Revere Criminal Records

Revere criminal records are processed through Chelsea District Court, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, and the Revere Police Department. This page covers how to search and access criminal records for cases tied to Revere, Massachusetts.

Chelsea District Court (Serves Revere)

Revere criminal cases are handled by Chelsea District Court, not a court in Revere itself. The court sits at 120 Broadway in Chelsea and covers both Chelsea and Revere. This is worth knowing before you go looking for a court in Revere. If you need records for a Revere criminal case, Chelsea District Court is where you start. The clerk's office can pull case records, docket sheets, and information on case status.

The court also runs specialty sessions including an Adult Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Traffic Court. These sessions serve defendants from both Chelsea and Revere. Cases that move to the felony level go to Suffolk County Superior Court at 3 Pemberton Square in Boston, where the criminal clerk can be reached at (617) 788-8160 on the 14th floor.

The court is accessible by transit, which is useful if you do not have a car. The MBTA buses and the commuter rail stop near the courthouse. Check the Chelsea District Court page on mass.gov before visiting for any schedule changes or updated procedures.

Chelsea District Court at 120 Broadway handles all Revere criminal cases at the district level. The clerk's office is the right starting point for records requests. For felony cases, follow up at Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston.

Search Revere Criminal Records Online

Two state-run tools let you search Revere criminal records from home. Both pull from official Massachusetts court and law enforcement data systems.

The iCORI system is run by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). CORI is short for Criminal Offender Record Information. A CORI report includes arrests, charges, and case outcomes from courts across Massachusetts. Revere cases heard at Chelsea District Court or Suffolk County Superior Court both appear in the system. To request your own CORI report, visit the CORI page on mass.gov. The fee is $25. Call DCJIS at (617) 660-4640 for help.

The Massachusetts Trial Court's public case search tool lets you look up specific case records by name or docket number. You can filter by court to look specifically at Chelsea District Court or Suffolk County Superior Court. Use the court docket search on mass.gov to get started. masscourts.org is another way into the same data.

Both tools are free for basic searches. Sealed or expunged cases do not appear. If a case you expect to find is not showing up, call the Chelsea District Court clerk at (617) 660-9200 to ask about it directly.

Revere Police Department Records

The Revere Police Department keeps records of local arrests and incidents. Police records differ from court records. An arrest log entry at Revere PD exists even if no charges followed or charges were later dropped. These records come from the police side of the system, not the court side.

To get police records from Revere, submit a public records request. Massachusetts law requires agencies to respond within ten business days. Routine arrest records and incident reports are generally public. Some records tied to open investigations or protected individuals may be withheld.

Call ahead to confirm how Revere PD handles records requests. Some departments accept email requests. Others need a written request by mail or in person. The main number above is the best starting point.

CORI Reports for Revere Cases

CORI covers the full statewide criminal record system. A CORI report on someone with Revere ties may show cases from Chelsea District Court, Suffolk County Superior Court, or other Massachusetts courts if the person had cases elsewhere. The report pulls from all courts in the state, not just the ones nearest to Revere.

Who can request a CORI report on another person is restricted by law. Massachusetts sets clear rules about authorized requesters and what each level of access covers. The CORI law page on mass.gov explains the current rules. Requesting your own CORI is always allowed through iCORI. Pay the $25 fee and the report comes back online.

If you find an error on a CORI report, DCJIS has a dispute process. Reach them at (617) 660-4640. Errors take time to fix. Start the dispute early if the report is needed for something with a deadline.

Sealing and Expungement for Revere Records

Massachusetts allows eligible people to seal or expunge criminal records. Sealing restricts who can see the record. Expungement removes it from the system. Sealing falls under MGL c. 276 § 100A. Expungement is governed by MGL c. 276 §§ 100E through 100U.

For Revere cases heard at Chelsea District Court, you file the petition at Chelsea District Court. For cases heard at Suffolk County Superior Court in Boston, file there. The clerk at either court can give you the right form and explain the steps. Some petitions require a court hearing. Others move through the process without one.

Legal aid organizations serve Suffolk County residents and can help with eligibility questions. The Massachusetts court system also has self-help resources at courthouses and online. Waiting periods apply, so check the current rules before you file. Start early because the process takes time even when everything goes smoothly.

Suffolk County Sheriff and Custody Records

People held pre-trial on Revere charges are typically in Suffolk County custody. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office handles the county jail and pre-trial detention.

To check custody status, call the sheriff's office or use the VINE system at vinelink.com. VINE lets you search by name or ID and tracks whether someone is currently in custody and where they are held. VINE also offers notification alerts when custody status changes.

For people sentenced to state prison on Revere cases, the Massachusetts Department of Correction runs its own inmate locator. Search by name through the DOC website to find current location and status.

Sex Offender Registry in Revere

Massachusetts maintains a public sex offender registry through the Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). The registry is searchable online through the SORB page on mass.gov. There is no fee to search. You can look up offenders by name or search by location to find those registered in the Revere area.

SORB classifies offenders as Level 1, 2, or 3. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear in the public online database. Level 1 offenders are not publicly searchable online. If you want a printed list of offenders registered in Revere, visit the Revere Police Department during business hours. Officers can provide that information in person.

Suffolk County Criminal Records

Revere is in Suffolk County. For full county court resources, additional search tools, and county-level records information, see the Suffolk County page.

View Suffolk County Criminal Records

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities in Suffolk County and the greater Boston area all have criminal records resources and their own district court access.