Find Springfield Felony Records
Springfield felony records are filed at the Hampden County Superior Court and Springfield District Court, both at 50 State Street in downtown Springfield. Massachusetts' third-largest city, with roughly 155,000 residents, Springfield generates a significant number of criminal cases each year, and those records flow through the state court system where most are accessible to the public under Massachusetts law.
Springfield Overview
Springfield Felony Courts
Both courts handling Springfield felony cases share the same address at 50 State Street. The Springfield District Court, phone (413) 748-7730, handles arraignments and district-level criminal matters. Serious felony cases transfer to the Hampden County Superior Court at the same address, phone (413) 748-7760. The Superior Court handles felony trials and sentencing for the most significant criminal charges in Hampden County.
Most criminal cases in Springfield start at the District Court level. After arraignment and bail determination, cases may stay at the District Court if the charges are misdemeanors or low-level felonies. More serious felony charges, including those carrying state prison sentences, transfer to Superior Court. Both courts maintain separate dockets, so a thorough search should cover both.
| Hampden Superior Court | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 |
|---|---|
| Superior Court Phone | (413) 748-7760 |
| Springfield District Court | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 |
| District Court Phone | (413) 748-7730 |
| Court Records Portal | masscourts.org |
The official mass.gov pages for each court provide current hours, directions, and contact information. The Springfield District Court page covers district-level matters, and the Hampden County Superior Court page covers felony trial records.
Springfield Felony Records Online
The free state court portal at masscourts.org covers both Springfield courts and lets you search by name or case number. The results show charges, docket activity, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This is the right place to start any search for Springfield felony records. It costs nothing to search and no account is required.
You can also visit the Springfield District Court clerk's office to search records in person. The clerk can access case files that may not be fully digitized yet. For the most thorough search, combine an online lookup on masscourts.org with a direct inquiry at the clerk's office. Both methods are free to use for basic case information.
The image below comes from the Springfield District Court page on mass.gov, the official state resource for district-level criminal cases in Springfield.
The District Court is the entry point for virtually all Springfield felony cases, making its docket essential when tracing the history of a criminal matter.
Springfield Police Arrest Records
The Springfield Police Department is at 130 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA 01105. The main number is (413) 787-6300. The Records Division is at (413) 787-6302. The department's website is at springfieldpolice.net. SPD maintains arrest records, incident reports, and related documents for all matters occurring within Springfield's city limits.
Springfield publishes an online arrest log showing arrests by week. The log includes names, dates, charges, and current case status and is updated regularly. It is one of the more accessible public tools for finding out about recent Springfield arrests without filing a formal records request.
For records not in the online log, you can submit a formal public records request. You can do this in person at the Clerk's Office at 130 Pearl Street, by email, or by mail to Attn: Clerk's Office, 130 Pearl Street, Springfield, MA 01105. Clerk's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Springfield's Public Records Coordinator is Justin P. Morin, City of Springfield Law Department, 36 Court Street, Room 210, Springfield, MA 01103. Direct phone: (413) 787-6550. Fax: (413) 787-6173. You can also submit requests through the city's online portal at cityofspringfieldma.nextrequest.com. The City Clerk is at 36 Court Street, Room 123, Springfield, MA 01103, phone (413) 787-6190.
Springfield Felony Records via CORI
Massachusetts keeps criminal history in the CORI system managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. DCJIS is at 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea, MA 02150, phone (617) 660-4600. CORI covers all Massachusetts felony convictions and pending charges, including every case out of Springfield and Hampden County. It is the definitive official source for criminal history in the state.
MGL Chapter 6 governs the CORI system and defines who can access criminal history data and for what purposes. Under that law, you can request your own CORI for $25. The fee is waived for those who cannot pay. The lookback period for most felony convictions is 10 years. Murder and sex offenses have no time limit. A dismissed charge or an acquittal may still show on a CORI for a period of time depending on when it occurred.
The county image below shows a Hampden County felony records resource covering Springfield and surrounding communities.
Hampden County resources cover Springfield and the surrounding area, giving a broader picture of the regional court system and how felony cases move through it.
Sealing Springfield Felony Records
People with old Springfield felony convictions can petition to seal those records under MGL Chapter 276, Section 100A. The waiting period is seven years from the conviction date or release from incarceration, whichever comes last. After sealing, the record no longer appears in standard CORI checks. Courts, law enforcement, and some state agencies can still see sealed records in certain situations.
To petition for sealing in Springfield, you file at the court where the case was handled. Hampden County Superior Court cases get filed there. Springfield District Court cases get filed at the District Court. There is no fee to file a sealing petition. Once the court approves the petition, DCJIS updates the state record to reflect the sealed status.
Murder convictions and sex offense convictions cannot be sealed under this process. Those records are permanent. MassLegalHelp and Greater Boston Legal Services both have detailed guides on CORI rights and the sealing process that apply to Springfield residents. Local legal aid organizations in the Pioneer Valley can also assist with sealing petitions at no cost to those who qualify.
In-Person Access to Springfield Court Records
Both courts at 50 State Street are open to the public for in-person records access. Clerk's office staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide copies. You need a valid photo ID. Copy fees apply and vary by type. Certified copies cost more than plain paper copies. Call the Superior Court at (413) 748-7760 or the District Court at (413) 748-7730 before visiting to ask about fees and hours.
Older Springfield felony cases that predate the online docket system may only be accessible in person. If a case is old enough to be in paper archives, the clerk's office can tell you what is available and how long retrieval might take. In-person visits also let you review the full case file, not just the docket summary that appears online.
Nearby Cities
Chicopee is a nearby qualifying city with its own felony records resources in Hampden County.
Hampden County Felony Records
Springfield is the county seat of Hampden County. The county page covers the full court system, sheriff's office, and additional felony records resources for the region.