Malden Felony Records Lookup
Malden felony records are processed through the Malden District Court and, for more serious charges, the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. Malden sits in Middlesex County, one of the most populous counties in New England, and shares a district court with neighboring Everett. If you need to search Malden felony case history, the MassCourts public portal at masscourts.org lets you look up case filings by name or case number at no cost. For a full statewide criminal history, a CORI request through DCJIS gives you the most complete picture available under Massachusetts law.
Malden Overview
Malden Felony Records: District and Superior Court
Malden's local court is the Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street. This court handles all arraignments, pretrial hearings, and lower-level felony cases for Malden and Everett. The clerk's office here keeps the public docket for all cases in those two cities. When a felony case gets sent to Superior Court, it moves to the Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 TradeCenter in Woburn.
Middlesex County is the largest county in Massachusetts by population. The Superior Court in Woburn handles felony trials for dozens of cities and towns across the county. If you are looking for records of a serious felony from Malden, chances are the Superior Court docket in Woburn has the most complete information once a case moved beyond arraignment.
Both courts are part of the statewide MassCourts system. You can search dockets at masscourts.org without creating an account or paying a fee. The search returns basic case information including the charge, case status, and hearing dates. If you need documents like motion papers, transcripts, or orders, you will need to contact the clerk's office directly or visit in person.
Malden Court and Police Contact Details
The Malden District Court serves both Malden and Everett. It is the first stop for all felony cases originating in either city. The Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn handles cases that proceed past the district court level. The Malden Police Department records division handles arrest records for incidents within city limits.
| Court | Malden District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148 |
| Phone | (781) 322-7900 |
| Superior Court | Middlesex County Superior Court, 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801 |
| Police Department | 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 |
| Police Phone | (781) 397-1212 |
| Online Search | masscourts.org |
The Malden District Court page on mass.gov has the most up-to-date hours and any session schedule changes. It is worth checking before you come in, especially if you are looking for a specific clerk's office window for records requests.
Malden Felony Records Through CORI
The state CORI system run by DCJIS at (617) 660-4600 is the broadest source of felony history in Massachusetts. A CORI report covers court records statewide, so if someone has charges from multiple counties, one request will catch all of them. Personal CORI requests cost $25 through the iCORI portal, with a waiver for indigent individuals.
Under MGL Chapter 6, DCJIS controls access to criminal offender records. Felony convictions stay in the CORI system for ten years. Convictions for murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, and a handful of other serious crimes have no time limit and remain visible indefinitely. If you are checking your own record or disputing an error, DCJIS can walk you through the process.
The Malden District Court image below shows the courthouse at 89 Summer Street, where local felony cases in Malden and Everett are first heard.
The Malden District Court handles arraignments and pretrial proceedings for felony cases in Malden and neighboring Everett. Cases that proceed to trial on serious felony charges are bound over to the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn.
Middlesex County Felony Records for Malden Cases
Malden is part of Middlesex County, which stretches from Cambridge and Somerville in the south to Lowell and Dracut in the north. Serious felony cases from all of these cities end up at the same Superior Court in Woburn. The Middlesex County DA's office at middlesexda.com prosecutes felony cases across the county and maintains a public-facing website with information on major cases and victim services.
For official Middlesex County court records, the MassCourts portal is the authoritative source. You can also contact the clerk's office directly for full case files and certified copies. The clerk at the Superior Court in Woburn handles requests for all Middlesex County felony cases, including those from Malden.
The Middlesex County DA's office image below shows the county-level agency that handles felony prosecution for all cases originating in Malden and across Middlesex County.
The Middlesex County District Attorney's office handles felony prosecution for one of the most densely populated counties in New England, covering cities from Cambridge and Malden to Lowell and Framingham.
The Middlesex County Superior Court page on mass.gov has hours and contact details for the Woburn courthouse. For Malden cases that were tried at the superior level, the Woburn clerk's office is where you will find the full trial record, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings.
Sealing Malden Felony Records
Massachusetts residents with a felony conviction on their record can petition to have it sealed after a seven-year waiting period. The clock starts when you finish your sentence, including any probation. Under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A, a sealed record will not appear in standard public searches. Law enforcement and certain state agencies can still see it, but it becomes much harder for others to find.
The sealing petition is filed with the court that handled your case. For Malden cases, that could be the Malden District Court or the Middlesex County Superior Court depending on where the case was tried. The clerk's office can give you the form. There is no fee to file a sealing petition in Massachusetts.
Resources like MassLegalHelp have plain-language guides on the sealing process. Greater Boston Legal Services serves the Malden area and may be able to help residents who qualify for free legal help with record sealing.
Nearby Cities
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Middlesex County Felony Records
Malden is in Middlesex County. Serious felony cases from Malden are tried at the Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. Visit the county page for more on Middlesex County records.