Framingham Criminal History Records
Criminal history records tied to Framingham, Massachusetts are filed at Framingham District Court and, for more serious cases, at Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn. Framingham sits in Middlesex County, so the county court system handles all criminal matters that arise in the city. The state CORI database maintained by DCJIS pulls records from both of these courts and makes them accessible through the iCORI system. Whether you are looking up a case by name, getting your own criminal history, or trying to understand the sealing process, this page covers what you need to know.
Framingham Overview
Where Criminal Cases Are Filed in Framingham
Most criminal cases from Framingham begin at Framingham District Court. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanor trials, and early hearings for more serious charges before they move up. Felony cases eventually go to Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn, about 20 miles north of Framingham. Both courts are part of the Massachusetts Trial Court system, and both are searchable through the state's public case portal.
Framingham District Court handles a wide range of criminal matters: operating under the influence, assault, drug charges, property crimes, and more. Each case filed there becomes a public record unless sealed or otherwise restricted by law. The court clerk maintains the docket and handles requests for copies of court documents. If you need a certified copy of a case disposition from Framingham District Court, you go to the clerk's window or call ahead to ask about the request process.
For cases that moved to Superior Court, Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn holds the file. That court's address and contact details are at mass.gov/locations/middlesex-county-superior-court. Superior Court case files tend to be more detailed because they include grand jury materials, pre-trial motions, and full trial records. These files can be reviewed in person at the courthouse or searched online through masscourts.org.
All criminal records from Framingham courts flow into the statewide CORI database. Under M.G.L. c. 6, Section 167, DCJIS compiles this data and manages who can access it. The DCJIS office is in Chelsea at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200. Phone: (617) 660-4600. Whether a case ended in a conviction or a dismissal, it may still appear in CORI for a period of time before it is eligible for sealing.
Framingham Police Records
The Framingham Police Department keeps records on all arrests, incident reports, and law enforcement contacts in the city. Police records are separate from court records. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody. It does not tell you whether they were charged, convicted, or had their case dismissed.
To request a police record from Framingham PD, contact the Records Division. The main department number is (508) 872-1212. The Records Division line is (508) 532-5900. The department is located at 1 William Welch Way, Framingham MA 01702. Staff can tell you what forms are needed, what ID to bring, and whether your request can be handled by mail or requires an in-person visit. Copy fees apply for most records.
Framingham Police also publishes an arrest log that is available to the public. This log shows recent arrests by name, date, and charge. It is a routine public record under Massachusetts law. You can find more at framinghamma.gov/police. If you are looking for a specific incident report from years ago, those may take longer to locate. The Records Division can tell you how far back their files go and what is still on hand.
Keep in mind that police records and court records do not always match perfectly. A person may have been arrested but not charged. Or charges may have been changed between the arrest and the filing in court. If you need both sides of the picture, request records from both the Police Department and the District Court clerk.
Framingham City Clerk Records
The Framingham City Clerk manages public records for the city. The office does not hold criminal court records, but it handles certain public records requests under Massachusetts law and can point you toward the right department when needed. City licensing records and some enforcement actions may pass through the Clerk's office.
The City Clerk is at 150 Concord Street, Framingham MA 01702. Call (508) 532-5510. If you are unsure whether the record you need is a court record or a city record, calling the Clerk first is a quick way to get pointed in the right direction. More information is at framinghamma.gov/Clerk. Public records requests to the city must be made in writing and the city must respond within a defined time frame under state public records rules.
Court Records Search for Framingham Cases
The state's free case portal at masscourts.org lets you search Framingham District Court and Middlesex County Superior Court records without creating an account. Searches are free. You can search by name or case number.
When you search, the portal returns case details including the names of the parties, the charges filed, court dates, docket entries, and the current status. The docket entries are especially useful because they show every step in the case: the arraignment, any motions filed, plea hearings, trial dates, and the final disposition. For Framingham criminal cases, the District Court docket covers most matters. Serious felony cases appear in the Middlesex Superior Court docket.
Not all records appear in the online portal. Juvenile cases are not public. Sealed records do not show up. If a case does not come back in your search, try calling the court clerk to confirm whether the case exists and whether it is restricted. For Framingham District Court, the clerk's office can pull physical files and make copies. Call ahead to ask about fees and turnaround time.
The image below shows the Framingham Police Department's official website, which is where you can find current contact info for the Records Division and public arrest logs.
The Framingham Police Department's Records Division at (508) 532-5900 handles requests for police reports and arrest records in the city.
CORI Access for Framingham Residents
CORI, or Criminal Offender Record Information, is the state's central database for criminal history in Massachusetts. It includes records from Framingham District Court, Middlesex Superior Court, and every other court in the state. You can request your own CORI to see what is on file about you.
The online system for individual CORI requests is iCORI at icori.chs.state.ma.us. Create an account, confirm your identity, and submit a request. The fee is $25 per personal CORI request. Most requests are processed within 24 to 48 hours. You can also mail in a request by downloading the form at mass.gov and sending it with a copy of your ID and a check for $25 to DCJIS at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea MA 02150. The phone number is (617) 660-4600.
A personal CORI shows you your full record as it exists in the state system. If you see errors, you can file a dispute with DCJIS. The process is explained at mass.gov/orgs/department-of-criminal-justice-information-services. Errors in CORI can include wrong dates, wrong case outcomes, or cases listed under the wrong person. Getting a copy and reviewing it carefully is the first step to catching any problems.
Under M.G.L. c. 6, Section 172, certain categories of authorized users can see more in CORI than the general public can. This includes some law enforcement agencies and courts. What you see in your personal CORI may not be exactly what a court sees. The law sets the rules for each access level. More background on Massachusetts criminal record law is at mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-criminal-records-cori.
Sealing and Expungement of Framingham Criminal Records
If you have criminal cases from Framingham, you may qualify to have them sealed. Sealing removes the record from public view. It is not the same as expungement, which deletes the record entirely. Most people go through the sealing process because expungement is available only in a narrow set of cases under Massachusetts law.
The sealing statute is M.G.L. c. 276, Section 100A. For a misdemeanor conviction, the waiting period is three years from the end of your sentence. For a felony conviction, it is seven years. Cases that did not result in a conviction, like dismissed charges or not-guilty findings, can be sealed sooner. The petition to seal goes to the court that originally handled the case. For Framingham District Court cases, you file there. For Middlesex Superior Court cases, you file in Woburn.
There is no fee to seal a record. Once sealed, the case will not show up in a public CORI search or in the masscourts.org portal for general users. Some authorized agencies can still access sealed records under M.G.L. c. 6, Section 172, but for most purposes a sealed record is not visible. If you are not sure whether your cases qualify for sealing, get a copy of your CORI first. Then compare each case against the waiting periods in the statute. Legal aid groups in the Framingham area can help you assess your eligibility and prepare the paperwork at no cost.
Nearby Cities
These nearby Massachusetts cities have criminal history record pages with local court and police information.
Middlesex County Criminal History Records
Framingham is in Middlesex County. All criminal cases from the city are part of the Middlesex County court system. The county page has more detail on the Superior Court, the Sheriff's Office, and county-wide options for accessing criminal history records.