How to Search Connecticut Court Records

Connecticut court records are handled at the county or district court level for most cases. The state Supreme Court or appellate court publishes opinions online. Federal cases for Connecticut are searchable through PACER.

  • Use the Connecticut state judiciary website for statewide court directories and opinions.
  • County court clerks maintain civil, criminal, family, and probate case records.
  • Federal cases: PACER — U.S. District Court records.
  • Pay fines and search by case number, party name, or attorney through the official portal.
  • For certified copies, contact the clerk of the specific court where the case was filed.
Population
3,617,176
Households
1,400,000
Median Income
$90,213
Median Home Value
$343,200

Court Records Databases

12 official Connecticut court records sources.

Court Records

Civil & Family Court Attorney Case List
Official Free
Civil and family court attorney case assignments.
Civil & Family Court Dockets
Official Free
Connecticut Family and Civil Court Dockets searchable by location, year, category, and case number.
Civil & Family Court Records
Official Free
Connecticut Civil and Family (including divorce) case search.
Civil & Family Court Short Calendars
Official Free
Connecticut short calendars for civil and family courts.
Criminal & Motor Vehicle Records
Official Free
Motor vehicle case convictions, daily docket, pending cases, and attorney/firm lookup from the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch.
Housing Court Records
Official Free
Connecticut Housing Court case record search and dockets.
Probate Court Records
Official Free
Connecticut Probate Courts Estate and Trust case records by name and district.
Small Claims Case Records
Official Free
Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut small claims court case lookup.
Supreme & Appellate Court Opinions
Official Free
Current and archived Connecticut Supreme Court and Appellate Court opinions.
U.S. District Court Bankruptcy
Official Free
U.S. District Court of Connecticut PACER bankruptcy court records, dockets, and documents.
U.S. District Court Civil & Criminal Records
Official Free
U.S. District Court of Connecticut PACER civil and criminal records. Registration and small fee per search required.

Connecticut Counties

All 8 Connecticut counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Connecticut state judiciary public portal. Search by case number, party name, or attorney across all court divisions in 8 Connecticut counties.

Online docket searches are usually free. Copies of documents and certified records carry a per-page fee — contact the clerk of the specific court.

The Connecticut Supreme Court and Court of Appeals publish opinions on the state judiciary website.

U.S. District Court records are available through PACER (per-page fees apply).

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