| Superior Court Clerk | Superior Court Clerk — Bridgeport Judicial District |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Bridgeport Judicial District Courthouse, 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
| Phone | Bridgeport J.D. Chief Clerk's Office: (203) 579-6527 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $1.00 per page for a plain (uncertified) copy made by the clerk (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259(f)) |
| Certified copy fee | $25.00 for a certified copy of a judgment file, $15.00 for an uncertified copy of a judgment file, and $2.00 to certify other documents under seal (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259(f)-(g)) |
Fairfield County has no county government and no county clerk. Its towns are split across three Superior Court judicial districts, each with its own clerk's office. The Bridgeport Judicial District (renamed from the Fairfield Judicial District in 2024, though the courthouse has always been in Bridgeport) serves Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. The Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District serves Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. The Danbury Judicial District serves Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman.
Whichever judicial district covers the town where a case was filed keeps that case's file. Felony, divorce, custody, and larger civil cases are docketed at the judicial-district courthouse; misdemeanors, motor-vehicle cases, and smaller civil matters are handled at the geographical area (G.A.) courts within each district (for example G.A. 2 in Bridgeport, G.A. 1 in Stamford, and G.A. 20 in Norwalk). Wills, estates, and guardianship matters are not at any Superior Court at all; they are at the local Probate Court for the decedent's or ward's town, and Fairfield County's towns are divided among several probate districts.
All three judicial districts are searched through the same statewide Judicial Branch Case Look-up tools, not a Fairfield County-specific website, so pick the correct case type (civil/family, criminal, housing, or small claims) before searching by name or docket number.
Search Fairfield County court records online
Superior Court Clerk
Superior Court Clerk — Bridgeport Judicial District
- Cost
- Free to search the statewide Case Look-up; copy fees apply per Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259
- Coverage
- Felony criminal, civil, and family cases for Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
This page lists the towns served and links to the judicial district staff directory and driving directions; case search itself is done through jud.ct.gov's statewide Case Look-up tools, not this page.
Other courts
Superior Court Clerk — Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District
- Cost
- Free to search the statewide Case Look-up; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Felony criminal, civil, and family cases for Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
Courthouse at 123 Hoyt Street, Stamford; G.A. 20 for lower-level criminal and motor-vehicle cases sits in Norwalk.
Other courts
Superior Court Clerk — Danbury Judicial District
- Cost
- Free to search the statewide Case Look-up; copy fees apply
- Coverage
- Felony criminal, civil, and family cases for Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
Courthouse at 146 White Street, Danbury, which also houses the G.A. 3 court.
Other courts
Connecticut Probate Court — District Locator
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Look up which of several Fairfield County-area probate districts covers a specific town, with contact information and directions
- Records
- Probate
Wills, estates, guardianship, and conservatorship records are not kept by any Superior Court; use this tool to find the correct probate district first.
What is available online
The statewide Case Look-up tools show docket entries, party names, and case status for civil, family, criminal, motor-vehicle, housing, and small-claims cases filed in any of Fairfield County's three judicial districts, but they do not show document images. Criminal conviction information generally disappears from the public criminal look-up after 10 years or on erasure under the Clean Slate law. Probate filings are on a completely separate system; the Probate Court Case Lookup Tool covers only decedent's estate and trust matters from 2011 forward.
Which clerk has your record
In Connecticut, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Connecticut page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Court of Connecticut | Civil and criminal appeals from the Superior Court; Family and juvenile appeals | Office of the Chief Clerk, Appellate Case Look-up |
| Superior Court — Judicial District (J.D.) level | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family matters; Civil cases above the small-claims and G.A. jurisdictional limits | Clerk of the Superior Court for that Judicial District |
| Superior Court — Geographical Area (G.A.) level | Misdemeanors and lesser felonies; Motor vehicle violations; Arraignments and probable-cause hearings | Clerk of the Superior Court for that Geographical Area |
| Superior Court — Housing Session | Evictions (summary process); Housing code enforcement; Rent escrow | Clerk of the Housing Session for that judicial district |
| Superior Court — Small Claims | Money disputes up to the small-claims limit; Consumer and landlord-tenant claims within that limit | Centralized Small Claims Clerk's Office |
| Probate Court | Decedents' estates and wills; Guardianship and conservatorship; Adoption and termination of parental rights | Probate Judge/Clerk for the local probate district |
Request records in person or by mail
Fairfield County clerk offices
Bridgeport Judicial District Courthouse, 1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: Bridgeport J.D. Chief Clerk's Office: (203) 579-6527
Superior Court records. Identify which of the three judicial districts covers the town where the case was filed (Bridgeport, Stamford-Norwalk, or Danbury), then contact that district's clerk's office. Bring or mail the docket number if you have it, or the party names and approximate year. Copies are billed per the statutory fee schedule in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259, and certified copies cost more than plain copies.
G.A. court records. For a lower-level criminal or motor-vehicle case, the file may be at a G.A. courthouse (Bridgeport G.A. 2, Stamford G.A. 1, Norwalk G.A. 20, or Danbury G.A. 3) rather than the judicial-district courthouse. The Judicial Branch's court-location directory shows which G.A. serves which town.
Probate records. Contact the specific probate district for the town, found through the Probate Court's district locator; each district keeps its own estate, guardianship, and adoption files independently of the Superior Court.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $1.00 per page for a plain (uncertified) copy made by the clerk (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259(f)) |
| Certified copy | $25.00 for a certified copy of a judgment file, $15.00 for an uncertified copy of a judgment file, and $2.00 to certify other documents under seal (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259(f)-(g)) |
These are the statutory Superior Court clerk fees in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259. Probate Court fees are set separately by Probate Court fee schedule and were not verified for this guide; confirm with the specific probate district.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Connecticut court records are presumed open, but a substantial share of what people search for is restricted by rule or statute:
The Connecticut guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fairfield County clerk's office?
There isn't one. Connecticut has no county government, so there is no Fairfield County clerk. The three Superior Court judicial districts covering the county, Bridgeport, Stamford-Norwalk, and Danbury, each have their own clerk's office instead.
Which judicial district covers my town in Fairfield County?
Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull are in the Bridgeport Judicial District. Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton are in the Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District. Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman are in the Danbury Judicial District.
Can I search Fairfield County court cases online for free?
Yes. The Judicial Branch's statewide Case Look-up tools cover civil, family, criminal, motor-vehicle, housing, and small-claims cases from all three judicial districts at no cost, though they show docket information rather than document images.
Where do I find a will or estate file for someone who lived in Fairfield County?
Look up the correct Probate Court district for that person's town using the Probate Court's district locator, not the Superior Court. Fairfield County's towns are divided among several probate districts.
Is Bridgeport still called the Fairfield Judicial District?
No. The Judicial Branch renamed it the Bridgeport Judicial District effective January 1, 2024, to match the courthouse's actual location; the towns it serves did not change.
Sources
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Bridgeport Judicial District — https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/maps/JD/Bridgeport.htm
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Stamford-Norwalk Judicial District — https://www.jud.ct.gov/ADA/towns/Stamford_Norwalk.htm
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Danbury Judicial District — https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/maps/JD/Danbury.htm
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — State Courthouses directory — https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/courthouses.htm
- Connecticut Probate Courts — Court Locator — https://www.ctprobate.gov/court-locator
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Case Look-up — https://www.jud.ct.gov/jud2.htm
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Courts overview — https://www.jud.ct.gov/courts.htm
- Connecticut Judicial Branch — Judicial District map — https://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/maps/JD/default.htm
- State Police Bureau of Identification (DESPP) — https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/reports-and-records/state-police-bureau-of-identification
- Connecticut Probate Courts — homepage and Case Lookup Tool — https://www.ctprobate.gov/
- Connecticut General Statutes § 52-259 — Court fees — https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_901.htm#sec_52-259
- Connecticut General Statutes § 54-142a — Erasure of criminal records — https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_961a.htm#sec_54-142a
- Connecticut Practice Book (Rules of Practice and Procedure) — https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf
- District of Connecticut — U.S. District Court — https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Connecticut counties.