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Arrested in Bloomfield, Connecticut: What Happens Next

If you were arrested in Bloomfield, your case will be heard at Hartford Superior Court (GA 14). Bloomfield has its own police department. Here is what happens next and how to reach a defense attorney who practices at this court.

Where the case is heard

Hartford County. Cases from Bloomfield are heard at Hartford Superior Court, 101 Lafayette Street, Hartford 06106.

Bloomfield Police Department

Who polices Bloomfield

Bloomfield has its own police department, and arrests in town are made by Bloomfield officers. The department books you, sets the initial bond, or releases you on a written promise to appear, and it is where the paperwork comes from.

For a family trying to find someone after an arrest, that is the number to call, and it is the fastest source for whether the person is still being held and what the bond is.

Where your case goes

Bloomfield arrests are prosecuted at Hartford Superior Court, GA 14, just south into the city. GA 14 runs the largest criminal docket in the region, so leave more time than the drive suggests and read the court page on parking first.

Released, you appear on the date on your paperwork. Held, you go to court the next business day.

After the arrest

Bloomfield officers release you on a promise to appear, set a bond, or hold you for court the next business day. If you were released the date is on your paperwork; if you were held the judge reviews the bond at that first appearance. See the arrest page for booking and the bond and bail page for the bond.

Do not describe the incident to anyone, and do not treat a phone call from holding as private. It is recorded and routinely used.

A family violence arrest goes to court the next business day and produces a protective order at that appearance, which lasts the life of the case. The arraignment page explains the date; the what to expect page explains everything after.

Common charges in Bloomfield

The Bloomfield docket at GA 14 runs to DUI, assault, domestic violence and family violence, drug possession, and larceny and shoplifting. For a first offense the realistic aim is usually a diversionary program, which ends the case in a dismissal rather than a conviction and leaves a record that can later be erased.

Next step

If you or someone you know was arrested in Bloomfield, send the short form on this page and it will go to a defense attorney who practices in your court. If the person is in custody now, call (860)484-7979 instead.

Common questions

Where do Bloomfield cases go to court?

Hartford Superior Court, GA 14, at 101 Lafayette Street in Hartford.

Who polices Bloomfield?

The Bloomfield Police Department, a full municipal department.

Who do I call about someone arrested in Bloomfield?

The Bloomfield Police Department non-emergency line, which has the holding and bond information.

How soon is court after a Bloomfield arrest?

If you were released, the date is on your paperwork. If you were held, or it is a family violence arrest, court is the next business day.

What is the likely outcome of a first offense?

Often a diversionary program that ends in dismissal, depending on the charge and your record. It is not automatic; someone has to apply.

Do I need a local lawyer?

You need an attorney who practices at GA 14.

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What to do now

You will usually hear from an attorney within the hour during the day, or first thing in the morning if you send this overnight.

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