Connecticut prison sentencing data
As of October 14, 2026, according to Connecticut Department of Correction records, 7,405 people were held in Connecticut state prisons. Their median sentence is 5 years (the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing, not counting life or death sentences). 20% are serving 20 years or more, and 93 are serving life.
Race: prison population vs. state population
| Group | People | Share of prison | Share of state (U.S. Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,206 | 43% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2,228 | 30% | 17% |
| White | 1,893 | 26% | 63% |
Most common offenses
By the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing. Life and death sentences are not included in the median.
| Offense | People | Median sentence (years) |
|---|---|---|
| Violation Of Probation Or Cond Dischg | 1,074 | 2 |
| Murder | 564 | 46 |
| Sale Of Hallucigen/Narcotic Substance | 387 | 3.5 |
| Assault, First Degree | 374 | 8 |
| Criminal Possession Of A Pistol | 331 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault, First Degree | 317 | 15 |
| Robbery, First Degree | 261 | 7 |
| Criminal Attempt | 234 | 6.5 |
| Conspiracy | 187 | 5 |
| Manslaughter, First Degree, Firearm | 177 | 20 |
| Manslaughter, First Degree | 173 | 16 |
| Crim Viol Of Protective Order | 172 | 2.5 |
| Felony Murder | 148 | 45 |
| Operate Under Influ Of Liq Or Drugs | 143 | 1 |
| Injury Or Risk Of Injury To Minor | 141 | 3.5 |
About this data
Source: Connecticut Department of Correction public inmate records. Counts are people currently in state prison custody, one record per person, using the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing. People on parole, probation or in local jails are not included. Criminal history is not in the data. Search individual records in Justice Audit.