New Haven County Public Records
New Haven County has 27 cities and towns with a combined estimated population of 878,587 (2024) across 604 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.
🏛 New Haven County Courts & Record Offices
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New Haven Judicial District Courthouse
235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Serves 13 of 27 towns
Superior Court (Judicial District)
Ansonia-Milford Judicial District Courthouse
14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460
Serves 8 of 27 towns
Superior Court (Judicial District)
Waterbury Judicial District Courthouse
300 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Serves 6 of 27 towns
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 23 at New Haven
121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Serves 8 of 27 towns
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 5 at Derby
106 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
Serves 6 of 27 towns
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 4 at Waterbury
400 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Serves 6 of 27 towns
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 7 at Meriden
54 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451
Serves 5 of 27 towns
📍 New Haven County at a Glance
| Largest community | New HavenPopulation 137,562 (2024 est.) |
County Record Searches
⚖️ Criminal Records in New Haven County, CT
Criminal case records for New Haven 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 New Haven County
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 13 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Ansonia-Milford Judicial District Courthouse14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 8 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Waterbury Judicial District Courthouse300 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 6 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 23 at New Haven121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 8 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 5 at Derby106 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 6 of 27 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 6 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 7 at Meriden54 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 5 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 22 at Milford14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 2 of 27 towns in the county |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in New Haven County, CT
A people search for New Haven 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 New Haven County are listed below.
🔍 Background Check offices in New Haven County
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New Haven Judicial District Courthouse235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 13 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Ansonia-Milford Judicial District Courthouse14 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 8 of 27 towns in the county |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | Waterbury Judicial District Courthouse300 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗Serves 6 of 27 towns in the county |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |