Malden Criminal Records
Malden criminal records are held by Malden District Court, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, and local law enforcement. This page covers the key ways to search and access criminal records in Malden, Massachusetts.
Malden Overview
Malden District Court
Malden District Court handles criminal cases for Malden and Everett. The court is at 89 Summer Street in downtown Malden, making it accessible from the Orange Line. Criminal cases filed in Malden start here. Misdemeanors and lower-level felonies are usually resolved in district court. More serious felony charges may move to Middlesex County Superior Court in Woburn.
The clerk's office at Malden District Court can help you pull case records for matters heard there. You can search by name or case number. Some older records may need to be retrieved from archives, so call ahead if you are looking for cases more than a few years old. The court staff can tell you what is available and what format the records come in.
| Address | 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148 |
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| Phone | (781) 322-7500 |
| Serves | Malden and Everett |
| Website | mass.gov Malden District Court |
For serious felony cases in Middlesex County, the Superior Court sits at 200 Trade Center in Woburn and can be reached at (781) 939-2700. Felony records not at Malden District Court may be at that location.
Check the Malden District Court page on mass.gov for current hours, closures, and any changes to how the clerk's office handles records requests.
Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street is the primary court for Malden criminal cases. The clerk's office provides case records and can direct you to other courts for cases that were transferred or heard elsewhere in Middlesex County.
Search Malden Criminal Records Online
Massachusetts provides two main ways to search criminal records online. Both are run by state agencies and are reliable sources for public case information.
The iCORI system, run by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS), is the primary tool for requesting Criminal Offender Record Information. CORI reports include arrests, charges, and case outcomes from courts across Massachusetts. If someone had a case at Malden District Court, it should appear in a CORI report. You can access the iCORI system through the CORI page on mass.gov. A self-request costs $25. DCJIS can be reached at (617) 660-4640.
The Massachusetts Trial Court also offers a public case search tool. This lets you look up case records by name or docket number. You can filter results by court and date. Most public criminal cases at Malden District Court appear in the system. Access it through the court docket search on mass.gov.
masscourts.org is another route to search the same court data. Some users find the interface there easier to navigate for name-based searches. Both tools pull from the same Massachusetts Trial Court system.
Malden Police Department Records
The Malden Police Department keeps records of arrests and incidents handled by city officers. These records exist apart from court files. An arrest log entry in Malden can exist even if the case never went to court or charges were dropped.
To get police records from Malden, submit a public records request to the department. Massachusetts public records law requires agencies to respond within ten business days. Records involving open investigations or protected information may not be released, but most routine arrest records and incident reports are public.
| Address | 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 |
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| Phone | (781) 397-1212 |
Contact the Malden Police records division directly to ask about the current request process. Some departments accept email requests. Others need a written request by mail or in person. Fees for copies depend on the format requested.
How CORI Works in Malden
CORI is the Massachusetts criminal records system. It pulls data from courts statewide, including Malden District Court and Middlesex County Superior Court. A CORI report on a Malden resident may show cases from multiple courts if that person had cases in other jurisdictions as well.
Access to CORI on other people is restricted. Massachusetts law sets out who can request records and for what purpose. The CORI law page on mass.gov has the current rules. If you want to request your own CORI, you can do so at any time through iCORI. The report costs $25.
If you find an error on a CORI report, DCJIS has a process to challenge the information. Call (617) 660-4640 for guidance. Errors do occur, and fixing them takes time, so start the process early if a report is needed for a specific purpose.
Sealing and Expungement for Malden Cases
Massachusetts law allows eligible people to seal or expunge criminal records. Sealing restricts who can see the record. Expungement removes the record entirely. Different rules apply depending on the offense type and how long ago the case closed.
Sealing is governed by MGL c. 276 § 100A. Expungement falls under MGL c. 276 §§ 100E through 100U. For Malden cases, you would file at Malden District Court if the case was heard there, or at Middlesex County Superior Court for felony cases heard in Woburn. The clerk can tell you which form to use.
Legal aid organizations in Middlesex County can assist with the process. The court self-help center is another resource. Petitions take time to process. Get started early if you are working toward a deadline related to housing, school, or other purposes.
Sex Offender Registry in Malden
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) maintains a public database of registered sex offenders. You can search the registry online through the SORB page on mass.gov. The search is free. You can look up offenders by name or search by location to find those registered in the Malden area.
SORB classifies offenders by risk level. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders are listed in the public database. Level 1 offenders are not publicly searchable online. The Malden Police Department can also provide printed sex offender registry information for residents who want to check in person.
Custody Status and Inmate Records
If you need to find out if someone is currently held in a Massachusetts facility, the VINE system is a good starting point. VINE tracks custody status at state and county facilities. You can access it at vinelink.com. Middlesex County Sheriff's Office handles pre-trial detention for Malden cases. The sheriff can be reached in Woburn for information about the jail.
For inmates held at a state prison, the Massachusetts Department of Correction operates its own inmate locator online. Most state facilities are searchable by name. Call the DOC directly if you cannot find someone through the online tool.
Middlesex County Criminal Records
Malden is in Middlesex County. For full county resources, court locations, and additional search tools, see the Middlesex County page.
Nearby Cities
These neighboring cities in the greater Boston area have their own criminal records resources and district courts.