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Plymouth County, MA Arrests & Jail Records

How to Search Plymouth County Arrest Records

Massachusetts records over 85,000 arrests annually; law enforcement agencies in Plymouth County make about 1,500 of these arrests, contributing approximately 1.8% of the state's total arrests. These arrest records are available to the public under state Public Records Laws, with copy fees ranging from $5 to $25. However, certain records, including those related to juveniles, domestic violence, sexual assault, ongoing investigations, and witness safety, are exempt from disclosure. Specific authorized parties, including the person named on the record and law enforcement agencies such as courts like Plymouth District Court, the District Attorney's Office, and the police, may access these exempt records. However, access to them is typically restricted.

How to Look Up Plymouth County Arrest Records

Plymouth County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and Department of Criminal Justice Information Services.

Sheriff Arrest Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office by contacting its Public Records Access Officer (RAO) at (508) 830-6200 or in person at:

Plymouth County Sheriff's Office 24 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360.

The sheriff's office also offers an inmate search that may be used to view selected arrest-related information online.

Police Arrest Records

To access Plymouth County arrest records, interested persons should visit the local police department overseeing the city or town where the arrest was made. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. Some PDs offer online "Public Records" requests through their official websites or show recent incident logs. Major police departments in the county include:

Plymouth County Criminal Records

The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office (PCDAO) maintains criminal records for cases prosecuted within the county. A $25 fee applies per request. Individuals can request by contacting the Records Division at (508) 584-8120. To obtain copies of criminal records, submit a written request to:

Plymouth County District Attorney's Office

Records Division

166 Main Street

Brockton, MA 02301

Criminal Court Records

Records of arrests that lead to charges being brought against the offender are available at the Plymouth County Superior Court (for cases punishable by more than 2.5 years in prison) or the county's various District Courts (for other cases). You may access these records online via the Massachusetts Judicial Branch's Trial Court Case Access platform or in person at the courthouse where the case was filed. You will generally be required to provide a name or case number to facilitate a record search and pay a copy fee.

In addition to these options, you may also access Plymouth County arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites generally offer convenience, faster access, and broader search options.

Arrest Statistics

Plymouth County had an arrest rate of 11 arrests per 1,000 residents according to the Massachusetts Crime Statistics, Plymouth County Sheriff's Department, Massachusetts Crime Statistics, and FBI Crime Data Explorer. Below are the recorded arrest statistics for adults and juveniles in Plymouth County.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter4
Negligent Manslaughter0
Robbery42
Rape18
Aggravated Assault512
Simple Assault1,253
Arson8
Burglary/Breaking & Entering127
Motor Vehicle Theft61
Larceny589
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,830
Total Property Crimes1,186
Total Number of Arrests8,741

Source: Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)

Police Departments in Plymouth County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Abington Police Department215 Central St781-878-3232
Bridgewater Police Department220 Pleasant Street508-697-6118
Brockton Police Department7 Commercial Street508 941-0200
Carver Police Department112B Main St508-866-2000
Duxbury Police Department155 Mayflower St781-934-5656
East Bridgewater Police Department153 Central Street508-378-7223
Halifax Police Department540 Plymouth Street781-294-8713
Hanover Police Department129 Rockland Street781-826-3231
Hanson Police Department775 Main St781-293-4625
Hingham Police Department212 Central St781-749-1212
Hull Police Department1 School Street(781) 925-1212
Kingston Police Department244 Main Street(781) 585-0523
Lakeville Police Department296 Bedford Street508-947-4422
Marion Police Department550 Mill Street(508) 748-1212
Marshfield Police Department1639 Ocean Street781-834-6655
Mattapoisett Police Department64 County Road(508) 758-4141
Middleboro Police Department99 N Main St(508)947-1212
Norwell Police Department300A washington Street781-659-7979
Pembroke Police Department80 Center St781-293-6363
Plymouth Police Department20 Long Pond Rd508-830-4218

Plymouth County Jail

  • Agency Name: Mass. Juvenile Detention - Plymouth
  • State: MA
  • City: Plymouth
  • Type: County
  • Address: 26 Long Pond Road
  • Phone Number: 508-830-6200
  • Fax: 508-830-6201
  • Email: comptroller.info@mass.gov
  • Website: https://www.mass.gov

Prisons and Jails in Plymouth County

NameAddressPhone
Bridgewater State Hospital20 Administration Road508-279-4500
Massachusetts Correctional Institution - PlymouthMyles Standish State Forest, One Bumps Pond Road508-295-2647
Massachusetts Treatment Center30 Administration Road508-279-8100
Old Colony Correctional Center1 Administration Road508-279-6000
Plymouth County MA Correctional Facility26 Long Pond Road508-830-6200
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