Franklin County, MA Arrests & Jail Records

Interested persons can inspect or obtain copies of arrest records from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. They can request copies of arrest records by submitting their requests by mail or in person to the Records Access Division of the Sheriff's Office at:

The County Sheriff's Office

Attn: Records

160 Elm Street

Greenfield, MA 01301

Phone: (413) 774-3235

Fax: (413) 772-1073

Persons interested in accessing the County's arrest records can contact the local police department in charge of the municipality where an arrest was made. They must provide basic information about the arrest, including the name of the person arrested and the date of the arrest. Some police departments charge fees for producing copies of the records, while some also provide remote electronic access to their arrest and incident logs. Notable police departments in the county include:

• Greenfield Police Department
• Deerfield Police Department
• Bernardston Police Department
• Colrain Police Department
• Shelburne Police Department

The Massachusetts Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification under the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) collates, analyzes, and maintains criminal history records, including arrest records, from law enforcement agencies across the state. Anyone can obtain copies of these records online on the department's Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (iCORI) platform. They can also mail the completed CORI request form with stipulated fees to:

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

Attn: CORI Unit

200 Arlington Street

Suite 2200

Chelsea, MA 02150

The DCJIS charges a fee of $25 per request. Record seekers may contact the DCJIS at (617) 660-4600 for detailed information.

The County trial courts generate and maintain criminal court records, including arrest records for arrests that led to prosecutions. The Franklin County Superior Court handles criminal cases punishable with more than five years of prison time, while the county's District Courts in Greenfield and Orange handle cases with lesser sentences. These records can be accessed in person at the courthouse where the case was heard or online through the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access website provided by the Massachusetts Judicial Branch.

Alternatively, anyone interested in obtaining the County's arrest records may use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide faster and more convenient access.