Hartford Correctional Center Overview
Hartford Correctional Center is a Connecticut Department of Correction facility at 177 Weston Street in Hartford. DOC lists it as a Level 4 high-security urban jail that primarily holds pretrial offenders and serves superior courts in Bristol, Enfield, Hartford, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Rockville, and West Hartford. That official West Hartford court-service listing makes Hartford CC the primary facility page for this local inmate population project.
The facility opened in 1977 as a Level 4 pretrial facility for adult males on 10 acres. Dormitories 1 and 2 opened in 1990, followed by Dormitories 3 and 4 in 1991. DOC lists staffing at 337 and identifies Warden Devonia Long, with Deputy Wardens William Foote and Eric McKenzie on the facility page inspected during research. Hartford CC also oversees the DOC Medical-Surgical Ward at UConn Health.
This facility page should be read as a DOC custody page. It is not a Hartford County sheriff jail and it is not operated by the Town of West Hartford. That difference changes the lookup path, visiting rules, account rules, and public-record fallback. West Hartford Police can help with local reports, but DOC controls custody information once a person enters Hartford CC.
Hartford Correctional Center Population
The most useful Hartford Correctional Center population figures come from Connecticut open data, DOC monthly statistics, and PREA audit reports. Connecticut Data listed 907 total facility population on 2026-06-02, with 689 accused or other status and 218 sentenced status. The 2025 PREA audit listed designed facility capacity at 1,124, current population at 970 during the audit, and prior-12-month ADP at 931.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Accused/other status | 689 | Connecticut open data, 2026-06-02 |
| Sentenced status | 218 | Connecticut open data, 2026-06-02 |
| April 2024 average confined population | 915 | DOC monthly statistics |
| April 2023 comparison | 827 | DOC monthly statistics |
Hartford Correctional Center Inmate Lookup
Use the Connecticut DOC inmate search for current Hartford Correctional Center custody. CT.gov says current inmates can be searched by CT DOC number, name, and date of birth. DOC inmate information updates daily and excludes youthful offender records and persons held on behalf of ICE.
- Open the official CT.gov inmate search service page.
- Search by DOC number when known, or use full name and date of birth.
- Check the facility/location field for Hartford Correctional Center or another DOC facility.
- If the person was just arrested in West Hartford and is not listed, contact WHPD Records or the facility.
- Use court lookup for formal charges and case dates after the arrest.
The DOC inmate search page is the official custody source for Hartford Correctional Center.
That state locator is more reliable than looking for a nonexistent West Hartford sheriff roster.
If a DOC search returns no result, timing may be the reason. A person arrested in West Hartford may still be in police processing, may have been released before DOC intake, or may not yet appear in the daily DOC update. The court docket can still appear later if charges are filed, so custody search and court search should be checked separately.
Hartford Correctional Center Contact
Hartford CC is the facility to call after DOC custody is confirmed or when a West Hartford arrestee may have moved from local police processing to state custody. For local police reports, WHPD Records remains the better starting point. For statewide DOC policy or public information, use DOC central office.
Hartford Correctional Center
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT 06120
(959) 200-3000
Fax: (959) 200-3008
West Hartford Police Records
103 Raymond Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-570-8800
PDRecords@WestHartfordCT.gov
Hartford Correctional Center Visits
Hartford CC states that social visits, both in-person and video, are currently available. As of March 18, 2024, general population in-person visits no longer require prescheduling and are first come, first served. SRG and protective custody in-person visits continue to be scheduled. Video visits are scheduled for all inmates. Visitors must be on the approved active visiting list.
| Visit Type | Hartford CC Rule |
|---|---|
| General population in-person | First come, first served under the current facility notice. |
| SRG in-person | Scheduled visits continue. |
| Protective custody in-person | Scheduled visits continue. |
| Video visits | Scheduled for all inmates. |
| Weekly limit | Two in-person visits per week. |
| Approval | Visitor must be on the approved active visiting list. |
The DOC visiting page adds statewide rules: valid photo identification is required, no more than two visitors are allowed per in-person visit under current general guidance, video visits may use Microsoft Teams, and visitor recording is prohibited.
Hartford CC Mail and Money
DOC statewide rules govern mail, phone, and inmate funds at Hartford Correctional Center. Mail should include the inmate's full name, inmate number, and facility address. DOC discourages padded envelopes. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, but outgoing collect or Securus calls are available. DOC FAQ material says a social calling list can include up to ten numbers.
| Service | Provider or Detail |
|---|---|
| Inmate full name, inmate number, Hartford Correctional Center address. | |
| Phone | Securus materials linked by DOC; no incoming inmate calls. |
| Money by mail | Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 290800, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800. |
| Electronic deposits | JPay, TouchPay, and Western Union as listed by DOC. |
| Account help | 860-692-7670. |
Hartford CC Booking and Intake
A West Hartford arrest begins with West Hartford Police. The person may be released by police, held for court, or moved into DOC custody based on the offense, warrant, bail, and court timing. If the person is not released, Hartford CC is the practical pretrial facility because DOC says it serves West Hartford courts.
Public sources did not provide a Hartford CC intake checklist. Ordinary DOC intake may include identification, classification, medical and mental-health screening, property handling, housing assignment, and visitor-list status. Hartford CC's connection to the UConn Health Medical-Surgical Ward is important because medical needs may move a person to secure hospital care while DOC custody remains active.
- Accused status
- A DOC term for a person held before conviction or final adjudication.
- Sentenced status
- A person serving a sentence in DOC custody.
- Detainer
- A custody hold or notice from another agency or jurisdiction.
About Hartford Correctional Center
Hartford CC is a high-security urban jail serving multiple superior courts. The facility page links program materials and PREA audit reports, including 2015, 2022, and 2025 documents. DOC statewide programs and services include reentry resources, parole and community services, the Fatherhood Initiative, correctional enterprises, volunteer services, hospice, risk reduction earned credits, and other agency programs.
The facility has a major medical role. Hartford CC oversees the 12-bed Level 5 Medical-Surgical Ward at UConn Health in Farmington. DOC says the high-security medical ward processes nearly 350 inpatients and more than 2,200 outpatients each year. The Hartford CC page also lists a Hartford USD #1 school staff email, showing an education contact tied to the facility.
Note: Confirm custody, visit status, and any medical placement with Hartford CC or DOC before traveling.