family law matters, and serious criminal cases for Wethersfield and many other Hartford County towns. Each case gets a docket number when filed. That number tracks every step of the case from the first motion through the final ruling.

Wethersfield does not have its own Superior Court. The drive to Hartford takes about 10 minutes. Small claims and housing matters file at 80 Washington Street in Hartford. The Hartford JD is one of the busiest courts in Connecticut. If you plan to visit the clerk's office, arrive early. Staff can pull up any active Wethersfield docket file by name or case number.

G.A. 14 is at 101 Lafayette Street in Hartford. Call (860) 566-1630. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and motor vehicle cases from Wethersfield.

The G.A. 14 directions page has parking and building access information.

Both the JD and the GA create docket entries for every case they process. Criminal arraignments typically start at G.A. 14 and may transfer to the Hartford JD for trial.

Search Wethersfield Court Docket Records Online

Connecticut provides free tools for looking up Wethersfield court docket records. The Civil/Family Case Look-up covers civil lawsuits, family filings, housing cases, and small claims. Enter a party name and the system checks every court in the state. Filter by the Hartford JD to focus on Wethersfield area cases. Each result gives you the docket number, case type, parties, and status. C.G.S. 1-200, the Freedom of Information Act, makes these records public. You don't need a reason to search them.

For criminal cases, use the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up. This tool shows conviction data for up to 10 years past the sentencing date. Pending cases remain visible until resolved. Search by name or docket number. The daily docket shows what is on the court schedule for G.A. 14 each day.

Note: Wethersfield is home to the state Court Operations Unit at 225 Spring Street, but this office handles administrative matters, not public docket lookups.

Wethersfield Criminal Docket Records

Criminal cases from Wethersfield go through G.A. 14 for arraignments and lower-level charges. Felonies and more serious criminal matters transfer to the Hartford JD for trial. Both courts keep a docket for every criminal case. The docket shows charges, court dates, plea, and the final result. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch controls how these docket records are stored and shared.

Some criminal docket records can be erased. Under C.G.S. 54-142g, a person may apply for erasure after a dismissal, nolled case (after 13 months), acquittal, or pardon. Once a record is erased, it will not show up in any search tool. The court treats it as if the case never existed. Wethersfield Police handle arrest and incident reports at (860) 529-1700. Those records are separate from court docket entries.

Wethersfield Probate Court Docket

Probate matters from Wethersfield go through the area probate court system. Estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and name changes all file through probate. Each case gets its own docket number that is separate from Superior Court records. The Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool covers probate cases from 2011 forward. For older Wethersfield probate docket records, contact the probate court that serves your district.

The probate court locator helps you find the right district for Wethersfield.

Probate records are generally public. Files involving minors or protected adults may have restricted access by court order. The Wethersfield Town Clerk at (860) 721-2890 handles vital records for the town but does not manage court docket filings.

Copies of Wethersfield Docket Records

Getting copies of Wethersfield court docket records is straightforward. Walk into the clerk's office at 95 Washington Street in Hartford during business hours. Provide the case name or docket number. Staff pull the file and make copies. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $2.00 per document plus the page fee. Bring a photo ID.

Disposed cases in storage can be requested from the Superior Court Records Center in Enfield. Email SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov with the case name and docket number. Court transcripts cost $3.00 per page for regular service. Audio recordings of hearings from November 2018 onward are $25 per day per docket number. Practice Book Section 7-13 governs how long conviction data stays available and when records must be erased.

Wethersfield Family and Juvenile Dockets

Family law cases from Wethersfield file at the Hartford JD. Divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases all create docket records. Look them up through the civil/family case lookup. Filing forms are available on the court forms page.

Juvenile docket records are confidential. C.G.S. 46b-124 keeps juvenile case files sealed from public view. Only the parties, their lawyers, and certain agencies can access them. The Wethersfield Town Manager's office at (860) 721-2800 can help with general town questions but not court docket records.

Hartford County Court Resources

Wethersfield is in Hartford County. All Wethersfield court docket records fall under the Hartford County court system. For more on courts and docket tools across the county, visit the Hartford County court docket page. It covers the Hartford JD, the New Britain JD, and all the GA courts that serve the county.

Nearby Cities

Other towns near Wethersfield also file court docket records through Hartford County courts. These pages have local details.