Litchfield County Public Records
Litchfield County has 26 cities and towns with a combined estimated population of 188,143 (2024) across 920 square miles of land. Connecticut abolished county government in 1960. The eight counties remain as geographic regions (and are used here for browsing), while courts are organized by judicial districts and records by towns.
🏛 Litchfield County Courts & Record Offices
Probate Court
Litchfield Hills Probate Court (PD-24)
74 West Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Thurs 9:00 - 4:00
Serves 12 of 26 towns
Probate Court
Torrington Area Probate Court (PD-23)
Municipal Building, 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Hours: Mon - Wed 8:00 - 5:00 Thurs 8:00 - 6:30 Fri 8:00 - 12:30
Serves 6 of 26 towns
Probate Court
Region #22 Probate Court (PD-22)
Town Hall, 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 4:30 Fri 8:00 - 2:00
Serves 5 of 26 towns
Superior Court (Judicial District)
Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse
50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Serves 23 of 26 towns
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 18 at Torrington
50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Serves 23 of 26 towns
📍 Litchfield County at a Glance
| Largest community | TorringtonPopulation 35,673 (2024 est.) |
County Record Searches
⚖️ Criminal Records in Litchfield County, CT
Criminal case records for Litchfield County are kept by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Criminal Records offices in Litchfield County
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 23 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Waterbury Judicial District Courthouse300 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 2 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 1 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 18 at Torrington50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 23 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 4 at Waterbury400 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 2 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 15 at New Britain20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 1 of 26 towns in the county |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Litchfield County, CT
A people search for Litchfield County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Litchfield County are listed below.
🔍 Background Check offices in Litchfield County
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 23 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Waterbury Judicial District Courthouse300 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 2 of 26 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Britain Judicial District Courthouse20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 1 of 26 towns in the county |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |