Search Framingham Felony Records
Framingham felony records are part of the Middlesex County court system, with the Framingham District Court handling arraignments and serious cases going to the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. Framingham recently converted from a town to a city and has about 72,000 residents. This page covers how to search felony records for Framingham, what courts are involved, and how state tools provide access to criminal history data.
Framingham Overview
Framingham Felony Records: Court Structure
Felony cases in Framingham begin at the Framingham District Court at 600 Concord Street. Arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary proceedings for Framingham felony cases take place here. Cases involving the most serious charges or those going to jury trial move to the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. The superior court at 200 TradeCenter holds the complete trial record for all major felony matters in Middlesex County.
The Framingham District Court clerk's office can answer questions about case status and records requests for matters filed in Framingham. Call (508) 875-3344 for the clerk. The court follows standard trial court hours. For records at the superior court level, contact the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn at (781) 939-2700. Both courts are searchable through MassCourts at masscourts.org.
Framingham is also home to the Massachusetts State Police headquarters at 470 Worcester Road, which houses the Criminal Information Section. MSP maintains arrest and fingerprint records and runs the Online Records Center for public records requests. This makes Framingham somewhat unique as both a district court location and a state police records hub. Call (508) 820-2300 for the MSP Framingham barracks.
| Court / Agency | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham District Court | 600 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 | (508) 875-3344 |
| Middlesex County Superior Court | 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801 | (781) 939-2700 |
| MA State Police (Framingham) | 470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 | (508) 820-2300 |
| Framingham Police Records | 1 William H. Welch Way, Framingham, MA 01702 | (508) 872-1212 |
Searching Framingham Felony Records Online
MassCourts is the main state court records portal. Go to masscourts.org and search by name or case number. The system covers both the Framingham District Court and the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. You can see charges, party names, docket entries, and case status. Sealed records and juvenile cases are not visible in public searches.
The Massachusetts State Police run the Online Records Center for public records requests related to MSP-maintained records. Visit mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-state-police for information on how to submit a request. This is separate from the court system and covers MSP arrest records and fingerprint data.
The statewide CORI system through DCJIS covers all Massachusetts criminal records, including those from Framingham courts. Under MGL Chapter 6, individuals can request their own report for $25. The fee is waived for those who qualify as indigent. Call DCJIS at (617) 660-4600 or go to mass.gov to submit a CORI request.
The official MassCourts portal provides county-level search coverage for all Middlesex County courts. This is a useful resource for finding cases across multiple courts in the county, including Framingham District Court and the Superior Court in Woburn.
Framingham District Court Records and Middlesex Superior Court
The Framingham District Court is listed on the official Massachusetts court portal with current contact information for the clerk's office.
View the Framingham District Court page on mass.gov to confirm current hours and directions before visiting. The clerk's office handles docket records, complaint copies, and case status questions for Framingham criminal matters.
The Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn is where serious Framingham felony cases go to trial. It maintains the official trial records for all county-level felony convictions.
View the Middlesex County Superior Court listing on mass.gov for Woburn courthouse contact details and hours. The clerk's office there handles all major felony records for the county, including those originating from Framingham.
Framingham Police Department Arrest Records
The Framingham Police Department keeps arrest records for incidents that happen in the city. The Records Division is at 1 William H. Welch Way. Call (508) 872-1212 to ask about the records request process and any fees. You may need to submit a written request. Arrest records are separate from court records. The police file covers the arrest. The court record covers what happened during prosecution and sentencing.
Framingham arrests also flow into the statewide CORI database at DCJIS. Because the Massachusetts State Police headquarters is in Framingham, some state-level arrest records may also route through that office. If you need records related to a state police arrest in the Framingham area, contact MSP directly at (508) 820-2300 in addition to DCJIS. Both agencies can direct you to the right records.
Framingham Felony Records: CORI Lookback and Sealing
Massachusetts limits how long felony records stay on CORI reports. Most felony convictions show for 10 years from the date of conviction or from release from incarceration, whichever is later. Murder and sex offense convictions have no lookback limit under state law. These rules apply to all Framingham cases under MGL Chapter 6.
Under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A, a person may petition to seal a felony conviction after 7 years. Once sealed, the record does not appear in standard public CORI reports. Law enforcement agencies retain access to sealed records. Framingham residents who want to seal old felony records can get guidance from DCJIS or through free guides at masslegalhelp.org.
Legal Help for Framingham Felony Cases
People in Framingham facing felony charges who cannot afford a lawyer can contact the Committee for Public Counsel Services at (617) 482-6212. CPCS assigns public defenders to those who qualify financially. Counsel is typically appointed at arraignment at the Framingham District Court.
Greater Boston Legal Services covers Middlesex County and can help with civil legal matters that arise during or after a criminal case. Call (617) 371-1234 to ask about services. For information on CORI rights, the record sealing process, or how to read a criminal history report, MassLegalHelp at masslegalhelp.org has free guides in plain language. The Framingham District Court law library is also open to the public for legal research. The MSP Online Records Center at mass.gov handles public records requests for state police materials.
Nearby Cities
Felony records for nearby Middlesex County cities are available through the same court system and state databases.
Middlesex County Felony Records
Framingham is part of Middlesex County. All felony cases from the city run through the Middlesex County court system. The county page has more on courthouse locations, clerk contact details, and county-wide criminal record resources.