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Tolland County, Connecticut State Court Records

Tolland County court records are original documents or copies of documents filed with the court clerk or issued by a judge in a judicial proceeding. While these documents typically vary by case type and the specific circumstances of the case, they typically include pleadings, motions, orders and judgments, and any document tendered in evidence in a Tolland County court during the course of a hearing.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains civil, criminal, family, and housing court records for Tolland County. These records are generally managed through the (Geographical Area 19 and Tolland Judicial District) located in Vernon, Connecticut.

Court records typically intersect with other public records in a variety of ways. For instance, if an individual was arrested and charged for a criminal offense, their arrest record is likely to be forwarded to the prosecutor who then files a formal court action on those charges. Court records show the official outcome of that arrest

Are Tolland County Court Records Public?

According to Sec. 7-4A of the Connecticut Practice Book, every case file, including application and petition made to the court, together with any judgment rendered in a judicial proceeding are documents that must be made available to members of the public for prompt inspection and copying upon request.

Case information may only be redacted or withheld if ordered by the judicial authority or a statute specifically lists such information as one of those records that may not be viewed or copied by members of the public.

What Information is Available in Tolland County Court Records?

Some of the information that's available in Tolland county court records include:

  • A docket number
  • Names of the parties involved
  • Original affidavit in support of probable cause
  • Summons and complaint
  • Infraction/violation complaint
  • Applications and petitions made to the court
  • The specific charges or lawsuit filed
  • Executed arrest warrant
  • Judgment rendered
  • The date of such filing
  • All fines and forfeitures imposed or decreed by the court (including fines paid after commitment)
  • Affidavit, document, or other material tendered at the hearing

Sec. 7-4B of the Connecticut Practice Book allows a party to file a motion that record be filed under seal or that its disclosure be limited.

Tolland County Court Records Search

The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains civil, criminal, family, housing, and small claims court records for the Superior Court in Tolland County. Electronic copies of these case files can be accessed through the Case Lookup portal on the Connecticut Judicial Branch website. Every case filed in a Superior Court is identified by docket number and by the names of the parties.

The portal allows users to search for specific court records by entering the docket number or at least the name of one of the parties involved in the appropriate search area before clicking on "Search" to initiate a query. Individuals can further filter search results by indicating the court location, case type, and the case category.

For paper files of specific case information or court records, contact the court clerk's office in the geographical area, housing session, judicial district, small claims or juvenile matters court where the case was filed.

Fees for Court Records in Tolland County

Clerks of court across Tolland County, Connecticut, charge the following fees for records, depending on the nature of the case file requested.

  • Court fees on the Connecticut Judicial Branch
  • Copies (per page) $1
  • Certification of a copy under seal $2
  • Exemplified copies $20
  • Certificate of good Standing $10
  • Copy of certificate of judgment in foreclosure action $25
  • Certified copy of judgment file $25

The clerk's office accepts cash. Requesters who wish to pay by check should make the check payable to the "Clerk of the Superior Court". Checks include:

  • Personal checks drawn on the individual or business accounts
  • Bank checks
  • Traveler's checks
  • Money orders

The Clerk's office also accepts credit cards, including debit cards branded with the Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover logo.

Tolland County Courthouse Locations

Tolland County, Connecticut, is primarily served by the Connecticut Superior Court (Tolland Judicial District / Geographical Area 19) and several Probate Courts. Tolland County does not operate a separate county court system, rather Superior Courts are organized by judicial districts.

Court

Address

Phone

Tolland Judicial District Superior Court (Superior Court - civil, criminal, family, etc.)

69 Brooklyn Street, Rockville, CT 06066

(860) 896-4920

Geographical Area 19 Superior Court (Rockville) (GA 19 - criminal matters, small claims, housing matters, etc.)

20 Park Street, Rockville, CT 06066

(860) 870-3200

Tolland-Mansfield Probate Court

Hicks Memorial Municipal Center, 21 Tolland Green, 2nd Level, Tolland, CT 06084

(860) 871-3640

Greater Manchester Probate Court

66 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

(860) 647-3227

Ellington Probate Court

Town Hall, 14 Park Place, Vernon, CT 06066

(860) 872-0519

Main courthouse locations in/serving Tolland County:

  • Rockville Superior Court / Tolland Judicial District
    69 Brooklyn Street, Rockville, CT 06066
    Phone: (860) 896-4920
  • Geographical Area 19 Courthouse
    20 Park Street, Rockville, CT 06066
    Phone: (860) 870-3200
  • Tolland-Mansfield Probate Court
    21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084
    Phone: (860) 871-3640
  • Ellington Probate Court
    14 Park Place, Vernon, CT 06066
    Phone: (860) 872-0519

For criminal court records, the main location to start is the Tolland Judicial District Superior Court / GA 19 in Rockville, because Connecticut Criminal Prosecutions are handled through the Superior Court system.

Criminal Records Access in Tolland County

Official state-level criminal history checks in Tolland County are handled by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), specifically through the State Police Bureau of Identification. The State Police Bureau of Identification page on the DESPP website provides access to Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification for Fingerprinting Services, Criminal History Record Checks and Clean Slate forms and information.

A state criminal history check cost $25, plus a $15 fingerprinting fee. Individuals who wish to conduct criminal history check, whether on themselves or on another individual, may complete the State of Connecticut Criminal History Request Form and mail it to:

Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

State Police Bureau of Identification

1111 Country Club Road

Middletown, CT 06457

(860) 685-8480

Tolland County Probate Records

Tolland County probate records are documents that reflect the court's management of an individual's property after their death. Examples include documents that show:

  • The administration of the estates of deceased persons
  • Will contests
  • Guardianship of minors or incarcerated persons,
  • Appointment of administrators/executors
  • Inventories of estate assets
  • Creditor claims, and
  • Court orders approving the distribution of property

These records are generally accessible, and those seeking specific case files may do so by utilizing the Connecticut Probate Court Case Lookup tool. The case management system provides access to cases that were filed between January 5, 2011, and the present date.

Tolland County Family Court Records

The Connecticut Judicial Branch maintains and provides access to electronic copies of civil, criminal, family, housing, and small claims court records for the Superior Court in Tolland County. For family court records, these include cases involving child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption, and other related matters. While these records are public and accessible, certain sensitive documents are restricted. Certain filings, like financial affidavits, child custody studies, evaluations, and medical/substance abuse records, are strictly confidential.

One can search for divorce case files through the Case Lookup portal on the Connecticut Judicial Branch website. Users will need to provide the docket number or the name of at least one of the parties involved. A user can also filter search results by indicating the court location, case type, and case category.

Certified copies may be accessible by contacting the court where the case was filed directly.

Federal Court Records in Tolland County

Federal court records in Tolland County are records of cases originating in a federal court. In Tolland County, if a matter relates to bankruptcy, patents and copyrights, and admiralty and maritime law, it was likely filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the court responsible for deciding federal matters in the county. Cases originating from Tolland County are filed in the Hartford Divisional Office located at:

United States District Court - Hartford

Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building

450 Main Street, Suite A012

Hartford, CT 06103

Phone: (860) 240-3200

Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday through Friday)

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