Hartford Correctional Center – Hartford, CT

Hartford Correctional Center is in Hartford County, Connecticut and is the primary jail for the county. Looking for someone locked up at Hartford Correctional Center? This page tells you info about anything one might want to know about Hartford Correctional Centersuch as the following: How to locate an inmate. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. How to post bail. Booking and intake procedures. Court information. And everything else.

The prospect of going to jail is a scary situation, not only for whoever goes to jail, but also that person’s family and friends. This guide is designed to give you all the information that you need to make getting locked up easier. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask them, and any comments or tips that would help other people in the same situation would be welcome.

Do you have a family member, loved one, or friend that has gone to jail and need to contact them?

Do you know someone who has been arrested and you need to find out where they are?

To look up who’s in jail at Hartford Correctional Center you will have to visit their website and use the inmate search.

The Hartford Correctional Center Inmate Locator is an online list of people currently in custody, which includes status, bail amount, and visiting hours. You can get the same information about anybody arrested and processed or discharged within the past 24 hours. Prisoners are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You’ll be able to get the information fast if you enter the arrestee’s name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If the person you’re searching for may be at another county jail you will want to look here: Other Jails in Connecticut

A mugshot, also known as a jail booking photograph, is a photo taken by the police when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is actually two photos one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your name and jail ID number will be in the photos, and they’re kept on file at the jail.

Mugshots of Hartford Correctional Center inmates can be searched online, or you can see them in person at the Hartford Correctional Center. When you search for mugshots on the website you will need to put in the inmate’s name, and the arrest date, if you know it.

Are you trying to figure out what to do in order to have your mugshot taken down from the Hartford Correctional Center site? This will be difficult, as your mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you will need to file a Petition to Expunge in court. This means that your arrest record will be sealed, and will not be available to the public. It is difficult to do this, and you will most likely need the services of a lawyer.

For more information about getting your mugshot removed, the many different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal services: Mugshot Removal

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Naturally, once you are in jail, your only thought is about getting out. After you’ve gone through the booking process, your bail amount will be decided by the magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this might mean that you will either be released, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released you must agree to go to your court date, and until that date you are not allowed to go out of town.

In most cases, an inmate will earn time off in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and act right while in jail.

If you prove to be trustworthy, you might be given work release detail. You will have to return to the jail each day after work, or you could get to sleep in a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is money that you will be required to pay in order to be released from jail pending trial. The amount you will have to pay all depends on what crime you are charged with and how serious it is. Someone will have to pay 10% of the amount that was set so you can get discharged from jail. If you don’t show up for your court appearance, whoever paid your bail won’t get their money back.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail will need to call the Hartford Correctional Center. If you have all the person’s information, like name, address and date of birth, they will let you know how much their bail is. Also, you can check their bail amount and status on the Hartford Correctional Center site.

Bailing out of jail is never a fun thing, but most of the time, its easy. First of all, figure out if they have a “Cash Bond Only”. If this is the case, you will not be able to get a Bail Bondsman. They only accept cash at the jail, so you have to take cash – the jail won’t accept a check. Once the cash bond has been paid, the person will be discharged. If the conditions of bail are not violated, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If the bail amount is too high, or you just can’t afford it, you should try a bail bondsman. Bondsmen generally charge you a fee of 10-15% of the total amount of bail set, and in most cases have a minimum charge of $100. This money will not be returned to you and is typically cash only. If the bail has been set really high, the bail bondsman will request to use your personal assets as collateral for the bond.

If you need a local bail bondsman go to: Find a bail bondsman

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Released For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• Get Out on House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The intake procedure takes you through each of these steps:

• You will be placed in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• The first step is that you have to answer a number of questions, such as what is your full legal name, home address, date of birth and an emergency contact person.
• Also, you will also be asked about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate number.
• Your fingerprints will be taken.
• You will have a front and profile photo taken for your mugshot.
• Any property you have will be taken from you and stored until you get released.
• You will be allowed to use the phone to get in touch with family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If they expect that you will make bail and be released quickly, you might be allowed to wear your own clothes, otherwise you will have to wear a jail uniform.

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Once you are able to post bail, you will get discharged from jail. The discharge process takes from 15 minutes to many hours. So, the faster you can post bail, the faster you will get let go. Also, it might depend on whether you’ve been given a bond amount or if the magistrate needs to decide on your bail amount. For a minor offense, you will simply be booked and then released on your recognizance without having to pay bail. When you have completed your jail sentence and know the date of your release, you should expect to get discharged in the morning.

for your arrest, or if you have to begin your sentence in jail, it is recommended that you follow the rules and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. For a warrant, go down to the jail intake center, and tell the intake officer that believe that there could be a warrant out for your arrest. They will check to see if you have a warrant, and if they find one, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. If it is for a jail sentence, report on the date and time that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Ensure that you are not late to report. Make sure that you only bring approved items when you turn yourself in, like a driver’s license or state issued ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, as well as a copy of the sentencing order.

The inmate have to list each visitor’s full name to the jail in advance of any visit. Your visitor’s information will go into the visitors log as an authorized visitor. Each visitor has to provide acceptable photo identification when visiting an inmate. Any visitors showing up late or any visitors that are not approved to visit will be turned away.
Jail visitation policies are always changing, so we suggest that you visit the official site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Phone calls made in jail are typically more expensive than phone calls made at home. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but you should keep in mind that there are a limited number of phones, so all the inmates must share phone time. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s phone privileges might get reduced or eliminated altogether.

Phone Number: (860) 240-1800

Any mail that you send to an inmate has to be mailed using US Postal Service. You can’t use any other method of delivery. Clearly write the name, prisoner number, and the jail address on the envelope. Do not send a box, envelope with padding, plastic bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail that you send to inmates gets opened and reviewed by the jail administration, and will get returned to the sender if it can’t be delivered.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Hartford Correctional Center:

Hartford Correctional Center
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT 3152

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Hartford Correctional Center
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT 3152

The mail policy changes frequently, so be sure to double check the the Hartford Correctional Center website when you send a letter.

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If you have been arrested, you have rights, the most important of which is that you have the right to request a lawyer. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so make sure you have a friend or family member find an attorney when you talk to them. You might be thinking ‘why do I need a lawyer?’ While you are not required to have one, a criminal defense attorney will make sure you know your rights, look after your best interests and help you find your way through the complicated court system in Hartford County. The faster you hire an attorney to represent you and work on your charges, the better your chances.

For more info on this, read our guide: How to Find an Attorney in Hartford County

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire an attorney, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. The Public Defender has access to investigators, forensics experts as well as social case workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are full-fledged lawyers, admitted to the State Bar and are fully licensed to practice law.

Have you ever had to use a Public Defender or court appointed attorney? Are you satisfied with how they handled your case and represented you in court?

All court records are a matter of public record. Court records have a file containing a docket and all of the documents that have been filed in the case. You, and anyone else, can access your court records via the internet service, or by going to the Clerk of Court’s office.

The Clerk of Court is an officer of the court that manages access to court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and also read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records associated with your case are held at Hartford County Clerk of Court office.

Court fees and costs are the fees and charges associated with your case, such as for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you are low income and have been assigned a Public Defender, you may get out of having to pay them.

The Hartford County magistrate is the person that presides over your case. Magistrates are judges that do many different things, like deciding a bail amount, issuing arrest warrants, and presiding over initial court appearances and detention proceedings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is put together with background information and as much detail about the defendant’s life and public history, which the judge will consider when determining your sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be collected from the defendant, his or her family members, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Remember you can ask to see a copy of this report prior to sentencing, so you have the opportunity to correct the mistakes.

If you get convicted of a crime during your trial, you will then get sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, which include community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the severity of the crime, you may be taken into custody immediately, or you could be given a date that you must go to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Want to find out if someone is incarcerated, or has been an inmate in the past?

You can just query the Hartford County jail website and do an inmate search lookup, and search using:

• Their name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you think that they are currently in jail, you can call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you might have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can find out by checking the arrest warrants on the Hartford County court website or you can call the jail. You have to have the person’s first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and ask them. You should know that if there is an arrest warrant out for you, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know a person’s name, and their arrest date, contact the Hartford County jail, either by phone, go there in person, or check online. An arrest is public record and this is accessible to anyone.

A Civil Process is when you are served with legal papers, like a court order. You can find these civil process orders by contacting the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders are registered on the sex offender databases required by the area they live in. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You can access these offenders on the website, but keep in mind that you can’t see the exact address, but only the neighborhood block they live on.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. Court Records include a case file that includes a docket sheet and any of the documents filed in the court case. You can access the court records on the website, or at the Hartford County Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each state maintains a record of a person’s criminal history. These state databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal convictions from any other state. You can go to county courthouse and check in person, or you can check online. It helps to know which county the crime occurred in, and in the event that it was in a completely different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.

When you look up someone’s criminal record you can find out if someone has been arrested, charged, or convicted for the following crimes:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug offenses.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

When you do a criminal history search, you will not see if that person has had any infractions like moving violations:

• Speeding tickets.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Traffic accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving records, you will have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever had to search for criminal records of someone you know? Was it easy? Did you search online or did you have to make a phone call to the jail? Did you get information that was correct? There are many reasons that people search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your account might help other people.

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Most Wanted

Everyone knows that the FBI maintains a list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Hartford County,The Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link

Hartford County Sheriff’s Department Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in Hartford Correctional Center is something you wish you could avoid, soon you will get accustomed to the routine that is set for you. Prisoners get an alarm to wake up at 6:00AM, and then you’ll have roll call. Next, you will eat breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast you will be required to work in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Hartford Correctional Center, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Hartford Correctional Center uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending funds to jail inmates could change, so it would be best to check the the Hartford Correctional Center website before you send money to an inmate there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Hartford Correctional Center

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Hartford Correctional Center, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Hartford Correctional Center

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever spent any time at Hartford Correctional Center? Do you know anybody that spent time there? Have you ever been to visit an inmate in this jail?

If yes, then you should leave a comment below about it. Write down your jail experience so that other people can learn what to expect.

What to write in your review:

• Conditions in Hartford Correctional Center.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Guards and jail staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• Inmates.
• Safety
• Gang activity
• Inmate activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has a story about it. How’d you end up in jail? Were you mistreated? What was it like in jail? What were the other inmates like? How did going to jail affect your life?

Tell Your Story About Hartford Correctional Center

Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Make some good friends in jail? Trying to reconnect with an inmate you met while you were incarcerated? Write your message below.

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Links and Resources

Main Hartford Correctional Center Link
Hartford Correctional Center Inmate Search
View Hartford Correctional Center Mugshots
Hartford Correctional Center Bail Link

Hartford Correctional Center Visitation Policy Link
Hartford Correctional Center Mail Policy
Hartford Correctional Center Inmate Search
Hartford County Warrant Lookup
Hartford Correctional Center Arrests
Send Funds to an Inmate at Hartford Correctional Center
Hartford Correctional Center Jobs


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