West Haven Busted Mugshots

Busted mugshots from West Haven arrests are held by the West Haven Police Department and the Connecticut Judicial Branch court system. West Haven has about 55,000 residents and sits right next to New Haven in New Haven County. The West Haven PD handles all bookings within city limits and keeps mugshot photos on file at the records division. You can search for West Haven busted mugshots through the free state court database, which shows case details for arrests going back ten years. You can also request copies of arrest records directly from the West Haven police. Both paths are open to anyone under Connecticut's public records laws.

West Haven Police Mugshot Records

The West Haven Police Department is at 200 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT 06516. The main phone number is (203) 937-3510. Every time someone gets booked at the West Haven PD, a mugshot is taken and stored along with the arrest report. These records stay with the police department unless they are erased under state law.

Under CGS § 1-215, the record of an arrest is public from the moment it happens. This gives you the right to ask for basic arrest information from the West Haven PD, including the name, address, date and time of the arrest, and what charges were filed. For warrant arrests in West Haven, the warrant application and affidavit are public too. Getting copies costs $0.50 per page, which is the standard municipal rate across Connecticut. You can visit in person or mail in a written request with a money order for payment. The records office does not handle requests over the phone.

West Haven busted mugshots from recent arrests may take a few days to become available. Reports tied to cases still moving through the court process can be held back until charges are resolved. Juvenile records need special sign-off before release, and sexual assault cases go through an extra review step to protect victims.

West Haven Court Case Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch Criminal Case Look-up covers all courts in the state. West Haven arrests go through the New Haven Judicial District. This free tool lets you search by name and pull up case records for anyone arrested in West Haven. You can find pending charges, conviction history, and daily docket listings. The database goes back about ten years for conviction data.

There are more search options for West Haven arrest records beyond the main case lookup. The arrest warrants search shows active warrants statewide, including any from West Haven. You can check if someone has an outstanding warrant by searching their name. The system also has tools for daily dockets by court location, pending case searches, and conviction lookups by docket number. All free. No account required.

The Connecticut court case database is shown below. West Haven busted mugshots that lead to criminal charges will appear in this system through the New Haven Judicial District.

Search results include case numbers, charge details, court dates, and case outcomes for West Haven arrests.

Note: Court records show case details but not the actual mugshot photos from a West Haven booking.

West Haven Inmate Lookup

The Connecticut Department of Correction inmate search tracks people held in state prisons and correctional facilities. If someone arrested in West Haven is now serving time or waiting for trial in state custody, they will show up in this database. The search works by name or DOC inmate number. It gets updated each day.

People who post bail after a West Haven arrest will not appear in the DOC search. Neither will those released on a promise to appear or people under the Youthful Offender Statute. Federal detainees are also excluded. For someone who was just arrested in West Haven and might still be at the station, you would need to call the West Haven PD at (203) 937-3510 to ask about their status. The DOC database only covers state-level custody, not local holding at the West Haven police department.

The DOC inmate search portal is shown below. Use this tool to find West Haven arrestees who are now in Connecticut state custody.

This database is separate from the court case search and may have different or more current information about someone booked in West Haven.

Public Access to West Haven Arrest Records

Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act makes West Haven arrest records available to the public. You don't need to give a reason for your request. CGS § 1-215 spells it out clearly. The record of an arrest is public from the time of the arrest. Anyone can ask for it.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission handles disputes when an agency refuses to turn over records. If the West Haven Police Department denies your request, file a complaint with the FOI Commission within 30 days. They are located at 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100 in Hartford. You can call them at (860) 566-5682. There are no special forms needed for a records request in Connecticut. A written letter, an email, or a visit in person all work.

Not all West Haven arrest records stay public forever. Under CGS § 54-142a, records get erased when charges are dismissed, dropped, or result in a not guilty finding. Nolled charges are erased after 13 months. Connecticut's Clean Slate law goes further. It allows automatic erasure of certain misdemeanor convictions after 7 years and certain felony convictions after 10 years. The person must stay free of new charges during that time. Sex crimes, family violence, and gun offenses cannot be erased. Once a West Haven arrest record is erased, the busted mugshots and all related documents are removed from police and court files.

State Criminal Records for West Haven

The State Police Bureau of Identification keeps the most complete criminal history records in Connecticut. This database has arrest and conviction data for every person age 16 and older charged in the state. Per CGS § 29-11, the SPBI is the central source for this information. A formal criminal history check goes through their office in Middletown and requires fingerprinting.

The fees for a state criminal history check are $15 for fingerprints, $75 for the state search, and $13.25 for a federal search. You need an appointment. Bring a valid government ID and your pre-enrollment confirmation. All fees must be paid in separate exact amounts. West Haven residents can also get fingerprinted at the local police department, but you should call ahead to check their schedule since hours vary by location.

Under CGS § 1-210(b), several types of records are exempt from public access. These include active investigation files, records of ongoing law enforcement strategies, juvenile case files, and sealed records. These exemptions apply to West Haven busted mugshots and arrest records just as they do everywhere else in Connecticut.

How to Get West Haven Mugshots

There are a few ways to search for and obtain busted mugshots from West Haven. The free court database gives you case info online, but the actual mugshot images are held by the police department. Here is what you can do:

• Search the state court case lookup for West Haven arrest records at no cost
• Visit the West Haven PD at 200 Saw Mill Road for copies of arrest records
• Pay $0.50 per page for copies of West Haven mugshots and reports
• Mail a written request with a money order to the records division
• Check the DOC inmate search if the person may be in state custody

Response times vary. Simple requests for older records tend to be faster. Reports from recent West Haven arrests may take longer if the case is still active in court. If the West Haven PD denies your request and you believe the records should be public, the FOI Commission can review your complaint at no charge.

New Haven County Busted Mugshots

West Haven is part of New Haven County, which is one of the most populated counties in Connecticut. Court cases from West Haven go through the New Haven Judicial District. If you are searching for busted mugshots from an arrest near West Haven but outside city limits, the New Haven County page has a full list of local agencies and courts that handle arrest records in the area.

Nearby Cities With Arrest Records

West Haven borders several other cities that have their own police departments and arrest records. If the busted mugshots you need are not from a West Haven arrest, the person may have been booked in one of these nearby towns.