New Haven County Jail
Connecticut
New Haven Correctional Center (Connecticut Department of Correction)
Connecticut has no county jail system, so people arrested in New Haven County are held by the Connecticut Department of Correction, mainly at New Haven Correctional Center in New Haven.
- Address
- 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
- Phone
- (203) 974-4111
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://portal.ct.gov/doc
- Inmate search
- https://www.ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us/
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How to find an inmate
Search the Connecticut Department of Correction inmate locator at portal.ct.gov/doc. It lists pretrial detainees at New Haven Correctional Center and people sentenced to state prison. If you cannot find the person, call the facility with their full name and date of birth.
Visitation
New Haven Correctional Center follows Connecticut DOC visiting rules, which usually require visitors to be approved and to bring valid photo ID. Confirm current visiting schedules and procedures with the facility or on the DOC website before you go.
Bail and bond
Bond is set by police, a Judicial Branch bail commissioner, or a Superior Court judge. It can usually be posted in cash or through a licensed bail bond agent. Call New Haven Correctional Center or the court handling the case to confirm the amount and how to post it.
Mail and money
Address mail with the inmate's full name and DOC number to New Haven Correctional Center, 245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. All mail is inspected. Money is deposited to the inmate's DOC trust account through DOC-approved methods listed on the DOC website.
Frequently asked questions
Does New Haven County have a county jail?
No. The Connecticut Department of Correction holds New Haven County detainees, mainly at New Haven Correctional Center.
How do I find out if someone is in New Haven Correctional Center?
Use the Connecticut DOC inmate locator at portal.ct.gov/doc, or call (203) 974-4111 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of New Haven Correctional Center?
245 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511.
Can I send money to an inmate at New Haven Correctional Center?
Yes. Deposits go to the inmate's DOC trust account through the methods listed on the Connecticut DOC website.