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What are Connecticut Juvenile Court Records?

In Connecticut, the juvenile court system mainly oversees cases of persons under 18 years of age. Juvenile courts in Connecticut are a division of the Superior Court in each district and are called the Juvenile Matters Court. The juvenile court system is assisted in its duty by other governmental agencies and officers such as law enforcement, juvenile probation officers, the Department of Children and Families, and the Court Support Services of the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Chapter 815 of Title 46b of the Connecticut General Statutes guides the court and other related agencies and officials regarding juvenile matters.

The Office of the Juvenile Court Clerk maintains juvenile court records. Juvenile court records generally serve as a reference to any detail of the case.

What Information is Contained in a Connecticut Juvenile Record?

Juvenile court records typically contain personal identification information of the young offender who is the subject of the case and all details generated from the start to the finish of the juvenile court process. The personal information indicates;

  • The name of the child
  • The name of the child’s parents or guardian
  • The address of the child and the address of the child’s parents or guardian.

The court-generated information usually indicates:

  • The details of the legal action at each court date
  • The adjudication order of the court
  • Reports of any court-ordered examination or evaluation
  • The disposition of the court on the case.

As stated under CT Gen Stat § 46b–124 (b) and (c), records of juvenile matters are confidential and are for the court’s use. No section of a juvenile record is open to public view.

What Cases are Heard by Connecticut Juvenile Courts?

The juvenile court in Connecticut hears cases that are relevant to the care of a minor or the unlawful behavior of a minor, categorized into three types of cases:

  • Child Protection Cases

These are cases involving the parents or guardians of a minor in which allegations of neglect or abuse are levied against the adult in charge of the child’s care.

  • Delinquency Cases

The juvenile court hears cases of delinquent acts perpetrated by minors. The delinquent act is any action or behavior that violates federal law, state law, a local or municipal ordinance, or an order of the Superior Court.

  • Status Offense Cases

The juvenile court also adjudges acts of misconduct by a minor child, which would not be a crime if committed by an adult. This includes the act of truancy and running away.

Who is Eligible to View Juvenile Records in Connecticut?

The provisions of CT Gen Stat § 46b–124 (b) state that the persons who are authorized by law to view juvenile court records typically are;

  • The juvenile involved in the case at the age of 18 years or upon release before 18 years.
  • The parents or guardians of the minor in the case
  • The attorney representing the juvenile in the case is a member of the Public Defender’s Office, representing the youth, including>
    • The staff of the Division of Criminal Justice who require access to the record during official duties
    • Workers at the Department of Children and Families who require access to the record during the performance of their duties
    • Employees of the Connecticut Judicial Branch who require access to the record for official purposes
    • All other persons authorized by court order.
  • The victim of a delinquent act is also eligible to view juvenile court records, as stated in CT Gen Stat § 46b–124a. Eligible parties may request the relevant juvenile court record without a court order.

The members of the public are not eligible to view any section of a juvenile court record, as such information is classified as confidential and is not a public record.

How to Find Juvenile Records in Connecticut

In Connecticut, juvenile court records are accessible through the Office of the Juvenile Court Clerk, which maintains the files. Interested parties will have to visit the office in person and provide a means of identification before the clerk to obtain access to a juvenile record. Only authorized persons are generally allowed to view juvenile court records.

Records that are considered public may be accessible from some third-party websites. Operating independently of any federal, state, or local agency, such websites may simplify the search process as they are not limited by geographic location. In addition, third-party sites typically have search engines that can be used for filtering specific or multiple record(s). To use third-party or government websites, interested parties may need to provide:

  • The name of the person involved in the record, unless said person is a juvenile
  • The location or assumed location of the record or person involved. This includes information such as the city, county, or state that the person resides in or was accused in

However, third-party sites are independent of government sources and are not sponsored by these government agencies. Therefore, the record results, availability, or accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Can You Look Up Connecticut Juvenile Records Online?

No, the records of juvenile cases are not available through online sources. The confidentiality afforded to juvenile cases imposes this restriction and prevents third-party websites from disseminating information on juvenile cases. All persons authorized by the court to view court records have to make a physical appearance at the Office of the Juvenile Court Clerk to do so.

Do Connecticut Juvenile Records Show up on Background Checks?

No, the confidentiality of juvenile court records prohibits an appearance of the files on a background check. This includes all sections of a juvenile court record and all other records kept by other governmental agencies such as law enforcement, the Department of Children and Families, and the Division of Criminal Justice.

How Long are Juvenile Records Kept in Connecticut?

Juvenile court records are kept indefinitely in Connecticut, even after the juvenile has become an adult, until a state statute mandates the destruction of the document. The Superior Court also grants expungement upon request. Juveniles may file the petition, or the parents or guardians of the minor. If the court approves the petition, all juvenile arrest and police records are erased, and the conviction will be regarded as never having existed.

Under Sec. 46b–146, concerned parties may file the petition two years after the juvenile has completed the court order or is free from the court’s supervision (this is only applicable to status offenders and child protection cases). For a delinquent juvenile, a petition for record erasure may only be filed four years after the completion of the court-mandated sentence or a release from the supervision of the court.

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