East Hartford Jail

About East Hartford Jail

East Hartford Jail is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Hartford, Connecticut. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.

East Hartford Jail is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.

Family members can contact inmates housed at East Hartford Jail through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.

Facility Type and Security Level

East Hartford Jail operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Hartford law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.

Contact East Hartford Jail Administration

Phone

Call the facility directly at 860-528-4401 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.

Fax

Send documents to the facility by fax at 860-289-1249 for legal correspondence and visitation applications.

Email

For non-urgent inquiries, email the facility at bshiffler@easthartfordct.gov.

How to Contact an Inmate at East Hartford Jail

Send Mail

Address mail to:

Phone Calls

Phone calls are managed through Securus Tech. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.

How to Send Money

Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:

Connecticut inmates maintain a commissary trust account to purchase approved items inside the facility. The Connecticut Department of Correction uses JPay as its primary deposit platform.

Information Required

• Inmate's full committed name
• Connecticut DOC inmate number
• Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for step-by-step help.

Read our full inmate money guide for detailed instructions.

Visitation Guide for East Hartford Jail

Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 860-528-4401 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.

Getting Approved

All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
• All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
• Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
• No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.