Access Stratford Busted Mugshots

Stratford busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Stratford Police Department in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Stratford has a population of about 53,600 and sits along the coast between Bridgeport and Milford. When someone is arrested in Stratford, the police department creates a booking record that includes a mugshot photo, charge details, and personal information. You can search for Stratford busted mugshots through the Connecticut Judicial Branch court case database at no cost, or you can request arrest records from the Stratford PD records division. Both options are available to anyone under state public records law.

Stratford Police Booking Records

The Stratford Police Department is located at 900 Longbrook Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614. You can reach them at (203) 385-4100. This is where all busted mugshots from Stratford arrests are created and stored. The department's records unit handles requests for arrest reports, incident reports, and booking photos. Every arrest in Stratford starts with a booking at this station, and that process generates the mugshot and arrest record that goes into the files.

Copies of Stratford arrest records cost $0.50 per page. That is the standard rate set for municipal agencies in Connecticut. You can visit in person during business hours to request copies. Cash is the typical payment method for walk-in visits. For mail-in requests, include a money order with your written request. The records unit does not take requests by phone, so you need to either show up or put it in writing. Give them the name of the person you are looking for and the date of the arrest if you know it.

Note: Some Stratford arrest reports are held back until court proceedings are finished for that case.

Stratford Criminal Case Database

The Connecticut Judicial Branch Criminal Case Look-up is a free online tool that covers every court in the state. Stratford falls under the Fairfield Judicial District. You can search for Stratford busted mugshots and arrest records by defendant name. The system shows pending charges, conviction history, daily court dockets, and active warrants. Records go back about ten years for convictions.

Beyond the main case lookup, there are targeted search tools for Stratford records. The convictions search filters results to show only cases that ended in a guilty finding. This is helpful if you just want to see what someone was found guilty of in Stratford or anywhere else in Connecticut. Daily docket searches show which cases are scheduled in court on a given day. All of these tools pull from the same database. Free to use. No login.

The Connecticut criminal case lookup tool is shown below. Stratford busted mugshots that result in court cases show up in this system under the Fairfield Judicial District.

This tool works for any court in Connecticut, so Stratford arrests processed through any judicial district will appear in the results.

Stratford Inmate Search

If someone arrested in Stratford ends up in state custody, the Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search can help locate them. This database shows everyone held in Connecticut state correctional facilities. Search by name or DOC number. The data updates daily and includes booking details, charges, and current custody status.

A person arrested in Stratford who is held on bond or sentenced to state prison time will show up here. But people who post bail or are released on a promise to appear will not be in the DOC system. The same goes for anyone held under the Youthful Offender Statute. Federal detainees are also left out. If you think someone was recently booked in Stratford and may still be at the station, call the Stratford PD at (203) 385-4100 to check on their status. Local holding is not reflected in the state DOC database.

The Connecticut DOC inmate search tool is shown below. This can help you find people arrested in Stratford who are being held in a state facility.

The inmate search and the court case database are separate systems, and each may have details the other one does not.

Stratford Mugshots and Public Records Law

Arrest records from Stratford are public under Connecticut law. CGS § 1-215 makes the record of an arrest a public document from the time the arrest takes place. This includes the name of the person, their address, the date, time, and charges. Warrant applications and affidavits are public for warrant arrests. The arrest report itself is public for cases where no warrant was used. You do not need to state a reason when asking for Stratford busted mugshots or arrest records.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission enforces public records access across the state. If the Stratford Police Department turns down your records request and you believe the records should be public, file a complaint with the FOI Commission within 30 days. No special forms are needed. A written request to the Stratford PD, whether by letter, email, or in person, is all the law requires. The agency must respond promptly.

Some Stratford arrest records do not stay public. Under CGS § 54-142a, records are erased when charges are dismissed, nolled after 13 months, or when a person is found not guilty. The Clean Slate law adds to this. Certain misdemeanor convictions are automatically erased after 7 years and certain felonies after 10 years, provided the person stays out of trouble. Sex crimes, family violence cases, and firearms offenses are not eligible. Once erased, Stratford busted mugshots and all related records are deleted from both police and court systems.

Stratford Criminal History Resources

For a deeper look into someone's arrest and conviction history from Stratford or anywhere in Connecticut, the State Police Bureau of Identification maintains the statewide criminal record database. CGS § 29-11 requires this office to keep records on every person age 16 and older who has been charged with a crime in the state. The SPBI database is the most complete source for arrest history in Connecticut.

A formal criminal history check requires fingerprinting at the SPBI office in Middletown or at a local police department. The cost is $15 for prints, $75 for a state check, and $13.25 if you also want a federal check. All fees must be paid in separate exact amounts. Cash, check, or money order only. You need an appointment for the Middletown office. Bring your government ID and your pre-enrollment confirmation. Stratford residents can check with the local PD about getting fingerprinted there instead, though hours and availability change.

CGS § 1-210(b) lists the records that are exempt from public access even in Stratford. These include juvenile case files, sealed or expunged records, ongoing investigation details, and information that could identify sexual assault victims. These exemptions apply to busted mugshots and arrest records from Stratford the same as they do in any other Connecticut town.

How to Get Stratford Busted Mugshots

There are multiple ways to access busted mugshots and arrest records from Stratford. The online court database is free and covers case information, while the police department holds the actual booking photos. Here is what you can do to get the records you need:

• Search the Connecticut Judicial Branch case lookup for free online
• Visit the Stratford PD at 900 Longbrook Avenue to request copies
• Pay $0.50 per page for arrest record copies
• Send a written request by mail with a money order for payment
• Check the DOC inmate search for people in state custody
• File an FOI complaint if your request is denied

Turnaround times depend on the age of the Stratford record and whether the case is still active. Older records with closed cases are usually faster to get. New arrest reports from cases still working through the courts may not be released right away. The Stratford PD records staff can tell you if a report is available or if you need to wait for the court process to move along first.

Fairfield County Busted Mugshots

Stratford is in Fairfield County, which has the largest population of any county in Connecticut. Court cases from Stratford arrests go through the Fairfield Judicial District. Fairfield County has many police departments that create and store busted mugshots. If you are looking for an arrest that happened near Stratford but outside city limits, the Fairfield County page has a complete list of law enforcement agencies and court resources for the area.

Nearby Cities With Mugshot Records

Stratford borders several other towns that have their own police departments and keep separate arrest records. If the busted mugshots you are searching for are not from a Stratford arrest, the person may have been booked in one of these nearby cities instead.