Fairfield County Court Records

Fairfield County court records are official documents generated during court trials. They typically contain the following:

• Case information
• Docket entries
• Name of the presiding judge
• Attorney information
• RCourt proceedings
• Exhibits
• Court costs and fees
• Witness testimony
• Judgments and Orders
• Case status
• Pleadings
• Sentencing

Court records are typically maintained by the clerk of the court and are accessible to the public, depending on the nature and jurisdiction of the case. The availability of court records plays a vital role in the administration of justice in Fairfield County, ensuring transparency and accountability. It is also useful when conducting background checks. With a court record, parties involved in a lawsuit can track the progress of their case. Furthermore, court records in Fairfield County are used for legal research or as precedents for future judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Fairfield County?

Fairfield County court records are public. According to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, court clerks must provide access to court records. However, certain Fairfield County court records are exempt from public disclosure due to privacy concerns or to protect sensitive information. Typically, the following court records cannot be accessed by the public in Fairfield County:

• Medical Records
• Records protected by state or federal laws
• Adoption Records
• Confidential information such as Social Security Number and driver’s license number
• Financial account numbers
• Juvenile Records

Fairfield County Court Records Search

Fairfield County court records are accessible online and offline. Record seekers can use the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Case Look-up platform to find the county’s court records. They can also access non-confidential court records through mail or in-person visits to the clerk’s office or the courts where such cases were heard. In addition, reliable third-party websites provide access to these records. Only authorized persons can access confidential and sealed court records in Fairfield County.

Fairfield County Court Records Search by Name

Searching court records by name is a common method for looking up court records in Fairfield County. A name-based court record search involves using a record owner's name as the search criterion. Record seekers use the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Case Look-up system to search for Fairfield County court records by party name or attorney name.

Fairfield County Courts

The Fairfield County court system comprises superior and probate courts. The Superior Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters but typically handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. On the other hand, the Fairfield Court Surrogate Court handles probate matters, including wills, estates, and guardianships in the county.

Listed below are the various Fairfield County courts and their contact information:

Fairfield County Superior Courts

Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court
1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-6527

Danbury Judicial District Superior Court
146 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (347) 296-1076
Fax: (203) 207-8600
Geographical Area 1 at Stamford
123 Hoyt Street
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 965-5208
Fax: (203) 965-5355

Geographical Area 2 at Bridgeport
172 Golden Hill Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-6558
Fax: (203) 579-6562 (Small Claims)

Geographical Area 3 at Danbury
146 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 207-8600
Fax: (203) 207-8666

Geographical Area 20 at Norwalk
17 Belden Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 349-3580
Fax: (203) 579-6562
Phone: (203) 846-4206 (Small Claims)

Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District Superior Court
123 Hoyt Street
Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 965-5308
Fax: (203) 965-5370
Phone: (203) 965-5708 (Juvenile Matters)
Fax: (203) 965-5785 (Juvenile Matters)

Housing Session at Norwalk
17 Belden Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 546-4332
Fax: (203) 750-0881

Housing Session at Bridgeport
1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-6936
Fax: (203) 579-7291

Juvenile Matters and Detention Center at Bridgeport
60 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-6544
Fax: (203) 382-8430

Fairfield County Probate Courts

Fairfield Probate Court
Probate District 49
Independence Hall
725 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 0694
Phone: (203) 256-3041
Fax: (203) 256-3044

Norwalk-Wilton Probate Court
Probate District 51
City Hall
125 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06852
Phone: (203) 854-7737
Fax: (203) 854-7825

Greenwich Probate Court
Probate District
54 Town Hall
101 Field Point Road
Greenwich, CT 06836
Phone: (203) 622-7879
Fax: (203) 622-6451

Stamford Probate Court
Probate District 53
888 Washington Blvd
Stamford, CT 06904
Phone: (203) 323-2149
Fax: (203) 964-1830

Darien-New Canaan Probate Court
Probate District 52
Town Hall
2 Renshaw Road
Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 646-7342
Fax: (203) 656-0774

Bridgeport Probate Court
Probate District 48
City Hall Annex
999 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 576-3945
Fax: (203) 576-7898

Stratford Probate Court
Probate District 47
468 Birdseye Street
2nd Floor
Stratford, CT 06615
Phone: (203) 385-4023
Fax: (203) 375-6253

Trumbull Probate Court
Probate District 46
Town Hall
5866 Main Street
Trumbull, CT 06611
Phone: (203) 452-5068
Fax: (203) 452-5092

Northern Fairfield County Probate Court
Probate District 45
1 School Street
Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: (203) 794-8508
Fax: (203) 778-7517

Shelton Probate Court
Probate District 42
40 White Street
Shelton, CT 06484
Phone: (203) 924-8462
Fax: (203) 924-8943

Westport Probate Court
Probate District 30
Town Hall
110 Myrtle Avenue
Room 100
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 341-1100
Fax: (203) 341-1102

Danbury Probate Court
City Hall Building
155 Deer Hill Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 797-4521
Fax: (203) 796-1563

Fairfield County District Court Records

Fairfield County District Court records document legal proceedings and prosecutions in the county's District Court. These records can be obtained by visiting the court directly or using the online resources provided by the judicial branch. Fairfield County District Court records include those gathered from the following types of cases:

• Criminal cases
• Family cases
• Housing cases
• Probate cases
• Juvenile cases
• Traffic cases

Interested individuals may do the following to access Fairfield County District Court civil case records:

• Open the Connecticut Judicial Branch website
• On the homepage, find and click the “Case Look-up” link
• On the Case Look-up page, select “Civil/ Family/ Housing/ Small Claims Case Look-up”
• Select the criteria for searching: Party name, attorney/firm search, index search, or docket number
• Provide the required information, including selecting Fairfield District Court from the list of courts and then clicking on the search

To access Fairfield County District Court criminal case records, take the following steps:

• Open the Connecticut Judicial Branch website
• On the homepage, find and click the “Case Look-up” link
• Choose a preferred search option from case identifier, defendant name, attorney/firm number, or docket number
• Provide the required information, including selecting Fairfield District Court from the list of courts
• Click search

The Fairfield County Clerk also serves as the Fairfield County District Court Clerk. District Court record seekers can contact the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office by email, telephone, or in person at the Fairfield Judicial District Court:

1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 579-6527

Fairfield County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Fairfield County are documents detailing a person's criminal activities and prosecutions within the county. Criminal records are open to public inspection in the county according to the Criminal Records Act Sec 54-142k. These records are maintained by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Criminal records typically include arrest warrants, mugshots, detention, releases, appeals, incarceration, paroles, and other pretrial crime records. While conviction records are open to the general public, non-conviction records are available only to the parties involved or their attorneys. Eligible record seekers can contact the Connecticut Department of Corrections or the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office to access criminal records. They can also visit the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office to request criminal records or mail a completed criminal history record request form and a check or money order of applicable fees to:

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
State Police Bureau of Identification
111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457-2389

Fairfield County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Interested parties can look up specific criminal cases in Fairfield County through the courthouses where such cases were filed. They can also find information on criminal court cases from the county at the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office.

Get Fairfield County Civil Court Records

Fairfield County civil court records include case filings, motions, writs, settlement agreements, civil complaints, and court orders from civil adjudications. They comprise documents generated from cases such as:

• Family Law
• Contract Disputes
• Property Disputes
• Divorce Proceedings
• Libel and slander
• Personal Injury Lawsuits
• Employment Discrimination
• Probate and Estate
• Torts
• Consumer Protection

The Fairfield County Clerk’s Offices maintain civil records, which can be accessed through the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Case Look-up platform. Record seekers can also visit the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office to examine or request copies of public civil court records. In some instances, portions of civil court records may be redacted to protect sensitive information or preserve the privacy of persons involved or named on the records.

Fairfield County Family Court Records

Fairfield County family court records are records of cases that fall under family law or domestic relations prosecutions within the county. These records are files, documents, and information on the prosecution of the following cases:

• Divorce
• Legal Separation
• Child Custody and Visitation
• ChildSupport
• Adoption
• Domestic Violence
• Paternity
• Guardianship
• Protection Orders

Although family court records are public in Fairfield County, some contain sensitive information and may be subject to privacy restrictions. In addition, public family court records, particularly those involving minors, may be sealed, or information may be redacted to protect the privacy of the record owners. Family court records are maintained by the Fairfield County Judicial District Court. Eligible persons can visit the Fairfield County Judicial District Family Court to request family court records. They can also use the Connecticut Judicial Branch’s Case Look-up service or contact the Court Clerk’s Office.

Fairfield Dissolution of Marriage Records

In Fairfield County, dissolution of marriage records are documents relating to the termination of marriages in the county and maintained by the Fairfield County Clerk. These records include:

• Petition for Marriage Dissolution
• Marriage Settlement Agreement
• Child Custody and Support Orders
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage
• Protective Orders (If applicable)

Generally, most dissolution of marriage records in Fairfield County are confidential and are only available to the parties involved and their attorneys. The general public can only view divorce judgments. Persons interested in marriage dissolution records can contact the Fairfield County Superior Court, where the dissolution was granted.

Fairfield County Marriage and Divorce Records

Marriage records are documents of the legal union between two individuals, while divorce records document the legal dissolution of a marriage. The Fairfield County Judicial District Court maintains divorce records, while the County Clerk’s Office maintains marriage records. Marriage and divorce records are generally considered public in the county to ensure transparency in court proceedings. However, access to them may be subject to certain restrictions to protect privacy. Eligible persons can obtain marriage records by ordering them from the State’s Vital Records Office. Also, marriage records can be accessed by contacting the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office or the court where the marriage was registered. On the other hand, divorce records can be obtained by visiting the Connecticut Judicial Branch website, the Fairfield Judicial District Court, or the court where the divorce was filed.

Fairfield Birth and Death Records

Fairfield County birth and death records are official documentation of the birth and death of individuals within the county. These records are confidential per Connecticut General Statute Section 7-51 and are not open to the general public. The only exceptions are those that are at least 100 years old. The County Clerk’s Office maintains birth and death records. Eligible persons can request birth or death records by contacting the Clerk’s Office or the Connecticut Department of Public Health Vital Records. Do the following to obtain a Fairfield birth or death record from the Department of Public Health:

• Download a birth or death certificate application form from the Connecticut Department of Public Health Vital Records applications and forms page
• Fill it out, include a copy of a valid photo ID, a check or money order as access fees ($30 for a birth certificate while a certified death certificate costs $20), and mail it to:

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Vital Records Section
Customers Service MS
11 VRS
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Fairfield County Probate Court Records

Fairfield County probate court records are documents and information about the administration of decedents' estates within the county. Probate court records comprise documents on wills, guardianship, conservatorship, and testamentary trusts. The Fairfield County Probate Court is primarily responsible for probate matters. Probate court records are public records and can be accessed by any interested person. Nonetheless, some portions of the records may contain sensitive information, such as financial details and personal information, and may be sealed or redacted.

To obtain Fairfield County Connecticut probate court records, contact the Fairfield County Clerk’s Office by telephone, email, or in-person visits to the Fairfield County courthouse. There are public terminals at the court premises that allow record seekers to search for probate court records. The Connecticut Probate Courts Case Look-up also provides online access to Fairfield County probate records.

Fairfield County Property Records

Fairfield County property records are official documents on real estate in the county. These records include deeds, liens, property ownership, property sales history, zoning, land records, property tax records, and mortgages. They are vital for acquiring information on property legal description, property history, and ownership. All property-related documents in the county are recorded in the Clerk's Office where the property is located. Record seekers can use the Fairfield County Land Records Online Portal or the Public Use and Benefit Land Registry (Land Registry) pilot portal to search for property records in Fairfield County. They can also visit the Fairfield County Clerk’s office at:

1061 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 59-6527

Fairfield County Court Records Online

Interested persons can access publicly available Fairfield County court records through third-party online resources like connecticutcourtrecords.us. Online resources provide convenient and efficient ways of accessing Fairfield County court records. However, most third-party websites may not have up-to-date records, and getting them usually comes at a cost, sometimes expensive. The information they provide can also be inaccurate. It is recommended to contact the court directly for certified or official copies of court records.