Plymouth Criminal Records
Plymouth criminal records are maintained by Plymouth District Court, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, and local law enforcement. This page explains how to search, request, and understand criminal records in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth District Court
Plymouth District Court handles criminal cases for Plymouth and several surrounding towns. The court sits at 52 Obery Street, which also houses the Plymouth County Superior Court civil session. If you need criminal records from cases tried here, the clerk's office is your first stop. Free parking is available on site, which is helpful since the courthouse is not near downtown Plymouth.
The court covers Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth, and Plympton. Cases from these towns appear in Plymouth District Court records. Serious felony cases may transfer to Brockton, where Plymouth County Superior Court holds its criminal sessions at 72 Belmont Street.
| Address | 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
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| Phone | (508) 322-4500 |
| Fax | (508) 322-4555 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Duxbury, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Marshfield, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton |
| Website | mass.gov Plymouth District Court |
The Plymouth District Court website on mass.gov lists clerk contact information, court calendars, and session schedules. You can also find general guidance on how to request case records directly from the court.
Visit the Plymouth District Court page on mass.gov for current hours and any service updates before you make the trip.
Plymouth District Court at 52 Obery Street handles criminal cases for Plymouth and nearby towns. The clerk's office processes requests for case records and can direct you to the right court division for your search.
Search Plymouth Criminal Records Online
Massachusetts gives you two main tools to search criminal records online. Both are free to access at a basic level, though a full CORI report costs $25.
The first tool is the Massachusetts iCORI system. CORI stands for Criminal Offender Record Information. The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) runs the system. You can request your own CORI report or, if you are an authorized organization, request records on others. Individual self-request CORI reports show most conviction and pending case information. Go to the CORI page on mass.gov to start. The DCJIS main line is (617) 660-4640.
The second tool is the Massachusetts Trial Court's online case search portal. This lets you search by name or case number for public court records, including cases filed at Plymouth District Court. Some records are sealed or not available online, but most public criminal cases appear in the system. Use the court docket search on mass.gov to look up Plymouth cases.
You can also visit masscourts.org directly to search case dockets. The site lets you filter by court division and date range, which helps when you want Plymouth-specific results.
Plymouth Police Department Records
The Plymouth Police Department maintains records for incidents and arrests handled by local officers. These records are separate from court records. An arrest report from Plymouth PD may show up before any court filing happens, and it stays on file even if charges are later dropped or dismissed.
To request police records in Plymouth, you submit a public records request to the department. Massachusetts law gives agencies ten business days to respond. Some records are exempt from disclosure, including records that could identify witnesses or harm an active investigation.
| Address | 20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
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| Phone | (508) 830-4125 |
Plymouth Police records requests can be made by mail, in person, or through the town's online portal if available. Call ahead to confirm the current process. Fees for copies vary by format. Digital records are often cheaper than paper copies under state public records law.
Understanding CORI in Plymouth
CORI is the main criminal records system in Massachusetts. It covers arrests, charges, and dispositions for cases handled anywhere in the state. That includes Plymouth District Court records, Plymouth County Superior Court records, and cases from other Massachusetts courts if the person lived or was charged in Plymouth.
Not everyone can get a full CORI report on another person. Massachusetts limits access based on who you are and why you need the record. The Massachusetts CORI law page explains current access rules and what each record level includes. If you want your own record, you can request it through iCORI at any time. The fee is $25 per report.
DCJIS processes CORI requests. Requests submitted online through iCORI typically come back faster than mailed requests. For questions about what appears on a CORI report or how to challenge an error, call DCJIS at (617) 660-4640.
Sealing and Expungement of Plymouth Records
Massachusetts allows some people to seal or expunge their criminal records. Sealing makes a record less visible. Expungement removes it from the system entirely. The rules differ based on the type of offense and how much time has passed.
Sealing is governed by MGL c. 276 § 100A. Expungement follows MGL c. 276 §§ 100E through 100U. For Plymouth cases, you would file sealing or expungement petitions at Plymouth District Court or Plymouth County Superior Court depending on where the case was heard. The court clerk can tell you which form to use and where to file.
If you need help with the process, legal aid organizations serve Plymouth County residents. The court's self-help resources may also walk you through the steps. Petitions do take time to process, so start early if you are working toward a deadline.
Plymouth County Sheriff and DA
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office handles inmate records and jail bookings for the county. If you need to find out whether someone is held at Plymouth County Correctional Facility, you can call or use the VINE system at vinelink.com to look up custody status.
| Sheriff Address | 24 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
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| Sheriff Phone | (508) 830-6200 |
| DA Office | 166 Main Street, Brockton, MA |
| DA Records Email | PlymouthDA.PublicRecords@mass.gov |
The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office handles prosecution of criminal cases across Plymouth County. Public records requests related to prosecution records can be sent to the DA's public records email. Response times vary, but Massachusetts law sets a ten-business-day deadline for most requests.
Sex Offender Registry in Plymouth
Massachusetts maintains a Sex Offender Registry through the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). Registered sex offenders in Plymouth appear in the public registry if they are classified at a certain level. You can search the registry on the SORB page on mass.gov. The search is free and does not require an account.
SORB classifies offenders as Level 1, 2, or 3. Level 1 offenders are not listed in the public online database. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders are publicly searchable by name or location. The Plymouth Police Department can also provide printed registry information for residents who prefer an in-person search.
Plymouth County Criminal Records
Plymouth is the county seat of Plymouth County. For full county resources, court locations, and additional search tools, see the Plymouth County page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities also have criminal records resources in Massachusetts. Each has its own district court and law enforcement records office.