Worcester County, MA Arrests & Jail Records

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office manages the county's arrest records and provides public access to them. Details that can be found in the record include the name of the arrestee, the date of arrest, fingerprints, mugshot, and charges for which the individual was arrested. Persons seeking these records can obtain them by visiting the office in person or by mailing a request to:

Public Records Access Officer

Worcester County Sheriff's Office and House of Correction

5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive

West Boylston, MA 01583

Interested persons may also contact the Sheriff's Office by phone at (508) 854-1927.

To obtain arrest records in Worcester County, you may contact the police department responsible for the city or town where the arrest took place. To facilitate the search, requesters must provide key details about the arrest, such as the individual's full name, date of birth, and the date and location of the arrest.

While basic record searches are typically free of charge, a more detailed request may require a processing fee. Additionally, some police departments offer online access to these records for added convenience.

Major Police Departments within Worcester County include:

• Holden Police Department
• Shrewsbury Police Department
• Northborough Police Department
• Grafton Police Department
• Westborough Police Department

The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) oversees the state's criminal justice records, including arrest records, criminal history reports, and sealed records collected from law enforcement agencies statewide. To request arrest records, individuals may submit a written request by mail to:

Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

200 Arlington St.

Suite 2200

Chelsea, MA 02150

Phone: (617) 660-4600

To access the record online:

• Visit the DCJIS website
• Click on "Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)".
• Log in to the Massachusetts iCORI Service and register to access the arrest records search page

The Worcester County Superior Court Clerk's Office manages arrest records associated with formal charges. While the Superior Court handles felony case records, misdemeanor records fall under the jurisdiction of the District Court.

For in-person requests, visit:

Worcester County Clerk of Superior Court's Office

225 Main Street

Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: (508) 831-2000

Before making a request, it is advisable to verify the type of record needed to ensure you contact the appropriate office. Alternatively, individuals may use reputable third-party services like InfoTracer to assist in searching for arrest records.