Griswold, CT Public Records
Griswold is a town in New London County, Connecticut, with an estimated population of 11,683 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 34.7 square miles of land. That is up about 277 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall) (28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351). Criminal and small-claims cases from Griswold are generally heard at the Geographical Area 21 at Norwich.
📍 Griswold Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)
28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351
Superior Court (Judicial District)
New London Judicial District Courthouse
70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320
Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle)
Geographical Area 21 at Norwich
1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT 06360
Probate Court
Norwich Probate Court (PD-29)
City Hall, 100 Broadway, Room 122, Norwich, CT 06360
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:00
Land Records (Town Clerk)
Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)
28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Griswold, CT
Criminal case records for Griswold are kept by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Griswold
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 21 at Norwich1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT 06360 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Griswold, CT
A people search for Griswold pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Griswold are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Griswold
| Town Clerk | Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351(860) 376-7060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 21 at Norwich1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT 06360 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Griswold, CT
Arrest and booking records for Griswold are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Connecticut State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Griswold
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 21 at Norwich1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT 06360 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Griswold, CT
Court records for Griswold include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Griswold, with addresses from the official Connecticut Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Griswold
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court – Geographical Area (criminal & motor vehicle) | Geographical Area 21 at Norwich1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT 06360 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Norwich Probate Court (PD-29)City Hall, 100 Broadway, Room 122, Norwich, CT 06360(860) 887-2160Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:00 Source: ctprobate.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Connecticut Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Griswold, CT
Connecticut has no county registries: land records are recorded by the town clerk in each town. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Griswold
| Land Records (Town Clerk) | Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351(860) 376-7060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351(860) 376-7060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Griswold, CT
In Connecticut, the town clerk (registrar of vital statistics) in the town where the event occurred keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📜 Where to get vital records for Griswold
| Town Clerk | Griswold Town Clerk (Town Hall)28 Main Street, Griswold, CT 06351(860) 376-7060 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Griswold, CT
The official sex offender registry for Griswold is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Griswold
| Official registry | Connecticut Sex Offender Registry (Dept. of Emergency Services & Public Protection) Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Griswold, CT
Divorce cases are filed in the Superior Court for the judicial district (family matters). The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Griswold
| Superior Court (Judicial District) | New London Judicial District Courthouse70 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 Source: jud.ct.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Connecticut Department of Public Health - State Vital Records Office410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06106 Source: portal.ct.gov ↗ |