Weymouth Criminal Records
Weymouth criminal records are handled through the Quincy District Court, the Norfolk County Superior Court, and the Weymouth Police Department. This page explains where to search for criminal records connected to Weymouth, how to submit a CORI request, and what steps to take if you want to access court case files in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Weymouth Overview
Quincy District Court — Serves Weymouth
Weymouth criminal cases are heard at the Quincy District Court, not a local Weymouth courthouse. This is the court to contact for misdemeanor filings, arraignment records, and district-level case dockets tied to Weymouth incidents. The Quincy District Court covers several towns in addition to Weymouth, so you'll want to confirm the correct case number before visiting.
| Address | 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169 |
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| Phone | (617) 471-1650 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth |
| Website | mass.gov/locations/quincy-district-court |
The Quincy District Court page on mass.gov has current contact information and links to the online case search portal. The image below shows the court's official listing where you can verify hours and get direct phone numbers.
Because Weymouth cases are filed at Quincy, that is the court to call when you need a docket printout, a certified copy, or confirmation that a case was dismissed.
Norfolk County Superior Court
Felony cases from Weymouth go to the Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham. Grand jury indictments, serious assault charges, and other felony matters are processed here rather than at the district court level. If you need records from a jury trial or a felony sentencing, the Superior Court clerk's office is the right place to call.
| Address | 650 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 |
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| Clerk Phone | (781) 326-1600 |
Certified copies of court records are available from the clerk's office. There is a fee per page for certified copies. The clerk can tell you the current rate and whether the records you need are available for in-person pickup or must be mailed.
Search Weymouth Criminal Records Online
You have two main online options for searching Weymouth criminal records without visiting a courthouse in person.
The Massachusetts Trial Court case search, available through masscourts.org, lets you look up cases by name or case number across all district and superior courts in the state. Results show charge information, case status, hearing dates, and outcomes. It is free to use. Cases filed at the Quincy District Court for Weymouth defendants will appear here. Keep in mind that some older records may not be in the digital system.
The second tool is iCORI, managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). iCORI is the official Massachusetts portal for requesting Criminal Offender Record Information. Individuals can request their own CORI for $25. Authorized agencies can also run checks through iCORI. DCJIS can be reached at (617) 660-4640 for questions about your record or account access.
The CORI information page on mass.gov explains what records are included in the CORI system, how access is controlled, and what rights individuals have. The related CORI law page covers the statutes that govern the system.
Weymouth Police Department Records
The Weymouth Police Department maintains local arrest records and incident reports. If you need a copy of a police report or want to confirm an arrest took place, the Records Division handles those requests. Note that police records are separate from court records. You may need both depending on what you're trying to find.
| Address | 140 Winter Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189 |
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| Phone | (781) 335-1212 |
| Records Division Hours | Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Online Portal | NextRequest Public Records Portal |
Weymouth uses the NextRequest platform for public records requests. You can submit a request online through the portal link above. This is often faster than mailing a written request. Under MGL c. 66 § 10, the department must respond to your request within ten business days. Some records may be exempt from disclosure if they relate to active cases or involve protected personal information.
Understanding CORI in Massachusetts
CORI — Criminal Offender Record Information — is the official database that Massachusetts courts and law enforcement use to track criminal history. The system is defined under MGL c. 6 § 167 and administered by DCJIS. When a court in Massachusetts enters a case result, that information is sent to the CORI database.
What shows up on a CORI depends on who is asking. Members of the public can only see certain conviction records. More detailed records are available to authorized entities. Individuals always have the right to request and review their own full CORI through iCORI. Reviewing your own record before others do is a smart first step if you think there may be errors or old entries that should be sealed.
CORI records can include dismissed charges, not-guilty findings, and open cases. These entries are subject to stricter access limits than convictions, but they may still appear in certain types of background checks run by authorized organizations. Knowing what's on your record gives you a chance to address any issues before they come up elsewhere.
Sealing and Expungement
Massachusetts allows people to seal or expunge certain criminal records. The two processes work differently and apply to different situations.
Sealing under MGL c. 276 § 100A removes a record from public view but keeps it in the DCJIS system where law enforcement can still see it. You can petition to seal a misdemeanor conviction after 5 years and a felony conviction after 10 years. The waiting period begins at the end of the sentence, probation, or parole, whichever is later. Dismissed charges and not-guilty findings can often be sealed without a waiting period.
Expungement under MGL c. 276 §§ 100E-100U goes further. It destroys the record entirely. This option is narrower than sealing and applies mainly to first-time offenses that meet specific criteria, as well as records created when the person was a juvenile. You file the petition in the court where the case was originally heard. For Weymouth cases, that means the Quincy District Court or the Norfolk County Superior Court, depending on the charge.
The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is located in Dedham at 200 West Street and can be reached at (781) 329-3705. Their office manages county jail records and inmate information for those held in Norfolk County.
Sex Offender Registry
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) operates a public database of registered sex offenders. This is a separate system from CORI. You can search by name, city, or zip code at no cost. Individuals registered in Weymouth who hold Level 2 or Level 3 classifications appear in the public registry. Level 1 offenders are not listed publicly.
SORB updates the registry regularly. If you believe a registration is inaccurate or want to report a compliance issue, you can contact SORB through the mass.gov portal or call the number listed on their page.
Norfolk County Criminal Records
Weymouth is in Norfolk County. The county courts handle all serious felony cases for the area. For full county court info, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other nearby cities also access criminal records through South Shore and Greater Boston area courts.