Lowell Felony Records Lookup
Lowell felony records are maintained through the Lowell District Court at 41 Hurd Street and the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn, with serious criminal cases transferring to the Superior Court for trial. One of two county seats in Middlesex County, Lowell has about 110,000 residents and its courts process a substantial volume of criminal cases, most of which are accessible to the public under Massachusetts law.
Lowell Overview
Lowell Felony Court System
The Lowell District Court at 41 Hurd Street, Lowell, MA 01852, phone (978) 459-4101, handles arraignments and district-level criminal matters in the city. Cases involving serious felony charges escalate to the Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 TradeCenter in Woburn, MA 01801, where felony trials and sentencing take place. Lowell also has the Middlesex Probate and Family Court North at 370 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852, phone (978) 656-7700, though that court handles family matters rather than criminal cases.
Searching for Lowell felony records means checking both courts. A case might start at the Hurd Street location and then transfer to Woburn. Each court keeps its own docket, and a complete picture requires checking both. The official mass.gov page for the Lowell District Court provides current hours and contact details. The Middlesex Superior Court page does the same for serious felony cases.
| Lowell District Court | 41 Hurd Street, Lowell, MA 01852 |
|---|---|
| District Court Phone | (978) 459-4101 |
| Middlesex Superior Court | 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801 |
| Middlesex Sheriff | middlesexsheriff.org |
| Court Records Online | masscourts.org |
Searching Lowell Felony Records Online
The free state portal at masscourts.org covers both courts that handle Lowell criminal matters. You can search by name or case number at no cost and without creating an account. Results show charges, docket activity, hearing schedules, and final dispositions. Most Lowell felony cases from recent years appear in the system, though very old paper records may require an in-person visit.
For the most reliable results, use the official masscourts.org portal or visit the Lowell District Court clerk's office in person. The clerk can access full case files and provide certified copies when needed. If you are searching for older records that may not be digitized, an in-person visit is often the only way to get what you need.
The image below comes from the Lowell District Court page on mass.gov, the official state resource for district-level criminal records in Lowell.
The Lowell District Court is where most Lowell criminal cases begin, making its docket the first place to search when looking for felony records connected to activity in the city.
Lowell Police Records
The Lowell Police Department is at 1 JFK Plaza, Lowell, MA 01852, phone (978) 937-3200. The Records Division handles arrest records and can provide information on prior arrests for Lowell incidents. Police records often form the foundation of the court filings that become part of the public felony record for a case.
The Lowell City Clerk is at 375 Merrimack Street, Room 4, Lowell, MA 01852, phone (978) 674-1481. The City Clerk handles municipal records but is not the main office for criminal case records. For court records and criminal history, the courts and DCJIS are the right starting points. For police reports tied to specific incidents, the Lowell Police Department Records Division is the right office to contact.
Formal public records requests to the police department follow Massachusetts public records law, which requires a response within 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency must state why and identify the relevant exemption. Most arrest records and police reports related to public felony proceedings are accessible upon request.
Lowell Felony Records and CORI
The Massachusetts CORI system, run by DCJIS at 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150, phone (617) 660-4600, holds the official criminal history record for all Lowell felony cases. CORI is statewide. Any Lowell conviction, pending charge, or dismissed case that meets the criteria for inclusion will appear in the system alongside records from every other Massachusetts city and county.
MGL Chapter 6 sets the rules for CORI. You can request your own record for $25, waived if you are indigent. The felony conviction lookback is 10 years from conviction or release, whichever is later. Murders and sex offenses have no time limit and always show. Non-conviction entries, such as dismissed charges, may still appear for a period depending on the case's age.
The county image below is sourced from the Middlesex County Superior Court page, the official state resource for the Superior Court that handles Lowell felony trials.
The Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn handles the most serious Lowell felony cases, and its records document the full trial and sentencing history for those proceedings.
Sealing Lowell Felony Records
If you have a Lowell felony conviction that is at least seven years old, you may be able to seal it under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A. The seven-year period runs from the conviction date or release from incarceration, whichever comes last. Once sealed, the record no longer shows in standard CORI checks. Courts and law enforcement retain the ability to see sealed records in limited circumstances.
You file the sealing petition at the court where the Lowell case was decided. If it went to Middlesex Superior Court, file in Woburn. If it stayed at the District Court level, file at 41 Hurd Street in Lowell. No fee applies. After court approval, DCJIS seals the state record. Murder and sex offense convictions cannot be sealed under this statute.
MassLegalHelp has guides on the sealing process and CORI rights. Greater Boston Legal Services provides CORI assistance to Middlesex County residents who qualify for free legal help. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office at middlesexsheriff.org can also point you to local resources in the Lowell area.
In-Person Access to Lowell Criminal Records
You can visit the Lowell District Court at 41 Hurd Street to review or request copies of district-level criminal records. Bring a photo ID. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies. For felony cases that went to Superior Court, you need to go to the Woburn courthouse. Call both courts ahead of time to ask about fees and what hours the clerk's office is open for public access.
Older Lowell cases that predate the online docket may only exist in paper form. The clerk's office can tell you what is available and how to request it. In-person visits give you access to the full case file rather than just the summary visible through the online portal. For the most detailed information on a Lowell felony case, in-person review is often the best approach.
Nearby Cities
These nearby Massachusetts cities also have felony records resources accessible through Middlesex County courts and state systems.
Middlesex County Felony Records
Lowell is one of two county seats in Middlesex County. The county page covers the Superior Court, Sheriff's Office, and additional resources for felony records across the county.