Connecticut court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk (state-run). The Superior Court (unified, state-run) handles trial-level cases. Connecticut offers a statewide court search through CT Judicial Branch, which covers most case types across all municipalities courts.
What this page covers: Connecticut state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use CT Judicial Branch for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Superior Court Clerk (state-run) in the specific municipality where the case was filed.
Common mistake: CT Judicial Branch covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Connecticut (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
Connecticut note: Connecticut runs all courts at the state level — there are no municipality-level courts.
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Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- www.jud.ct.gov — Connecticut Judicial Branch — Main judicial-branch portal for Connecticut
- Connecticut case access — Public case-search portal
- Connecticut court statistics — Official caseload statistics
- Connecticut annual report — Most recent annual report (PDF)
- uscourts.gov — PACER — Federal court records (separate system)
- uscourts.gov — Judicial Business 2025 — Federal caseload context
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Connecticut court cases online?▼
Connecticut's trial courts publish case lookups through the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Start at www.jud.ct.gov — most case dockets, filings, and hearing calendars are searchable by name, case number, or filing date. County-level clerks publish additional searches; see the cards below for direct county court links.
Is there a free statewide court case search in Connecticut?▼
The Connecticut Judicial Branch operates Connecticut's official statewide judicial portal at www.jud.ct.gov. Basic case lookups are typically free of charge; certified copies and bulk-data exports may incur a per-document or per-search fee. Federal cases for Connecticut residents are searched separately through PACER.
What's the difference between trial and appellate courts in Connecticut?▼
Trial courts in Connecticut handle the original filing of civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic matters. Appellate courts review questions of law from trial-court decisions. The Connecticut Judicial Branch publishes the full court structure, judge rosters, and jurisdiction maps at www.jud.ct.gov.
How far back do Connecticut court records go online?▼
Online coverage varies by court and case type. Most Connecticut county courts have digitized records from approximately the late 1990s or early 2000s forward; older case files may require an in-person clerk visit or a written record request. Check the Connecticut Judicial Branch portal at www.jud.ct.gov for each court's coverage window.
Are sealed or expunged Connecticut cases visible in the online search?▼
No. Connecticut courts redact or remove sealed, expunged, juvenile, and certain confidential records from public-facing searches as required by state statute and court rule. If a record was previously visible and has since been sealed, it will no longer appear in the Connecticut Judicial Branch portal. For verification you can contact the county clerk where the case was filed.