Farmington Mugshot Lookup

Farmington busted mugshots are created when the Farmington Police Department arrests and books someone on criminal charges in this Hartford County town. With a population just over 28,000, Farmington is a suburban community west of Hartford. The police department handles all local arrests from its station in the Unionville section of town. You can search for Farmington mugshots and arrest records through free online court databases or by contacting the department directly. This guide covers every method for accessing those records, the laws that govern public access, and what to do if you cannot find what you need.

Farmington Police Department Records

The Farmington Police Department is located at 319 New Britain Avenue in Unionville, CT 06085. The main phone number is (860) 675-2400. This is where all Farmington busted mugshots originate. When officers make an arrest, the booking process produces a mugshot and a written report that go into the department's records system. You can request copies by visiting the station during business hours, calling the records division, or mailing a written request.

Farmington sits along the Farmington River corridor between Hartford and Bristol. The town's police department handles everything from traffic stops on Route 4 and I-84 to local calls involving theft, assault, drug charges, and domestic incidents. Each arrest generates a booking record that becomes part of the public file. The copy fee under state law is $0.50 per page. In person, you can pay with cash. Mail-in requests need a check or money order payable to the Town of Farmington.

When making a records request, include as much detail as you can. The person's full name is the minimum. An approximate arrest date helps a lot. If you have a case number or date of birth, include those too. The more specifics you provide, the quicker the Farmington records staff can locate the file you need.

Farmington Criminal Case Lookup

The easiest way to find Farmington busted mugshots online is through the Connecticut Judicial Branch Criminal Case Look-up. It is free and open to anyone. Farmington cases go through the Hartford Judicial District or the New Britain Judicial District depending on the court assignment. Search by name and the system returns arrest records, charges, court dates, and dispositions. The database covers roughly ten years of case data.

The criminal case lookup tool for Connecticut courts is shown below. Farmington busted mugshots that led to criminal filings will appear in this free search system.

No registration is needed. Just type in a name and search.

Two additional tools round out the online options. The convictions search filters results down to cases that ended in guilty findings. This is helpful if you know the Farmington arrest led to a conviction and you want to pull up the specifics. The pending cases search shows open cases that have not reached a final outcome yet. Both are free and open to the public without any login.

Note: Actual mugshot photos do not appear in the court database, but arrest details and case outcomes do.

Farmington Inmate Search

People arrested in Farmington who end up in state custody can be found through the Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search. This tool lets you search by name or DOC number. It updates daily and covers every state correctional facility in Connecticut.

The DOC inmate search portal is shown below. Farmington arrests that result in state incarceration will be listed in this system.

Results include custody status, facility location, and basic case information for each inmate.

Many Farmington arrests do not lead to state prison time. Someone who posts bail, receives probation, or has charges dropped will not appear in the DOC database. Juveniles and people held in federal facilities are excluded as well. If someone was recently arrested in Farmington and you think they might still be at the police station, call (860) 675-2400 to ask. The DOC system only tracks state-level custody.

Farmington Mugshot Public Records Law

Arrest records in Farmington are public. CGS § 1-215 makes the facts of any arrest a public record from the time it takes place. That includes the name, address, race, date, time, and charges. For warrant-based arrests in Farmington, the warrant application and the affidavit are public too. No explanation is needed when you make a request. The law does not ask why you want the information.

Exemptions exist under CGS § 1-210(b). Juvenile records are off limits. Records from sexual assault cases that could identify the victim are restricted. Active police investigations can also justify holding records back until the work is complete. Outside of these narrow exceptions, the vast majority of Farmington arrest records and busted mugshots remain accessible to anyone. If the Farmington PD refuses a request or fails to respond in a reasonable time, you can file a complaint with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission within 30 days. The FOI Commission investigates disputes and has the authority to order records released.

Farmington Arrest Record Erasure

Some Farmington busted mugshots do not stay on file permanently. Under CGS § 54-142a, records are erased when the charges are dismissed, dropped, or the person is acquitted. Nolled cases are erased 13 months after the nolle is entered. The erasure removes the arrest from both the Farmington police database and the court system. After erasure, the mugshot and all related booking information are gone from public view.

The Clean Slate law automates erasure for older convictions. Misdemeanors are wiped after 7 years. Certain felonies qualify for erasure after 10 years. The person must have no new criminal charges during the waiting period. Sex offenses, domestic violence convictions, and firearms charges are excluded from the program. Clean Slate runs automatically and does not require the person to take any action. Once the time passes and the conditions are met, the Farmington arrest record is erased from every state database.

This means a Farmington arrest from years back might no longer show up in searches. If you look and find nothing, erasure is one possible explanation.

Full Criminal History for Farmington

For the deepest look at someone's arrest record, the State Police Bureau of Identification is the place to go. The SPBI keeps a central file on every person age 16 and older who has been charged in Connecticut. This catches Farmington arrests that may not appear in the court case lookup, including cases that were resolved without formal court proceedings.

Schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the SPBI office in Middletown. Bring your appointment confirmation, pre-enrollment document, and a valid photo ID. The fees are $15 for fingerprinting, $75 for the state check, and $13.25 for a federal check. All amounts must be paid separately and in exact change. Cash, check, or money order only. Walk-ins are not accepted. This is the most comprehensive route for anyone who needs the full arrest history of a person booked in Farmington or anywhere else across Connecticut.

Note: SPBI results include arrests from every jurisdiction in the state, not just Farmington.

Nearby Cities With Mugshot Records

Several towns near Farmington have their own police departments that create booking records. If the busted mugshots you need are from an arrest outside Farmington, check these nearby cities.

Hartford County Busted Mugshots

Farmington is in Hartford County. Court cases from Farmington arrests go through the Hartford or New Britain Judicial Districts. If you are looking for an arrest that happened outside Farmington but still within the Hartford County area, the county page lists police departments and arrest record resources for every town in the county.