Access Framingham Criminal Court Records
Framingham criminal court records are kept at the Framingham District Court and the Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn. Framingham is a city in Middlesex County with about 73,000 residents. The district court on Concord Street handles misdemeanors and initial felony arraignments for Framingham, Ashland, and Holliston. Felony cases that get indicted move to Middlesex Superior Court. You can search for Framingham criminal court records online using the state portal or visit the clerk's office in person. This guide covers both courts, the search process, copy fees, and where to get help with criminal record matters in Framingham.
Framingham Overview
Framingham District Court Criminal Records
The Framingham District Court at 600 Concord Street is the primary court for criminal cases in the city. It handles misdemeanors, lesser felonies, arraignments, and probable cause hearings. This court also serves the towns of Ashland and Holliston, so records from those areas are here too. Most criminal cases that start with an arrest in Framingham will have their initial records at this court.
Call (508) 875-7461 to reach the clerk's office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can visit in person to request copies of Framingham criminal court records. Bring a photo ID and give the clerk the defendant's name or the case number. Recent files can usually be copied the same day. Older ones may be in storage and take a few days to pull. The Framingham District Court page on mass.gov shows the court address, phone, and directions.
| Court | Framingham District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01701 |
| Phone | (508) 875-7461 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The screenshot below shows the Framingham District Court listing on mass.gov with contact details and services for the court.
Check this page for holiday closures and any special instructions before your visit.
Middlesex Superior Court for Framingham
Serious felony cases from Framingham are tried at the Middlesex Superior Court. The main location is at 200 Trade Center in Woburn. This court handles indicted cases from across the entire county. If a Framingham case goes past the district court level, the records transfer to the superior court clerk's office in Woburn.
The phone number for the criminal clerk is (781) 939-2700. You can visit in person to search for Framingham criminal court records that were sent up for felony prosecution. Bring a valid ID and the docket number if you have it. Without a number, give the clerk the defendant's name and an approximate filing date. The Middlesex County Superior Court page on mass.gov provides full contact info and directions to the Woburn courthouse.
The screenshot below shows the Middlesex Superior Court page, which covers felony-level criminal court records from Framingham and other Middlesex County cities.
This is the key resource for anyone looking up serious criminal cases from Framingham at the county level.
How to Search Framingham Criminal Court Records
The MassCourts portal is the state's free online search tool. It covers the Framingham District Court and Middlesex Superior Court. You can pull up docket entries, case status, and hearing schedules. The one limit is that criminal cases can only be searched by docket number. Name searches are not available for criminal matters on this system.
If you do not have the case number, go to the Framingham District Court in person. The clerk can run a search by name and find the record for you. A phone call to (508) 875-7461 can also help confirm if a case exists before you make the trip. For felony cases at the superior court level, contact the clerk in Woburn at (781) 939-2700.
Mail requests are another option. Write to the clerk at the court where the case was filed. Include the defendant's full name, date of birth if you know it, and any case details. Enclose a check for the fees and a stamped return envelope. Mail requests for Framingham criminal court records usually take 5 to 10 business days.
The Framingham Police Department website has information about arrests and local law enforcement activity, though police records and court records are handled by different offices.
Police arrest records are separate from court records, but the police department can point you in the right direction if you are not sure where to start.
Framingham Criminal Background Checks
CORI is the statewide system for criminal background checks in Massachusetts. It pulls records from all courts, including Framingham District Court and Middlesex Superior Court. The system is managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services.
You can run your own CORI check for free once per year at the iCORI portal. Results show any criminal history tied to your name. To check someone else, you need to be an approved organization and pay $25 per search. This is how many Framingham employers and landlords screen applicants.
Sealed records do not appear on CORI reports. Misdemeanors can be sealed 3 years after the case ends. Felonies take 7 years. Dismissed cases and acquittals can be sealed right away under M.G.L. c. 276, section 100C. The Middlesex District Attorney's Office handles prosecution for all Framingham criminal cases and can provide information about case outcomes and victim services.
Note: Juvenile records are kept in a separate system and do not show up in standard CORI checks.
Framingham Court Record Fees
Copy fees for Framingham criminal court records follow the Massachusetts Trial Court fee schedule. These apply at the Framingham District Court and Middlesex Superior Court.
- Non-certified copies: $0.05 per page
- Certified copies: $2.50 per page
- Certificate of order or judgment: $20.00
- CORI background check: $25.00
Pay at the clerk's window with cash, check, or money order. Credit cards may be accepted at some locations. For mail requests, include a check payable to the clerk's office. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you cannot afford the fees, file an Affidavit of Indigency. A judge reviews it and decides if you get a waiver.
Framingham Criminal Case Resources
MetroWest Legal Services covers the Framingham area and helps low-income residents with legal issues including criminal record sealing. They can tell you if you qualify for free help. The Massachusetts Bar Association lawyer referral service at (617) 654-0400 connects you with a criminal defense attorney for $25 for the first 30 minutes.
MassLegalHelp at masslegalhelp.org has guides on criminal court procedures, record sealing, and your rights during the court process. All court forms are free from the Trial Court website. The Middlesex DA at middlesexda.com publishes crime prevention info and victim assistance resources for Framingham and the rest of the county. If you need to look up a statute or find a court form, the local public library can also help point you to the right place.
Middlesex County Criminal Court Records
Framingham is in Middlesex County. All criminal cases from the city go through the Middlesex County court system. The county has eleven District Courts and two Superior Court locations across a wide area. For more on the county courts, fees, and how to search records from any Middlesex location, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Framingham. Each has its own court or shares one with nearby towns. Criminal records from each city are handled through the Middlesex County system.