Chicopee Felony Records Lookup
Chicopee felony records are processed through the Hampden County court system, with major criminal cases tried at the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield. Chicopee is a city of about 55,000 residents in Hampden County, located along the Connecticut River. This page covers which courts handle Chicopee felony cases, how to search records online, where to get arrest records, and how Massachusetts CORI law affects criminal history access for people in the city.
Chicopee Overview
Chicopee Felony Records and the Hampden County Court System
Felony cases in Chicopee begin at the district court level. The Chicopee District Court at 30 Church Street handles arraignments, bail hearings, and initial proceedings. You can reach that court at (413) 598-0095. Cases involving serious charges or those going to a full jury trial move to the Hampden County Superior Court at 50 State Street in Springfield. The superior court clerk's office handles all public records requests for felony trial files and can be reached at (413) 748-7760.
The Chicopee District Court and the Hampden County Superior Court each hold their own case files. District court records cover the arraignment phase, bail decisions, and cases that are resolved without moving to superior court. Superior court records include indictments, grand jury materials, trial transcripts, jury verdicts, and sentencing documents. If you are looking for a specific record and are not sure which court has it, searching MassCourts first is the fastest free option.
You can search MassCourts at masscourts.org by name or case number. The system covers both courts and returns results showing charges, docket entries, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Some sealed or juvenile records are hidden from the public search. For older cases or certified copies, contact the clerk's office directly. The court staff can walk you through the request process and any fees that apply.
| Court or Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chicopee District Court | 30 Church Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 | (413) 598-0095 |
| Hampden County Superior Court | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 | (413) 748-7760 |
| Chicopee Police Records | 110 Church Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 | (413) 594-1700 |
| Hampden County DA | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 | (413) 747-1000 |
Search Chicopee Felony Records Online
The free public court search tool for Chicopee felony records is masscourts.org. Search by name or docket number. The system returns records from the Chicopee District Court and the Hampden County Superior Court. Results show case status, charge descriptions, and docket entries. Records that are sealed or involve juveniles do not appear in the public database.
The Hampden County DA's office at hampdenda.com has general information about the county's criminal justice system. For locating specific case numbers before requesting full files, the clerk's office at Hampden County Superior Court can assist. The clerk handles records for all felony cases tried at the county level.
DCJIS manages the statewide CORI system and holds criminal history data from every court in Massachusetts, including Chicopee. Individuals can request their own CORI at (617) 660-4600 for $25, or at no cost with an indigency waiver. The CORI report is more comprehensive than a court case search and covers all arrests and convictions statewide.
Chicopee District Court and Hampden County Superior Court Records
The image below shows the Chicopee District Court as listed on the official Massachusetts court portal, the court that handles initial Chicopee felony proceedings.
The Chicopee District Court on mass.gov lists current hours, clerk contact details, and directions for the 30 Church Street courthouse where Chicopee felony arraignments are held.
For serious felony trial records, the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield holds the official files. The image below shows the Hampden County records resource that covers countywide criminal case data.
The Hampden County Superior Court on mass.gov has contact details for the Springfield courthouse. Superior court records include all Chicopee felony trial proceedings, verdicts, and sentencing documents available to the public through written request.
Chicopee Police Department Arrest Records
The Chicopee Police Department Records Division handles requests for arrest records related to incidents in the city. The Records Division is at 110 Church Street and can be reached at (413) 594-1700. Arrest records cover what law enforcement did at the time of arrest. They are not the same as court records, which start after arraignment. You may need both if you are doing thorough research on a specific case.
Chicopee arrest data flows into the statewide CORI database maintained by DCJIS. A CORI check will include Chicopee arrest records from the police department along with court case outcomes. For incident-specific reports or records tied to a particular date or location in Chicopee, direct contact with the police Records Division is the right step. Bring as much identifying information as you can.
Under Massachusetts law, arrests that did not lead to conviction are treated differently from those that did. Non-conviction arrests may be sealed from public CORI reports under MGL Chapter 276. This is why an online search may show fewer records than a police department holds internally. Sealing explains that gap in many cases.
CORI Access and Chicopee Felony Records
Under MGL Chapter 6, DCJIS manages statewide criminal history data through the CORI system. Chicopee residents can request their own CORI report for $25 through DCJIS at (617) 660-4600. If that cost is a hardship, ask about the indigency waiver before submitting. The CORI report covers all Massachusetts courts and gives a more complete picture than searching just the Chicopee or Hampden County courts.
State law controls how long different types of records appear on public CORI reports. Most felony convictions stay visible for 10 years from conviction or release, whichever is later. Murder and sex offenses have no lookback limit under Massachusetts law. These rules apply statewide, including all Chicopee cases in Hampden County.
Sealing is available for felony convictions after 7 years under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A. Once sealed, the record does not appear in public CORI searches. Law enforcement agencies keep access regardless of sealing. Chicopee residents interested in sealing should read the free guide at MassLegalHelp before starting the process. It covers eligibility, timing, and how to file.
Hampden County Sheriff and Chicopee Custody Records
The Hampden County Sheriff runs the county correctional facility at 627 Randall Road in Ludlow and can be reached at (413) 547-8000. If someone from Chicopee is held pretrial on a felony charge, they may be at the county house of correction after arraignment. The sheriff's office can confirm custody status for family members or attorneys. Custody records held by the sheriff are separate from court case files held by the clerk's office.
Court records showing bail conditions and pretrial detention orders for Chicopee cases are searchable through MassCourts once the case is active. The clerk's office at the Chicopee District Court can also confirm whether someone was held after arraignment and what bail was set. Both offices handle these questions regularly and can point you to the right resource if they cannot answer directly.
Legal Help for Chicopee Felony Cases
People charged with felonies in Chicopee who qualify based on income can apply for a public defender through the Committee for Public Counsel Services at (617) 482-6212. Assigned counsel covers cases at the Chicopee District Court and the Hampden County Superior Court. The Hampden County DA at (413) 747-1000 handles prosecution of all Chicopee felony cases at the county level.
For post-conviction matters like sealing, CORI corrections, and understanding your rights, MassLegalHelp at masslegalhelp.org has free guides. Community Legal Aid serves western Massachusetts including Chicopee and can help with some civil matters related to criminal records. Their office handles calls from Hampden County residents who need help navigating the legal system after a felony case.
Nearby Cities
Felony records for nearby Massachusetts cities in Hampden County are handled through the same superior court in Springfield.
Hampden County Felony Records
Chicopee is part of Hampden County. All felony proceedings from the city go through the Hampden County court system in Springfield. The county page has more on courthouse locations, clerk contacts, and countywide records resources.