Fairfield County Court Docket Records

Fairfield County court docket records are managed by the Connecticut Judicial Branch through three Judicial Districts that serve the county. With close to 957,000 residents, Fairfield County has the largest population of any county in the state. That means a high volume of case filings each year. Court dockets here cover civil, criminal, family, housing, and small claims matters. You can search these docket records for free through the Judicial Branch online tools or visit one of several courthouses across the county. Each Judicial District maintains its own clerk staff and court schedules, but the same search tools and access rules apply countywide.

Fairfield County Judicial Districts

Three Judicial Districts handle court docket filings for Fairfield County. The Bridgeport Judicial District is the largest. Its courthouse sits at 1061 Main Street in Bridgeport, and you can reach the clerk at (203) 579-6527. This court handles civil, family, and serious criminal cases for Bridgeport and the surrounding towns. Docket records from this district go back decades, though the online lookup tools typically show cases from the mid-1990s forward. The Bridgeport JD is one of the busiest courts in the whole state, given the size of the population it serves.

The Bridgeport Judicial District courthouse is the main court facility serving Fairfield County docket filings.

The Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District covers the southern part of the county. Its courthouse is at 123 Hoyt Street in Stamford. Call (203) 965-5308 to reach the clerk. This district serves Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport. Civil, family, and criminal docket records from these towns all flow through this court. Under C.G.S. 51-36a, the Judicial Branch sets rules for how the public accesses court docket records at each of these locations, and the same procedures apply whether you visit in person or search online.

The Stamford-Norwalk JD courthouse at 123 Hoyt Street processes court docket filings for the southern part of Fairfield County.

Cases filed in the Stamford-Norwalk district show up in the same state online tools as every other court. You search by party name or docket number. The system does not care which district you pick. It pulls results from all of them.

Danbury Court Docket Filings

The Danbury Judicial District sits at 146 White Street in Danbury and serves the northern part of Fairfield County. Its phone number is (203) 207-8600. Towns like Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, and Ridgefield fall under this district. Civil and family cases from those towns get filed here. The docket for each case tracks every motion, hearing, and order from the date of filing through final disposition.

The Danbury Judicial District courthouse handles court docket records for towns in northern Fairfield County.

Criminal cases in Danbury go through G.A. 3 at the same address. Geographical Area courts handle arraignments, motor vehicle cases, and less serious criminal matters. The docket records from GA courts appear in the criminal case lookup tool, separate from the civil search. If you need a Fairfield County court docket for a criminal case in the Danbury area, use the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up and search by name or docket number.

Note: GA courts handle arraignments and motor vehicle cases, while Judicial District courts handle more serious criminal matters and all civil filings.

Search Fairfield County Court Dockets Online

The easiest way to find a Fairfield County court docket is through the free online tools from the Connecticut Judicial Branch. The Civil/Family Case Look-up lets you search civil, family, housing, and small claims dockets. Type in a party name and the system shows matching cases from any court in the state, including all three Fairfield County districts. You can narrow results by case type or date range. Each result gives you the docket number, case caption, court location, and status.

For criminal docket records, use the Criminal/Motor Vehicle Case Look-up. This tool covers convictions, pending cases, and daily court schedules. Conviction data stays online for up to 10 years after sentencing. Pending cases appear until the court resolves them. The daily docket feature is useful if you need to know what cases are on the calendar at a Fairfield County court on a given day. You can filter by court location to see only Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, or Danbury dockets.

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act under C.G.S. 1-200 gives the public the right to access most government records, and court docket records fall under this umbrella. You do not need to be a party to a case to look it up. Anyone can search. The online tools are free with no login needed. Certain records are restricted by law, though. Juvenile cases stay confidential under C.G.S. 46b-124, and some criminal records may be erased after dismissal or pardon under C.G.S. 54-142g. But most Fairfield County court docket records are fully open to the public.

Fairfield County GA Courts

Four Geographical Area courts operate in Fairfield County. G.A. 1 sits in Stamford. G.A. 2 is in Bridgeport. G.A. 3 is in Danbury. And G.A. 20 is in Norwalk. These courts handle criminal arraignments, misdemeanor cases, motor vehicle violations, and some civil matters under $5,000. Each GA court creates its own set of docket records.

GA court dockets follow the same public access rules as Judicial District courts. You can search them online or visit the clerk's office in person. The criminal case lookup tool covers all GA court dockets. If you are looking for a traffic case, a DUI, or a misdemeanor in Fairfield County, start with the GA court search. These courts process a large share of the county's total case volume since minor criminal and motor vehicle matters far outnumber civil trials.

Note: Housing sessions in Fairfield County operate in Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford for landlord-tenant and housing code cases.

Fairfield County Probate Court Dockets

Probate matters in Fairfield County go through separate Probate Courts. These courts handle estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and name changes. Each town or group of towns has its own Probate Court. Bridgeport Probate can be reached at (203) 576-3945. Stamford Probate is at (203) 323-2149. Greenwich Probate is at (203) 622-7879. Other Probate Courts serve Norwalk-Wilton at (203) 854-7737, Fairfield at (203) 256-3041, and Danbury at (203) 797-4521.

Probate docket records use a different search tool. The Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup covers cases from 2011 forward. Older probate docket records may need to be requested from the local Probate Court directly. Probate records are generally public, but some documents involving minors or protected persons may be sealed by the court.

Getting Copies of Fairfield County Docket Records

You can get copies of court docket records from any Fairfield County courthouse during business hours. Walk into the clerk's office and ask for the file by 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. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at most locations.

For cases that have been closed and moved to storage, contact the Superior Court Records Center in Enfield. You can email your request to SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or call (860) 741-3714. Include the full case name and docket number. Staff will pull the file and let you know how to get copies. Disposed Fairfield County court docket records get transferred to Enfield once the case is fully resolved and the retention period at the local courthouse expires.

Transcripts are a separate matter. Court transcript fees for Fairfield County cases run $3.00 per page for regular service. Next-day service costs $6.35 per page. Audio recordings of proceedings cost $25 per day per docket number for hearings from November 2018 onward.

Cities in Fairfield County

Fairfield County has a number of cities and towns that residents use to file court cases at the nearest Superior Court or GA court location. Below are the qualifying cities with their own court docket pages.

Nearby Counties

Court docket records from neighboring counties are managed through their own Judicial Districts. If a case was filed outside Fairfield County, try these nearby county pages.