New London County Inmate Records Overview
There is no county sheriff and no county jail in New London County. The Connecticut Department of Correction reports that in 1968 the state folded all county jails and state prisons into one Department of Correction. That single agency now holds people who are waiting for trial as well as people serving a sentence. So a New London County inmate search is really a statewide DOC search. The agency keeps the data, runs the facilities, and answers custody questions for the whole state.
The DOC inmate search does not show every person tied to a New London arrest. People let go on a promise to appear or after posting bond will not appear once they leave custody. The tool also does not cover federal prisoners or those held only by immigration authorities. Federal custody is tracked through the Bureau of Prisons. Records can shift daily as people are admitted, moved between facilities, or released, so a result is a snapshot, not a permanent file.
The DOC inmate information page explains the data and what each search returns. The image below shows that official page, which is the right starting point before any name lookup.
The page describes who appears in the system, how to read a status, and when a record drops off after release.
How to Use the DOC Inmate Search
The search lives on the Connecticut DOC website and is free to use. You can open it from the DOC inmate search service page. Background on what the data means is on the DOC inmate information page. The steps below cover a typical name lookup.
- Open the DOC inmate search tool on the Connecticut DOC site.
- Enter the CT DOC inmate number if you have it. That number gives the fastest exact match.
- If you have no number, type the last name. Add the first name and date of birth to narrow a common name.
- Run the search and review the list of matches.
- Open a record to see the current facility, custody status, and the key dates the agency posts.
Spelling matters. The committed name may differ from a nickname or a married name, so try variations if the first attempt fails. A missing result can also mean the person was released or never entered DOC custody at all.
DOC Inmate Search Fields
The DOC tool accepts a small set of fields. The DOC inmate number is the strongest, but a name search works when you do not have it. The table lists the fields the statewide search uses.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT DOC Inmate Number | Text | Optional | Fastest exact search when the number is known. |
| Last Name | Text | Often required without a number | Main field for a name search. |
| First Name | Text | Optional | Narrows the result list. |
| Date of Birth | Date | Optional | Helps split common names. |
| Search All Inmates | Button | n/a | Runs the statewide DOC search. |
What a New London County Inmate Profile Shows
An open record returns a profile of public custody facts. It confirms who the person is, where they are held, and where the case stands in the system. The grid below lists the fields the DOC profile commonly shows and what each one means.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | The full committed name on the DOC record. |
| CT DOC Number | The unique inmate identifier used across all facilities. |
| Date of Birth or Age | Used to tell apart people with the same name. |
| Current Location | The DOC facility holding the person, such as Corrigan or York. |
| Custody Status | Sentenced, unsentenced or pretrial, or released where shown. |
| Controlling Dates | Admission date, sentence date, and maximum release date where they apply. |
Some fields stay private. Medical and mental health notes, classification scores, victim details, and security risk group data are not shown to the public. A mugshot may appear on a record, but its presence varies, so confirm details against the live profile.
DOC Facilities Serving New London County
Two state facilities sit inside the county and carry most of its custody load. Corrigan Correctional Center in Uncasville holds men and serves the Superior Courts in Danielson, New London, Norwich, and Windham. York Correctional Institution in Niantic is the only women's prison in Connecticut, so it holds women from across the state, including New London cases. The DOC consolidated the Corrigan and Radgowski institutions in May 2001, and the Radgowski side has been closed since October 6, 2021 after the incarcerated population fell.
The Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center page describes the facility, its security level, and its visiting rules. The image below shows that official facility page.
Corrigan runs at a Level 3 and 4 security rating and confines both pretrial and sentenced men, which is why people in early New London cases often land there.
Corrigan Correctional Center
986 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382
860-848-5700
Court hours: confirm visiting schedule on the facility page before travel.
York Correctional Institution
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT 06357
860-451-3001
Statewide women's facility; confirm visiting schedule before travel.
The York Correctional Institution page lists its address, phone, and a Level 2 through 5 security range. The next image shows that official York page.
Because York is the state's single women's institution, a woman arrested on a New London case may be held there even when the matter started in another district.
Note: DOC placement can change, so the inmate search and the facility phone line are more reliable than assuming the nearest building.
Booking and Court Custody in New London County
Arrests in the county are made by local police, state police, or other law enforcement. After an arrest the person may be booked, held for arraignment, or released on bond or a promise to appear. Some people move into DOC custody before their first court date. The path depends on the charge, the bond, and the arresting agency.
Court routing follows the charge. Major felony matters are handled at the New London Judicial District courthouse, while many misdemeanors and lower-level felonies proceed at Geographical Area 10 in New London or GA 21 in Norwich. Pretrial and bail services for the district are reached at 112 Broad Street in New London, phone 860-447-5125. Those offices set and explain the conditions a person must meet to stay out of custody or to be released.
Classification happens after intake. Staff review the charge, prior history, and safety needs, then assign housing within the facility. Corrigan runs an anger management curriculum, a close monitoring unit for security risk group members, education programming, and addiction services, so housing can reflect both security and program needs.
Custody Terms in New London County Records
Inmate records use legal terms that shape custody and release. A few short definitions make a profile easier to read. These terms come up often in pretrial holds, bond decisions, and warrants.
- Bond
- Conditions or money set to secure a person's return to court.
- Surety
- A person or company that guarantees a bond.
- Mittimus
- A commitment order that sends a person into custody.
- Capias
- A court order or warrant to take a person into custody, often for a missed court date.
- Failure to Appear
- Missing a required court date, which can trigger a warrant.
Note: a bond figure on a record is the amount set, not proof of payment, so call pretrial services to confirm whether bond has been posted.
Visitation Hours and Rules
The DOC reinstated in-person social visits on September 26, 2022, and video visits remain available. A visitor must first locate the inmate, get on the approved visiting list, and then follow the facility schedule. Visits can be canceled at any facility at any time for safety or security reasons. Visitors must show valid identification, and no more than two visitors are allowed per visit, including children. Visits are not held on state observed holidays. The schedule below summarizes how Corrigan and York structure visits.
| Facility | Schedule Rule | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Corrigan | In-person social visits need no scheduling | One-hour in-person |
| Corrigan | Determined by last digit of inmate number | Odd/even rotation |
| Corrigan | Pre-schedule 72 hours ahead by request form | 45-minute video, two per week |
| York | Two total visits Monday through Friday | In-person, video, or one of each |
| York | One visit Saturday or Sunday | In-person or video |
| York | In-person no longer needs pre-scheduling | Visitor must be on active list |
| York | Not accommodated in first 72 hours of custody | Courtesy visit |
The DOC visiting information page sets out identification rules, the approved list process, and the schedule guidance. The image below shows that official visiting page.
Video visits are recorded by staff only, and visitors may not record a video visit on a personal device, so review the rules before you set up a first visit.
How to Contact a Held Person
Mail, phone, and money all run through DOC procedures rather than a county jail. Always identify the person by full committed name and CT DOC number on any letter or deposit. That number is the surest way to route mail and funds to the right person across the state system. The DOC inmate information page is the place to confirm current correspondence rules before you send anything.
Attorneys and other professionals use a separate track. Privileged and professional visits follow their own contact procedures, and credentials may be checked against the Connecticut attorney index. A lawyer arranging a legal visit should use the professional visit process rather than the general social visiting list.
Why can I not find a New London inmate in the search? The person may have been released, may have made bond before entering DOC custody, or may be held by a federal or immigration authority instead. Try a different spelling of the last name, add a date of birth, or call the facility records line to confirm custody.
Money and Inmate Funds
Funds for a held person go through DOC inmate account rules. Money orders and deposits should identify the inmate by full name and DOC number, and senders should never include cash unless the agency specifically allows it. Because deposit fees, providers, and limits are set by the DOC and can change, confirm the current method on the DOC inmate information page before sending money.
The same care applies to mail. Letters should carry the committed name and DOC number on the envelope, and the writer should follow current content rules so the item is not held or returned. When a person moves between facilities, money and mail follow the DOC number, not the building, so the number stays the key to reaching the right account.