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This page lists all 101 city jails in Connecticut. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Connecticut
Understanding city jails in the Connecticut
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Connecticut. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Connecticut, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Connecticut, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Connecticut's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Connecticut, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Connecticut
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Connecticut has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Connecticut. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Connecticut
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Connecticut
The full list of city jails in Connecticut is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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East Hartford Jail
31 School St, East Hartford, CT 06108
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Hartford | View Details |
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Enfield Jail
93 Elm St, Enfield, CT 06082
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Hartford | View Details |
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Glastonbury Jail
2155 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Hartford | View Details |
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Granby Jail
15 North Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035
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Hartford | View Details |
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Hartford Jail
50 Jennings Road, Hartford, CT 06120
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Hartford | View Details |
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Manchester Jail
239 East Middle Turnpike
PO Box 191, Manchester, CT 06040
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Hartford | View Details |
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New Britain Jail
125 Columbus Blvd, New Britain, CT 06052
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Hartford | View Details |
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Newington Jail
131 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111-2698
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Hartford | View Details |
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Simsbury Jail
933 Hopmeadow St
Lower Level, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Hartford | View Details |
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South Windsor Jail
151 Sand Hill Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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Hartford | View Details |
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Southington Jail
69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT 06489
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Hartford | View Details |
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West Hartford Jail
103 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107-2599
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Hartford | View Details |
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Windsor Jail
340 Bloomfield Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
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Hartford | View Details |
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Barkhamsted Jail
67 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Bethlehem Jail
36 Main St, Bethlehem, CT 06751
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Kent Jail
41 Kent Green Blvd, Kent, CT 06757
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Litchfield | View Details |
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New Hartford Jail
530 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057
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Litchfield | View Details |
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New Milford Jail
49 Poplar Lane, New Milford, CT 06776
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Plymouth Jail
80 Main St
PO Box 34, Terryville, CT 06786
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Thomaston Jail
158 Main St, Level 2, Thomaston, CT 06787
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Torrington Jail
576 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Washington Jail
2 Bryan Plaza
PO Box 383, Washington, CT 06794
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Water Jail
195 French St, Watertown, CT 06795
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Winchester Jail
338 Main St, Winchester, CT 06098
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Litchfield | View Details |
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Woodbury Jail
271 Main St South
PO Box 369, Woodbury, CT 06798
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Litchfield | View Details |
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