Search New Milford Busted Mugshots

New Milford busted mugshots come from bookings made by the New Milford Police Department in Litchfield County. With close to 29,000 residents, New Milford is one of the larger towns in northwest Connecticut. The police department logged 356 arrests in 2022 alone, creating mugshots and booking records for each one. You can search for New Milford arrest records through free state court databases and the DOC inmate system. This page walks you through every way to find and access those records, from online searches to in-person requests at the station.

New Milford Police Mugshot Records

The New Milford Police Department is at 49 Poplar Street. Call (860) 355-3133 for records questions. Every booking at the station produces a mugshot and an arrest report. These records are the starting point for anyone looking up a New Milford arrest. You can request copies by visiting the station, calling ahead, or mailing a written request.

New Milford PD had a busy year in 2022 with 356 total arrests. Of those, 339 were adults and 17 were juveniles. The most common charges were disorderly conduct with 99 arrests, DUI with 45, and non-violent family offenses with 28. Group B offenses (like disorderly conduct and DUI) made up the bulk at 296 arrests, while Group A offenses accounted for 60. These numbers give you a sense of the kind of busted mugshots that come out of New Milford. Most are tied to lower-level offenses rather than serious violent crimes.

Copy fees are $0.50 per page under state law. Cash is accepted for walk-in requests. Mail-in requests need a check or money order made out to the Town of New Milford. Include the person's full name and an approximate arrest date. Recent arrests may have a short delay before records are available, especially if the case is still being processed through the court system.

New Milford Criminal Case Lookup

The Connecticut Judicial Branch Criminal Case Look-up is the best free tool for finding New Milford busted mugshots that went to court. New Milford cases go through the Litchfield Judicial District. Type in a name and the system shows arrest records, charges, court dates, and how each case turned out. The data goes back roughly ten years.

The court case lookup portal is shown below. New Milford arrests that result in criminal charges will appear in this database under the Litchfield Judicial District.

Anyone can use this tool for free. No registration or login is required.

For searches focused on convictions only, the convictions database filters out anything that did not end in a guilty finding. This is helpful when you know the person was convicted after a New Milford arrest and you just want the case specifics. The system shows charges, dates, and disposition details. If you are trying to find someone with pending charges, the pending cases search covers open cases that have not yet been resolved.

New Milford Inmate Search

The Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search tracks people in state custody. If someone arrested in New Milford ended up in a state prison or correctional facility, this is where you find them. Search by name or inmate number. The database updates each day.

The DOC inmate search tool is shown below. People booked in New Milford who are later transferred to state custody will appear in this system.

Search results show current facility, custody status, and basic booking info.

Most New Milford arrests do not lead to state prison time. Given that the majority of local arrests involve charges like disorderly conduct and DUI, many people post bail or receive alternative sentences. The DOC database will not show those individuals. It also excludes juveniles and people in federal custody. If someone is still being held at the New Milford police station after a recent arrest, call (860) 355-3133 to check on their status directly.

Are New Milford Mugshots Public

Yes. New Milford arrest records are public records. CGS § 1-215 makes this clear. From the moment an arrest happens, the basic facts of that arrest are open to the public. The name, charges, date, time, and address of the person arrested are all fair game. Warrant applications and affidavits are public too when the arrest was made on a warrant. No one needs to explain why they want the information.

There are exceptions under CGS § 1-210(b). Juvenile records stay sealed. So do records that could identify victims of sexual assault. If the New Milford police are in the middle of an active investigation, they can hold back records until the work is done. These limits are spelled out in state law and apply the same way across every town in Connecticut. The Freedom of Information Commission enforces the rules. If New Milford PD turns down a records request or drags its feet, you can file a complaint with the FOI Commission within 30 days.

Note: You do not need to be a Connecticut resident to request New Milford arrest records under the state FOI law.

New Milford Record Erasure and Clean Slate

Not all New Milford busted mugshots stay in the system forever. CGS § 54-142a says arrest records are erased when charges are dismissed, dropped, or end in acquittal. Nolled cases get wiped after 13 months. Once erased, the mugshot and arrest report are gone from both the police files and court databases. You will not find them in any public search.

The Clean Slate law adds another layer. Misdemeanor convictions are automatically erased after 7 years. Some felonies qualify after 10 years. The person has to stay crime-free during that time. Sex offenses, family violence charges, and firearm crimes are excluded. This whole process runs on its own with no action needed from the person. So a New Milford arrest from several years ago might already be erased if it met the criteria. That explains why some searches come back empty even when you know an arrest took place.

Full Criminal History From New Milford

For a comprehensive check that covers more than just court records, the State Police Bureau of Identification is the source. The SPBI keeps criminal history files for everyone age 16 and older charged with a crime in Connecticut. This includes New Milford arrests that may not have gone to trial or that were resolved without a court filing.

You will need to schedule a fingerprinting appointment at the SPBI office in Middletown. Bring your appointment confirmation, pre-enrollment page, and a valid photo ID. The cost is $15 for fingerprinting, $75 for the state check, and $13.25 for a federal check. All fees must be paid separately in exact amounts using cash, check, or money order. No walk-ins are allowed. This is the most complete option for looking at the full arrest history of someone booked in New Milford.

Nearby Cities With Mugshot Records

If the busted mugshots you need are not from New Milford, the person may have been arrested in a nearby town. These cities in the area also have their own police departments and booking records.

Litchfield County Busted Mugshots

New Milford is in Litchfield County, which covers a large area of northwest Connecticut. Court cases from New Milford go through the Litchfield Judicial District. If the arrest you are looking for happened outside New Milford but still in the Litchfield County area, the county page has additional police contacts and record resources for every town in the county.