Tolland County Court Records

A Connecticut court file is the official records of a court that include all the exhibits, pleadings, orders, and word-for-word testimony that occurred during the trial. Court records are part of Tollan County public records. Therefore, members of the public have the right to see any court record maintained by the Clerk of court unless the document is sealed or a statute has rendered its contents confidential. An electronic court record contains the following information regardless of the case type:

• Case party’s information (name and birth year)
• Case information (filing date, case type, court location, and return date)
• Docket information (docket number, court, original arresting agency, costs, arrest date, sentenced date
• Disposition information (date, disposition, and the name of the person who disposed the case)
• Party/appearance/ IV-D authorized filer information (party and category)
• Motions/pleadings/documents/case status (entry number, filing date, the name of the person that filed the case, and description)
• Scheduled court date information (date, time, event description, and status)
• Statue, description, class, type, offense type and date, plea, verdict finding and date, fine, and fees

Tolland County court records play a crucial role in legal matters. They provide official documentation of the proceedings and decisions in a legal case which can serve as evidence of what transpired in court and the basis for the court’s decisions. Court records, especially those from higher courts, establish legal precedents that can influence future cases. Judges and lawyers refer to these records to understand how similar cases were handled and to apply the same principles in current cases. Court records ensure that the judicial process is transparent. They allow the public to see how decisions are made, which helps maintain trust in the legal system. This transparency also holds the judicial system accountable to the public.

Are Court Records Public in Tolland County?

Yes. The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act views court records as public records. This grants members of the public the right to inspect and copy court records during a custodian’s regular office hours. However, not all court records are open to the public. Examples of Tolland County confidential court records are:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Records and communications between the following individuals:
  • Psychiatrist and patient
  • Psychologist and patient
  • Social workers and individuals consulting them
  • Physician, surgeon, or healthcare provider and patient
  • Battered women's or sexual assault counselor and victim
  • Marital and family therapists and individuals consulting such therapist
  • Judicial Branch employee and employee assistance program counselor

Tolland County Court Records Search

The common ways to conduct a Tolland County court records search are:

• Online via the Superior Court Case Look-up portal or third-party sites
• Visiting the court where the case was heard
• Contacting the Centralized Services Unit by phone
• Sending an email to the Superior Court
• Sending a written request to the Geographical Area Court No. 19

Tolland County Court Records Search by Name

Most Tolland County residents prefer to conduct court records searches online through the Superior Court Case Look-up portal because the service is free. This enables them to use the Criminal / Motor Vehicle Case Look-up or Civil, Family, Housing, and Small Claims Case Look-up portals to search for their desired records. The search criteria are typically name, docket number, or Attorney/Firm-Search by Juris Number.

Other ways of finding court records by name are by email at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov, by phone at (860) 263-2750, and in person at the courthouse. A name or docket number is required to process the request.

Tolland County Courts

The Tolland County Courts consist of a Superior Court, a Judicial District Court, and several Probate Courts. Below are the addresses of all courts in Tolland County:

Geographical Area 19
20 Park Street,
Rockville CT 06066
Fax: (860) 870-3290

Tolland Judicial District
69 Brooklyn Street,
Rockville, CT 06066
Fax: (860) 875-0777

Greater Manchester Probate Court (PD13)
66 Center Street
Manchester, CT 06040-5003
Phone: (860) 647-3227
Fax: (860) 647-3236

Tolland - Mansfield Probate Court (PD25)
21 Tolland Green
Tolland, CT 06084
Phone: (860) 871-3640
Fax: (860) 871-3641

Ellington Probate Court (PD12)
14 Park Place
Vernon, CT 06066-0268
Phone: (860) 872-0519
Fax: (860) 870-5140

Glastonbury - Hebron Probate Court (PD06)
2143 Main Street, P.O. Box 6523
Glastonbury, CT 06033-6523
Phone: (860) 652-7629
Fax: (860) 368-2520

North Central Connecticut Probate Court (PD11)
820 Enfield Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 253-6305
Fax: (860) 253-6388

North Central Connecticut Probate Court (PD11)
820 Enfield Street
Enfield, CT 06082
Phone: (860) 253-6305
Fax: (860) 253-6388

Tolland County Superior Court Case Search

The Tolland County Superior Court handles civil, criminal, family, and juvenile cases. It is divided into four (4) divisions. Public Superior Court records can be reviewed online through the Superior Court Case Look-up tool. The search criteria are by name or docket number. Superior Court records that are unavailable online can be retrieved by email at SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or call the Centralized Services Unit at (860) 263-2750. The requests must include the case party’s name and docket number. Processing time is between one and two business days, and the records will be sent to the requester by email or picked up at the court location or the Centralized Services Unit.

Tolland County District Court Records

The Judicial District hears major criminal, civil, and family cases in Tolland County. Individuals can request District Court records online, by phone, or in person. Online requests can be made through the Case Look-up portal. The search parameters are party name, docket number, or attorney/firm juris number. Phone requests can be made by calling the Chief Clerk's Office at (860) 896-4920. In-person requests can be made during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday). The court charges $1 for records. A name or docket number must be provided to process the request.

Tolland County Criminal Records

Initial requests for criminal records can begin with a Tolland County arrest records search at any Tolland Judicial District Law Enforcement Office. Requests can be made in person during business hours. Copies of Tolland County arrest records attract a small fee.

The Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification is the custodian of all Tolland County criminal records. The Bureau only issues criminal records by fingerprints, and requests can be made in person at the Fingerprint Identification Unit. An appointment is required for this service, and a law enforcement agency must fingerprint it. The requester must submit an appointment confirmation page, a pre-enrollment confirmation page, a valid Government-issued photo ID, a $15 fingerprinting fee, and a $75 fee for a State Criminal History Check to process the request. Acceptable forms of payment are checks, money orders, or cash. The Bureau also accepts mail requests. Interested persons can submit a Criminal History Record Request Form and the appropriate fees (between $36 and $75, depending on the background search type) payable by check or money order to:

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
State Police Bureau of Identification
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: (860) 685-8480

Tolland County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Tolland County Superior Court Criminal Division hears cases in which a defendant is prosecuted for committing a crime. This Division handles criminal cases such as felonies, motor vehicle violations, and infractions. Most criminal cases are brought to the division, but other criminal cases are heard in the Geographical Area Court No. 19 at Rockville. The easiest way to find criminal case records is via the Criminal / Motor Vehicle Case Look-up tool. The search criteria are:

• Convictions (Search by Defendant orDocket Number)
• Daily Docket (Search by Court or Defendant)
• Pending Case (Search by Defendant or Docket Number)
• Attorney/Firm - Search by Juris Number

Initial requests for criminal court case records should be made in writing at the Geographical Area Court No. 19. The Clerk will require a name, date of birth, and arrest or disposition date (if possible) to be included in the written request. Requesters can call the Clerk at (860) 870-3200 to inquire about other methods available for requesting criminal records. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Criminal Division during business hours to request criminal case records. Copies of such requests attract a fee.

Get Tolland County Civil Court Records

The best place to find criminal court cases is at the Tolland County Superior Court Civil Division. Common cases handled by this Division include landlord-tenant disputes, automobile or personal accidents, product or professional liability disputes, and disputed contracts. The Tolland County Superior Court Civil Division is divided into administrative appeals, civil jury, civil non-jury, landlord-tenant, and small claims.

The Civil Division issues court records online through the Civil, Family, Housing, and Small Claims Case Look-up portal. A search can be conducted by party name, docket number, or attorney/firm juris number. Alternatively, individuals can request civil court records by sending an email to SuperiorCourtRecordsCenter@jud.ct.gov or by calling the Centralized Services Unit at (860) 263-2750. The case party’s name and docket number must be provided to facilitate the request.

Tolland County Family Court Records

The Tolland County Superior Court Family Division is the custodian of all cases involving family relationships like divorce, termination of parental rights, child custody, support, abuse, and neglect, and relief from abuse (temporary restraining orders). Most of these family cases are not available for public perusal. However, public family court records are accessible online, by email, by phone, and in person at the courthouse. Online requesters can find the right information by conducting a search through the Civil, Family, Housing, and Small Claims Case Look-up portal. The search criteria are party name, docket number, or attorney/firm juris number. In-person requesters must visit the court during business hours. A name or case number and the necessary fees must be paid before the record staff will initiate a search for the document.

Tolland Dissolution of Marriage Records

The Judicial District Clerk is the custodian of dissolution of marriage records in Tolland County. Therefore, anyone can visit the Clerk’s office during business hours to make a request. A name or case number and a fee of $25 will be required to process the request. Record seekers can also find dissolution of marriage records online through the Superior Court Case Look-up portal. This service is free, but a search must be conducted using the party name, docket number, or attorney/firm juris number.

Tolland County Marriage and Divorce Records

Divorce records are part of Middlesex County public records and are available for viewing and copying at the Judicial District Clerk's Office. A case name and docket number are required to process the request. Certified copies of divorce records cost $25 per copy. Alternatively, divorce records can be found by searching on the Superior Court Case Look-up portal. The search criteria are by party name, docket number, or attorney/firm juris number.

Anyone at least 18 years old can purchase certified copies of Tolland County marriage certificates at the Clerk’s Office in the town where the marriage occurred. However, the couple’s social security numbers are confidential and are only open to the marriage parties named on the certificate. Most Town Clerks issue copies of marriage certificates by mail and in person for $20. For example, the Willington Town Clerk issues marriage certificates by mail when an Application for Marriage Certificate Form is received and in person during office hours (Monday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Tolland Birth and Death Records

Each town in Tolland County has a vital records office that issues birth and death certificates that occurred in that town. Typically, Tolland County birth records are deemed confidential and only become public after 100 years. Confidential Tolland County birth certificates are only accessible to registrants (18 years of age or older), parents, legal guardians, grandparents, spouses, adult children, adult grandchildren, legal representatives, genealogical societies, and title examiners. Anyone at least 18 years old can obtain a certified copy of a Tolland County death certificate. However, the decedent's social security number is only issued to the decedent's spouse or next of kin.

Certified copies of Tolland County vital records, such as birth and death records, are available in the Town Clerk's office where those events occurred. A certified copy costs $20, but a wallet-sized birth record costs $15. Acceptable payment methods are cash, bank-certified checks, money orders, and personal checks. For example, the Tolland Town Clerk accepts birth and death record requests by mail and in person. Mail requesters must submit a Birth or Death application form to the Town Clerk. The mail package must contain the appropriate application form, the necessary fees, and a valid government-issued ID.

Tolland County Probate Court Records

Tolland County has several probate courts, but they are located at the town level. These Probate Courts have jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of deceased persons' estates. They also handle cases like parental rights matters, conservatorship, commitments, trust estates, adoptions, marriage waivers, guardianship, name changes, and passports.

Record seekers can easily find Probate Court records online via the Connecticut Probate Courts’ Case Lookup tool. The search criteria are by name i but can be filtered by case type and district. Alternatively, interested persons can visit the Probate Court in the town where the case was handled to request their desired records. A name or case number will be required for such services. In-person requests should be made during business hours.

Tolland County Property Records

All Tolland County property records are kept at the town level. The custodians of Tolland County property records are Town Clerks, Tax Collector, Treasurer, and Assessors. Record seekers can visit any of these custodians in the town where the property is located to find property records. The property owner’s name, property address, or parcel ID will be required. Typically, the record staff will not charge a fee for the inspection of property records, but copies of such records will attract a small fee. Custodians of property records in Tolland County also disseminate property records online to residents. For example:

• The Ellington Assessor's Office has a Property Record Cards & Maps page where individuals can find links to access property records online.
• Individuals can find property tax information online on the Union Tax Collector’s Office’s website.
• All property records maintained by the Mansfield Town Clerk are accessible online.

The Tolland County Superior Court’s Housing Case Look-up tool is also a good place to find property records. A search can be conducted by address. Click the Property Address Search link, select a case type, and enter a town and a street address in the appropriate search fields.

Tolland County Court Records Online

Most third-party sites, like connecticutcourtrecords.us, disseminate court records to the public. The search criteria are usually by name. Although third-party platforms provide court records across multiple jurisdictions, users should verify the information provided on these websites against official court information filed at the Superior Court. Most third-party sites return basic court information for free, but extensive searches cost between $2.95 and $4.95 for seven (7) days of unlimited access or a monthly subscription charge between $19.95 and $24.95.