Middlesex County Felony Records Search

Middlesex County felony records are held at the Superior Court in Woburn and at district courts across the county. This is the most populous county in Massachusetts, covering cities like Cambridge, Lowell, Somerville, and Newton. You can search felony cases online through the state court portal, in person at the courthouse, or by mail request.

Middlesex County Superior Court - Felony Records

The Middlesex County Superior Court handles the most serious felony cases in the county. This is where you find records for felony trials, sentencing hearings, and major criminal proceedings. The court sits at 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the clerk's office by phone at (781) 939-2700.

The Superior Court keeps records going back many years. Each case file includes the criminal complaint or indictment, motions filed by both sides, hearing transcripts, jury verdicts where applicable, and the final disposition and sentencing information. These records are public under MGL Chapter 6 and the state's public records law, MGL c. 66, § 10. Anyone can request them without showing a reason.

Copy fees at Middlesex Superior Court are $0.05 per page for unattested copies and $2.50 per page for attested or certified copies. Cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards are accepted at some locations. If you need a certified copy for legal use, plan for the higher rate. Bring the case number or the full name of the defendant and the approximate year of the case to speed up the search.

The Middlesex County Superior Court page at mass.gov has current hours, contact info, and directions. This is the best starting point before you make a trip to the courthouse in Woburn.

The lead image below comes from the official Superior Court listing at mass.gov, showing the court's public-facing information page for Middlesex County felony records.

This page confirms court location, hours, and how to contact the clerk for Middlesex County criminal case records.

How to Search Middlesex County Felony Records Online

The state's free case lookup tool is at masscourts.org. Go to Superior Court, then select Middlesex County. You can search by party name, case number, case type, or ticket number. The system shows case parties, attorney names, the judge assigned, evidence lists, filing dates, docket entries, and case disposition. Results are capped at 75 per search, so use specific names or case numbers when you can.

Not all records show up online. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and certain family court matters do not appear. If you hit a dead end on masscourts.org, the next step is to contact the court clerk directly or visit in person. Staff at the Woburn courthouse can run broader searches using the internal case management system.

Criminal Offender Record Information, known as CORI, is a separate system run by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). DCJIS is located at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150, and can be reached at (617) 660-4600. A personal CORI report costs $25, though the fee is waived for those who qualify as indigent. CORI covers felony convictions going back 10 years. Murder and sex offense convictions have no time limit. You can learn more about your rights under this system at MassLegalHelp's CORI rights page.

When searching for Middlesex County felony records, having a case number speeds things up. Without one, a name-based search on masscourts.org still works but may return multiple results that you need to sort through manually.

Narrowing your search by court location and date range helps filter results when looking up Middlesex County felony cases.

Middlesex County District Courts and Felony Arraignments

Most felony cases in Middlesex County begin at one of the ten district courts before moving to Superior Court. District courts handle arraignments, bail hearings, and probable cause hearings for felony charges. The case then transfers to Superior Court for trial or plea proceedings. Knowing which district court handled the early stages of a case helps narrow your search.

The ten district courts serving Middlesex County are: Cambridge (4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, (781) 306-2705), Concord (305 Walden St, (978) 369-0500), Framingham (600 Concord St, (508) 875-3344), Lowell (41 Hurd St, (978) 459-4101), Malden (89 Summer St, (781) 322-7900), Marlborough (45 Williams St, (508) 485-0700), Newton (1309 Washington St West Newton, (617) 244-1200), Somerville (175 Fellsway West, (617) 665-8300), Waltham (38 Linden St, (781) 788-6400), and Woburn (30 Pleasant St, (781) 932-5940). Each of these courts maintains its own docket of criminal cases, including felony arraignment records.

District court records are also searchable through masscourts.org. Select the District Court department and the specific court location. You may find early case records there even if the case eventually transferred to Superior Court.

Middlesex County DA and Sheriff - Felony Record Resources

The Middlesex County District Attorney's office is at 15 Commonwealth Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801, phone (781) 897-8300. The DA prosecutes all felony cases in the county and keeps records of case outcomes, victim services contacts, and press releases on major cases. You can visit middlesexda.com for information on active prosecutions and community resources. The DA's office does not handle direct public records requests for court case files; those go through the court clerk.

The Middlesex Sheriff's Department is located at 40 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, phone (617) 494-4445. The Sheriff manages the county jail and house of correction, where people awaiting trial or serving short sentences are held. Inmate records and booking information for Middlesex County are tracked through this office. Visit middlesexsheriff.org for current inmate lookup tools and information on those in county custody.

The image below shows the Middlesex County DA's website, which provides press releases and case updates for major felony prosecutions in the county.

The DA's site is a useful supplement to court records when looking for context on high-profile Middlesex County felony cases.

The image below is from the Middlesex Sheriff's Department website, showing inmate and detention resources for Middlesex County felony records research.

The Sheriff's site provides booking and inmate lookup tools for people held in Middlesex County facilities.

Sealing and Expungement of Middlesex County Felony Records

Massachusetts law allows felony convictions to be sealed after a waiting period. Under MGL Chapter 276, § 100A, felony convictions can be sealed after 7 years from the date of conviction or release from incarceration, whichever is later. Misdemeanor convictions require a 3-year wait. Once sealed, the record does not appear in most public searches, including CORI checks run by employers or agencies with standard access.

Expungement is available in limited cases under state law. It applies mostly to cases where a person was wrongly convicted, where charges were dismissed, or where certain youthful offenses meet eligibility rules. Expungement fully removes the record rather than just sealing it. The process requires filing a petition in the court where the case was heard. For Middlesex County felony cases, that means the Superior Court in Woburn or the relevant district court.

If you need help with the sealing or expungement process, Greater Boston Legal Services provides free legal assistance to qualifying individuals. Their office serves Middlesex County residents, among others, and handles criminal record clearing cases.

Probate and Family Court Records in Middlesex County

Middlesex County has two Probate and Family Court locations. The southern division is at 10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, phone (781) 865-4000. The northern division is at 370 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852, phone (978) 656-7700. These courts handle family matters that may intersect with felony records, such as restraining orders, guardianship cases tied to criminal proceedings, and domestic relations cases. These records are separate from the criminal docket but sometimes relevant when researching a person's full court history in Middlesex County.

In-Person and Mail Access to Middlesex County Felony Records

To view records in person, go to the Middlesex Superior Court at 200 TradeCenter, Woburn, MA 01801. Bring a valid photo ID. Public access terminals are available in the clerk's office. Staff can assist with name searches and case lookups. You can request copies at the counter and pay the applicable fee. If you need certified copies, allow extra time for the clerk to process them.

To request records by mail, send a written request to the Middlesex Superior Court at the Woburn address. Include the defendant's full name, approximate year of the case, and the case number if you have it. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check or money order for the copy fees. The court will process the request and mail back what it finds. Allow at least 10 business days for a response, and more during busy periods.

For historical records, you may need to contact the Massachusetts Court Archives. Older case files not maintained at the active courthouse may have been transferred to archival storage. Contact the court clerk to find out if a specific case has been archived and how to request it.

Cities in Middlesex County

The following cities in Middlesex County have dedicated felony records pages.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Middlesex County. Each has its own Superior Court and court clerk for felony records.