Find Malden Criminal Court Records
Malden criminal court records are handled through the Malden District Court and the Middlesex Superior Court. Malden sits in Middlesex County with about 66,000 residents just north of Boston. The Malden District Court also serves Everett and nearby communities, which means it processes a high volume of criminal cases each year. You can look up court records online through the state's MassCourts system or visit the clerk's office at the courthouse. Whether you need a docket sheet, case disposition, or want to check on a pending matter, the Malden court system holds those files.
Malden Overview
Malden District Court Criminal Records
The Malden District Court is at 89 Summer Street in Malden. This is where misdemeanor and lesser felony cases from Malden get filed. The court also handles cases from Everett, Wakefield, and Melrose. That broad coverage means the clerk's office deals with a lot of case files. Criminal records from any of those towns can be pulled here.
The clerk's office takes walk-in requests for court records. You can ask for copies of docket sheets, complaint applications, and case dispositions. Bring a photo ID. Give the clerk the defendant's full name or the docket number, and they will pull the file. Recent cases are usually available right away. Older records stored offsite may take a day or two. Call (781) 322-7500 before you go to make sure the file is on hand. The Malden District Court page on mass.gov lists hours, forms, and other details.
| Court | Malden District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 Summer St Malden, MA 02148 |
| Phone | (781) 322-7500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The screenshot below shows the Malden District Court page on mass.gov, which has contact and service details for the court.
Check this page for the latest on hours, directions, and forms you may need when requesting Malden criminal court records.
Middlesex Superior Court for Malden Cases
Serious felony cases from Malden go to Middlesex Superior Court. The main location is at 200 Trade Center in Woburn. This court handles crimes like armed robbery, drug trafficking, and major assault charges. If a case starts at Malden District Court but involves a felony that needs to be indicted, it gets transferred up to Superior Court.
The criminal clerk at the Woburn site can be reached at (781) 939-2700. You request records the same way as at the district level. Give the clerk a name or docket number. Copies follow the same state fee schedule. The Middlesex Superior Court also has a second location in Lowell at 370 Jackson Street, but Malden cases go through Woburn.
The screenshot below shows the Middlesex Superior Court page on mass.gov with service and contact details.
This page covers hours, phone numbers, and directions to the Woburn courthouse where Malden felony cases are heard.
How to Search Malden Criminal Court Records
The MassCourts portal is the state's free tool for looking up court records online. It covers both Malden District Court and Middlesex Superior Court. You can check case status, docket entries, and scheduled hearings. The site runs 24 hours a day.
Criminal cases on MassCourts can only be searched by docket number. Name searches do not work for criminal matters. That is a state-wide rule, not just a Malden thing. If you do not have the docket number, call the clerk at (781) 322-7500 and ask them to look it up by name. They can give you the number, and from there you can track the case online. The mass.gov guide on searching court dockets explains how the system works step by step.
For criminal background checks, use the iCORI portal. You can check your own record for free once a year. Checking another person costs $25 per search. CORI pulls data from every court in Massachusetts, so it will include Malden District Court records along with all other courts.
Malden Criminal Case Agencies
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases from Malden. They work with the Malden Police Department and other local agencies on investigations and charging decisions. The DA's office can give you updates on cases they are handling. They also run victim and witness services for people involved in Malden criminal cases.
Police reports are separate from court records. If you need the arrest report or incident report for a Malden case, you have to request it from the Malden Police Department directly. The court does not keep police reports in its files. Court records start with the complaint or indictment and go from there.
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office manages inmates held at the county facility. You can look up current inmates to see booking dates and facility info. Their main office is at 400 Mystic Avenue in Medford. This is for people currently in custody only.
Malden Court Record Fees
Copy fees for Malden criminal court records are set by the state. They are the same at both the District Court and Superior Court. You pay at the clerk's window when you pick up your copies.
- Non-certified copies: $0.05 per page
- Certified copies: $2.50 per page
- Certificate of order or judgment: $20.00
- CORI check (someone else): $25.00
Mail requests are accepted. Send a check or money order payable to the clerk's office along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include the defendant's name, docket number if you have it, and what you need. Mail requests take about 5 to 10 business days. Older cases take longer because they may need to be pulled from storage.
If you cannot afford the fees, you can file an Affidavit of Indigency. The court reviews your income and decides if you qualify for a waiver. There is no fee to file the affidavit itself.
Sealing Malden Criminal Records
You can petition to seal a criminal record in Malden after a waiting period. Misdemeanors can be sealed 3 years after the case ends. Felonies require a 7-year wait. File the petition at the court where the case was heard. For most Malden cases, that is Malden District Court.
Cases that ended in a dismissal or not guilty verdict can be sealed right away under M.G.L. c. 276, section 100C. The court does not charge a fee for sealing petitions. Once sealed, the record drops off CORI results. The criminal records page on mass.gov has the forms and instructions you need to get started.
Middlesex County Criminal Court Records
Malden is in Middlesex County, the most populous county in Massachusetts. The county has two Superior Court locations and eleven District Courts. For full details on every Middlesex County court, fee lists, and how to search records across the county, visit the Middlesex County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Malden also have criminal court records pages you can check: