If you need information on an inmate, the 456-bed Brooklyn Correctional Institution is available 24 hours a day at 860-779-4500.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Connecticut State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 860-779-4500, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Brooklyn Correctional Institution at 860-779-4500.
Phone: 860-779-4500
Physical Address:
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
Other Jails and Prisons
To find out whether someone is being held at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, what they are charged with, how much their bond is, when they can have visitors, or to view their mugshot, search the official jail inmate roster or call 860-779-4500.
Connecticut publishes a list of arrest warrants issued by the courts for a violation of probation, a failure to appear, or an order to incarcerate. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list of every warrant in the state. Warrants tied to new criminal investigations are generally not posted, so no results doesn’t guarantee there’s no warrant.
Most court cases in Connecticut are open to the public. Through the Judicial Branch’s online case look-up, you can search the Supreme Court, the Appellate Court, and the Superior Court, including criminal cases anywhere in the state. Certain records, such as juvenile, youthful offender, and sealed cases, are not public.
Brooklyn Correctional Institution Inmate Search
The bail process in Connecticut begins at the police station. Police can release an arrested person on a written promise to appear, or they can set a bond. If the person can’t be released, an intake, assessment and referral specialist (the role once known as a bail commissioner) from the Court Support Services Division may review the bond and change it. When the defendant appears in court, the judge makes the final bail decision. Court-ordered bail can be posted as a cash bond for the full amount, or as a surety bond through a licensed bondsman, who by state regulation charges 10% of the first $5,000 and 7% of any amount above that.
Have questions about finding an inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution? Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers cover how jail rosters work and what happens after an arrest and booking. For anything else, call 860-779-4500.
The Brooklyn Correctional Institution has a licensed capacity of 456 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Connecticut is one of the few states without county jails. Every correctional facility is run by the state Department of Correction, and many of them hold both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates side by side. The facilities that serve as local jails for people awaiting trial are Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven Correctional Centers, Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center, and, for women, York Correctional Institution. Cheshire, Garner, and MacDougall-Walker also hold some pretrial detainees. Four facilities are set aside for sentenced men: Brooklyn Correctional Institution and the Cybulski Community Reintegration Center, which hold no pretrial inmates, and Osborn and Robinson Correctional Institutions, which hold very few. At facilities with pretrial populations, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in Tolland County can remain in state custody far longer.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBrooklyn Correctional Institution is a Level 3 medium-security prison at 59 Hartford Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234, in the state’s northeast corner. The main phone number is (860) 779-4500. The site has a long history: it began in 1820 as the Windham County Jail. In 1990 a new dormitory building opened, and the facility changed from a pretrial jail to a prison for sentenced offenders. In September 2026, it held about 330 men, nearly all of them serving sentences.
Brooklyn CI houses sentenced adult men in a dormitory-style setting. The state doesn’t publish a breakdown of the offenses its population is serving time for. Its programs include GED and English-as-a-second-language classes, substance abuse treatment, anger management, sex offender programming, and vocational training, which gives families a sense of the needs the facility is set up to address.
Brooklyn CI currently lists up to three in-person visits and one video visit per week, though its page also refers to two contact visits a week, so call to confirm the current limit. Each visit allows up to two adults, or one adult and two children. You may arrive up to 15 minutes early. Video visits must be booked at least 72 hours in advance through the DOC’s visiting request site. The facility doesn’t post visiting hours online, so call before you make the trip.
Every visitor must be on the inmate’s approved visiting list. The inmate requests an application from their counselor and mails it to you, and approval usually takes two to three weeks. Adults must show photo ID at every visit. Children under 18 must come with an approved adult who brings the child’s birth certificate and one other document with the child’s name. Visitors with a criminal record generally need the warden’s approval. Dress modestly, and don’t bring phones, purses, food, or other personal items into the visiting room.
Public transportation to Brooklyn CI is limited. The Northeastern Connecticut Transit District’s buses stop at the Walmart in Brooklyn, but we couldn’t confirm a route that stops near the facility; the district also offers dial-a-ride service by advance reservation. Most visitors drive. Mail should be addressed to the inmate’s full name and inmate number at the facility address, with your return address on the envelope. Money can be sent through JPay, TouchPay, Western Union, or by money order to the Inmate Trust Fund, P.O. Box 290800, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800. Phone calls are free.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Brooklyn Correctional Institution for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Brooklyn Correctional Institution typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 860-779-4500.
Once booked at Brooklyn Correctional Institution in Brooklyn, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 860-779-4500.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Tolland County, Connecticut, visit the Brooklyn Correctional Institution Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution? What is the Schedule?
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
860-779-4500
(SCROLL DOWN FOR VISITATION SCHEDULE)
RULES & GUIDELINES FOR VISITING AN INMATE
VISITATION SCHEDULE - Go to this page to see times for Specific Inmates and Units for Brooklyn Correctional Institution
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:45AM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:45AM - 9:00PM |
Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software.
Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution?
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
860-779-4500
(SCROLL DOWN FOR VISITATION SCHEDULE)
RULES & GUIDELINES FOR VISITING AN INMATE
VISITATION SCHEDULE - Go to this page to see times for Specific Inmates and Units for Brooklyn Correctional Institution
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 1:15PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:45AM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:45AM - 9:00PM |
Video Visitation is done using Microsoft Teams Group Chat Software.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution?

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:
In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.
If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.
1. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and JPAY.
2. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Western Union.
First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
3. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Touchpay
Options for putting money in an inmate's account:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.
Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT
Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT
York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT
You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-779-4500 to get the Facility Locator Number.
4. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment
When sending an inmate money by mail, the Brooklyn Correctional Institution will only accept:
**Important Notes**
Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800
Funds are only accepted from the following sources:
Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Brooklyn Correctional Institution
Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:
Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Tolland County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Brooklyn Correctional Institution, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Tolland County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Brooklyn Correctional Institution whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Brooklyn Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Brooklyn Correctional Institution whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Brooklyn Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Brooklyn Correctional Institution whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
For inmates receiving mail in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Brooklyn Correctional Institution:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Brooklyn Correctional Institution
59 Hartford Road
Brooklyn , CT 06234
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and what can I purchase?

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:
In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.
If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.
This is the commissary order sheet for Brooklyn Correctional Institution
1. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and JPAY.
2. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Western Union.
First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
3. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Touchpay
Options for putting money in an inmate's account:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.
Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT
Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT
York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT
You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-779-4500 to get the Facility Locator Number.
4. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment
When sending an inmate money by mail, the Brooklyn Correctional Institution will only accept:
**Important Notes**
Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800
Funds are only accepted from the following sources:
Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Brooklyn Correctional Institution
Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:
Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670

There are four ways to deposit money in an inmate's account in the Connecticut State Department of Correction:
In order to do any of these you need to know the exact name the inmate is incarcerated under, and their Inmate ID#.
If you can't find the inmate and booking number online, call the Trust Fund Office at 860-692-7670.
1. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and JPAY.
2. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Western Union.
First, you need to know the exact spelling of the inmate's name and inmates ID #
You also need to know these codes.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
Western Union Facilities -
Deposit funds in-person at Western Union.
Codes:
Pay to: CONNECTICUT DOC
Code City: CTDOC
State: CT
Senders Account #: Inmate Number + Last Name (ex: 00123456SMITH)
Attention: Leave this blank
3. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Touchpay
Options for putting money in an inmate's account:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at one of the prisons:
Bring money to the following prisons in person.
Hartford
177 Weston Street
Hartford, CT
Chesire
900 Highland Avenue
Chesire, CT
York
201 West Main Street
Niantic, CT
You will use a Touchpay self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #), full legal name, and Facility Locator Number. Call 860-779-4500 to get the Facility Locator Number.
4. Brooklyn Correctional Institution and Mailing a Payment
When sending an inmate money by mail, the Brooklyn Correctional Institution will only accept:
**Important Notes**
Mailing Address:
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 290800
Wethersfield, CT 06129-0800
Funds are only accepted from the following sources:
Rules Regarding Picking up Money When an Inmate is Released from the Brooklyn Correctional Institution
Final Check Request: Former inmates may request a check for their remaining funds by completing a Request for Account Balance Form and mailing it to:
Inmate Trust Fund
24 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
If you have any questions, call the Trust/Finance Office at 860-692-7670
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Tolland County inmate, do the following:
Brooklyn Correctional Institution uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Tolland County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Tolland County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Tolland County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Brooklyn Correctional Institution, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Brooklyn Correctional Institution have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Tolland County follow these instructions:
For all Tolland County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Brooklyn Correctional Institution’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 860-779-4500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Tolland County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tolland County?
This facility, known as "Brooklyn Correctional Institution" is also known as Connecticut Department of Corrections, Brooklyn Correctional Institution, Connecticut, Tolland.