Chicopee Criminal Records

Chicopee criminal records are held at the Chicopee District Court and the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield. This page covers how to search for criminal records tied to Chicopee, how to use the state's iCORI system, where to contact the Chicopee Police for local arrest records, and what options are available for sealing or expunging a record in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Chicopee District Court

The Chicopee District Court handles misdemeanor cases, arraignments, and lower-level criminal filings for Chicopee. This is the first stop for most criminal matters in the city. If you need to find a case file, get a docket printout, or request a certified copy of a criminal record, the clerk's office here is the right place to start.

The Chicopee District Court page on mass.gov has current contact details and links to the online case search system. The image below shows the official court listing where you can confirm hours and find additional contact information before visiting in person.

Call the clerk's office first if you're unsure which court heard a specific case. Staff can look up a case by name or number and direct you to the right office.

Hampden County Superior Court

Felony cases from Chicopee go to the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield. The Superior Court handles grand jury indictments, serious criminal trials, and felony sentencing for all of Hampden County. If the record you need comes from a felony conviction or a high-level criminal proceeding, the Superior Court clerk is the right contact.

Certified copies of Superior Court records carry a per-page fee. Contact the clerk's office to confirm the current rate and whether records can be picked up same day or require processing time.

Search Chicopee Criminal Records Online

Massachusetts has two main online tools you can use to search for Chicopee criminal records without going to a courthouse.

The Massachusetts Trial Court case search at masscourts.org is free and covers courts statewide. You can search by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and final dispositions. Cases tied to Chicopee defendants that were filed at the Chicopee District Court or Hampden County Superior Court will appear in this system. Most cases from the mid-1990s onward are searchable online. Older records may require an in-person request at the courthouse.

The second tool is iCORI, managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). iCORI is the official portal for requesting your own Criminal Offender Record Information. Individuals pay $25 for a CORI request. Authorized organizations can also run checks through iCORI. DCJIS can be reached at (617) 660-4640.

For a broader explanation of how the CORI system works, visit the CORI page on mass.gov. The CORI law summary explains the statutes and how records access is regulated in Massachusetts.

Chicopee Police Department Records

Local arrest records and incident reports from Chicopee are kept by the Chicopee Police Department. These are separate from what you'll find in the court system. If you need a police report or want to confirm an arrest by Chicopee officers, you'll need to contact the department directly.

Chicopee uses GovTransfer for online public records requests. You can submit your request through the portal or contact the Records Access Officer by phone or email. Massachusetts public records law (MGL c. 66 § 10) requires the department to respond to your request within ten business days. Include as much detail as possible — the date of the incident, names involved, and any report number you have — to make the search faster.

What Is CORI?

CORI stands for Criminal Offender Record Information. It is Massachusetts' official criminal history database, defined under MGL c. 6 § 167. DCJIS runs the system and receives data from courts across the state whenever a case is filed, resolved, or appealed. The database includes arrests, charges, case outcomes, and sentence information for cases across all Massachusetts courts.

Access depends on who is requesting the record. Members of the public can see only certain conviction data. Authorized entities, including courts, law enforcement, and some employers and agencies, have broader access. Any individual can always request their own full CORI through iCORI for $25. Looking at your own record first is the best way to understand what a background check might reveal and whether any entries need to be corrected or challenged.

CORI records include more than just convictions. Dismissed charges, pending cases, and not-guilty findings may also appear, though access to those entries is more restricted. If you have entries that are wrong or outdated, DCJIS has a process for disputing inaccurate records.

Sealing and Expungement in Chicopee

Two paths exist for limiting access to your criminal record in Massachusetts: sealing and expungement. They work differently and have different eligibility rules.

Sealing under MGL c. 276 § 100A removes your record from the public CORI database. Law enforcement and courts can still access sealed records, but they won't show up in standard public background checks. You can petition to seal a misdemeanor conviction after 5 years and a felony conviction after 10 years. The waiting period starts from the end of your sentence, probation, or parole, whichever is latest. Dismissed charges and not-guilty verdicts can often be sealed without a long wait.

Expungement under MGL c. 276 §§ 100E-100U destroys the record entirely, not just seals it. This is a more complete outcome, but it applies in fewer situations. Eligible cases include certain first-time offenses and cases where the defendant was a juvenile. You file the petition at the court where the case was originally heard, which for Chicopee misdemeanor cases means the Chicopee District Court.

Hampden County Sheriff

The Hampden County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and correctional facilities for Hampden County. They hold records on individuals who are detained or serving sentences at county facilities. The Women's Community Correctional Center is located in Chicopee at 701 Center Street.

For real-time inmate custody status and victim notification, the VINE service at VINELink.com tracks custody changes at Hampden County facilities. You can set up alerts so you receive notification when an inmate's status changes.

Sex Offender Registry

The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) maintains a public database of registered sex offenders that is separate from CORI. The registry is free to search by name, city, or zip code. Individuals registered in Chicopee who are classified as Level 2 or Level 3 offenders appear in the public database. Level 1 offenders are not publicly listed.

SORB updates the registry regularly as offenders register or change addresses. If you have questions about a specific registration or want to report a compliance issue, contact SORB through the mass.gov portal.

Hampden County Criminal Records

Chicopee is in Hampden County. The county courts handle all serious felony cases for the area. For full county court info, visit the county page.

View Hampden County Criminal Records

Nearby Cities

Springfield is the closest major city and shares Hampden County courts for criminal case filings.