Access Cambridge Felony Records
Cambridge felony records are maintained by Middlesex County courts, with serious criminal cases handled by the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn and district-level matters going through the Cambridge District Court, which is physically located in Medford. Cambridge, home to roughly 118,000 people and major universities, sits in Middlesex County, and understanding the county court structure is key to finding any Cambridge felony case record.
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge Felony Court Locations
Cambridge criminal cases do not go to courts within the city itself. The Cambridge District Court sits at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, MA 02155, phone (781) 306-2705. This court handles arraignments and district-level criminal matters for Cambridge and surrounding communities. More serious Cambridge felony charges escalate to the Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 TradeCenter in Woburn, MA 01801.
The geographic split is worth noting if you search for Cambridge felony records. A case might begin at the Medford location and then transfer to Woburn for trial. Both courts maintain separate dockets on masscourts.org. A complete picture of a Cambridge felony case may require checking both courts. The Middlesex County Superior Court page on mass.gov has current contact details and hours.
| Middlesex Superior Court | 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801 |
|---|---|
| Cambridge District Court | 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155 |
| District Court Phone | (781) 306-2705 |
| DA Office | middlesexda.com |
| Court Records Online | masscourts.org |
Cambridge Police Department Records
The Cambridge Police Department is at 125 6th Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, phone (617) 349-3300. The department's website is at cambridgepolice.org. CPD maintains arrest records and incident reports for matters occurring in Cambridge. These police records often form the basis of the criminal cases that later become court records.
To request a Cambridge police report, contact the department directly by phone or visit in person. The City Clerk is at 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, phone (617) 349-4260. The City Clerk handles certain municipal records but is not the primary office for criminal court records. For criminal history going back multiple years, the courts and DCJIS are the more complete sources.
The image below comes from the Cambridge Police Department website, the official source for Cambridge police records and public safety information.
CPD is the starting point for Cambridge felony investigations, and its records feed into the court filings that make up the public criminal record for any given case.
Searching Cambridge Felony Records Online
The state court portal at masscourts.org is the official free tool for Cambridge felony record searches. You can search by full name or case number. Results cover both the Cambridge District Court docket and the Middlesex Superior Court docket. The portal shows charges, docket events, hearing dates, and dispositions for most cases in the system.
For the most accurate results on a specific Cambridge felony case, go to the official court docket on masscourts.org or visit the clerk's office in person. Online records may not always reflect the most recent activity. The clerk can pull up full case files and provide certified copies if you need them for legal or personal use.
The county court records image below shows a Middlesex County felony records resource covering Cambridge and other communities in the county.
Middlesex County records resources cover a large geographic area, and Cambridge cases are a significant portion of what those resources track.
CORI and Cambridge Criminal History
Massachusetts maintains official criminal history through the CORI system run by DCJIS at 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150, phone (617) 660-4600. CORI covers all Massachusetts felony convictions and pending charges statewide. Cambridge felony convictions appear in CORI just like those from any other city in the state. The system is the authoritative source for official criminal background checks.
MGL Chapter 6 governs CORI. Under it, you can request your own criminal history for $25, with a waiver available for those who cannot afford the fee. The standard felony lookback is 10 years from conviction or release, whichever is later. Murder and sex offense convictions have no time limit. Dismissed charges may show on a CORI for some period depending on the age of the case.
The Middlesex District Attorney's office at middlesexda.com is another resource for understanding how felony cases are prosecuted in Middlesex County, including Cambridge. The DA's office does not provide individual case records to the public, but its website can help you understand what to expect from the prosecution side of a Middlesex felony case.
Sealing Cambridge Felony Records
A Cambridge felony conviction may be eligible for sealing under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A. The waiting period is seven years from the conviction date or release date, whichever comes last. After sealing, the record drops off standard CORI checks. Courts, law enforcement, and certain agencies can still view sealed records when their legal authority permits.
To seal a Cambridge felony case, you petition the court where the case was decided. If the case went to Middlesex Superior Court, file there in Woburn. If it stayed at the Cambridge District Court level, file at the Medford location. There is no fee to file a sealing petition. DCJIS updates the state record after court approval.
MassLegalHelp has a clear explanation of sealing eligibility and steps. Greater Boston Legal Services serves Middlesex County residents and offers free legal help on CORI and sealing matters for those who qualify based on income. Both are good starting points if you are not sure whether your record can be sealed.
In-Person Cambridge Felony Records Access
You can access Cambridge felony records in person at either the Cambridge District Court in Medford or the Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn. Bring a photo ID. Clerk's office staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide paper copies. Fees apply for copies, and certified copies cost more. Call ahead to get current fee information and confirm hours.
Older Cambridge cases that predate the online docket may only be available in paper form. The clerk's office can tell you what is in the archive and how to request it. Some very old records may be stored off-site, which can add time to the retrieval process. In-person visits also let you review the complete case file rather than just the docket summary visible online.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying Massachusetts cities near Cambridge have their own felony records and court access information.
Middlesex County Felony Records
Cambridge is in Middlesex County. The county page covers the Superior Court, Sheriff's Office, and other county-wide resources for felony records across Middlesex.