CT · Warrant guide
Is there an online warrant search in Connecticut?
Yes — Connecticut has an official statewide online warrant search.
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The official online lookup
The Connecticut Judicial Branch runs a statewide public 'Outstanding Arrest Warrants' search at jud2.ct.gov/VOP.
It is searchable by last name (plus optional first name, town, court location, and birth year) and lists Violation of Probation warrants, Failure to Appear warrants, and Orders to Incarcerate.
It expressly does NOT contain all warrant types, and it omits records where disclosure could endanger someone or that arose in youthful-offender proceedings, so a 'no result' does not prove no warrant exists.
How to find out if you have a warrant in Connecticut
Warrants are issued by courts and served by sheriffs — so the surest way to confirm one is to ask the source directly. Work down this list.
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Statewide Judicial Branch warrant search
Search by name on the Judicial Branch outstanding-warrant tool for Failure to Appear / Violation of Probation warrants and Orders to Incarcerate. Note it does not cover every warrant type.
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Call the clerk of the issuing Superior Court
Contact the clerk in the judicial district or geographical-area (GA) court where the case is or was pending to confirm case status and any warrant. The Criminal / Motor Vehicle case look-up and court directory are on the Judicial Branch site.
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Ask local or state police records
Connecticut has no county sheriffs with arrest powers; judicial marshals and municipal or state police make arrests. Your local police department or the State Police can confirm a record on file.
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Request your own criminal-history record (DESPP State Police)
A fingerprint-based criminal-history record check from the Division of State Police confirms your record but does not itself list pending warrants.
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Types of warrants in Connecticut
Not every warrant means the same thing. These are the common types.
- Bench / failure-to-appear
- re-arrest) warrant
- Arrest warrant
- probable cause
- Violation of probation warrant / order to incarcerate
- Search warrant
What happens if a warrant is ignored
An outstanding warrant stays active until it is resolved; you can be arrested at any encounter, including a traffic stop, at home, or at work.
A missed court date can add a separate failure-to-appear charge and can lead to bond forfeiture, and on motor-vehicle matters the DMV may place a hold on or suspend your license or registration for failure to appear or pay.
What you can do
Procedural steps only — no outcome is predicted.
Confirm the warrant directly with the clerk of the issuing Superior Court and get the case number, the charge, and any scheduled date.
Verify the record is actually yours, since name matches are common.
If you decide to resolve it, ask the clerk how to appear or surrender and whether bond applies, and plan to do so during court business hours.
Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.
Common questions about warrants in Connecticut
Is there an online warrant search in Connecticut?
Yes — Connecticut runs an official statewide online warrant search. Read the caveats before you rely on it.
How do I find out if I have a warrant in Connecticut?
Contact the clerk of the court that issued the warrant or the county sheriff’s records or warrant division. Statewide Judicial Branch warrant search; Call the clerk of the issuing Superior Court; Ask local or state police records.
What happens if a warrant is ignored in Connecticut?
An outstanding warrant stays active until it is resolved; you can be arrested at any encounter, including a traffic stop, at home, or at work. A missed court date can add a separate failure-to-appear charge and can lead to bond forfeiture, and on motor-vehicle matters the DMV may place a hold on or suspend your license or registration for failure to appear or pay.
What should I do about a warrant in Connecticut?
Confirm the warrant directly with the clerk of the issuing Superior Court and get the case number, the charge, and any scheduled date. Verify the record is actually yours, since name matches are common. If you decide to resolve it, ask the clerk how to appear or surrender and whether bond applies, and plan to do so during court business hours.
Sources & official links
Everything on this page links out to official government sources. We don’t store or search records.
Last verified 2026-07-23 · 5 official sources