Suffolk County, MA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

To obtain copies of arrest records from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, please contact the Records Access Officer (RAO) at (617) 635-1100. Alternatively, you may visit the office in person at:

Worcester County Sheriff's Department

20 Bradston Street

Boston, MA 02118

Police departments in Suffolk County maintain arrest records submitted by their officers. You may contact the Records Division at the station where the arrest was made to access arrest records. You must provide background details, such as the individual's name and the possible arrest date. A fee may be required for obtaining copies of the records. Some police department allows the public to submit requests online through their official websites. Some major police departments in the county are:

• Boston Police Department
• Winthrop Police Department
• Revere Police Department
• Chelsea Police Department

The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) maintains and provides access to arrest reports and other criminal history information for the public and organizations. Individuals may request copies of arrest records by submitting an appropriate CORI Form through mail or in person. This request, including the proper supporting documentation and a $25 processing fee, should be submitted to:

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

Attn: CORI Unit

200 Arlington Street

Suite 2200

Chelsea, MA 02150

Alternatively, requestors may request these records online through the iCORI platform. All new users must register for an iCORI account. Online CORI access costs $25, except if the user is granted public assistance exemption based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Contact the DCJIS's Records Access Officer at (617) 660-4600 for more information.

The Suffolk County Superior Court and Chelsea District Court maintain criminal records, including the arrest records of offenders brought before them. Anyone may access these records online through the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal or by visiting the courthouse where the case was filed. To expedite a records search, you must identify the appropriate court, provide a name or case number, and pay a copy fee.

In addition to the options above, individuals may obtain Suffolk County arrest records through reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer. These platforms typically provide enhanced convenience, quicker access, and broader search functionalities to their users.