Plymouth Criminal Court Records
Plymouth criminal court records can be found through the Plymouth District Court and Plymouth Superior Court, both in Plymouth County. With about 63,000 residents, Plymouth is one of the larger towns in southeastern Massachusetts and has a steady flow of criminal case filings each year. You can search for records through the state's MassCourts portal or go to the clerk's office in person. Cases range from misdemeanor charges at the district level to serious felony matters handled by the Superior Court. The courts keep records on file going back many years, and most basic case data is available to the public.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth District Court Records
The Plymouth District Court is the main court for criminal cases in Plymouth. It handles misdemeanors, lesser felonies, and other criminal matters that start at the district level. The court sits at 52 Obery Street in Brockton. Staff at the clerk's office can pull case files and make copies for you. Walk-in requests are taken Monday through Friday during regular court hours.
You can call the court at (508) 747-8400 to check if a record is on file before you visit. Give the clerk a name or case number and they can tell you what is available. Older cases may take a day or two to pull from storage, so calling ahead saves time. The Plymouth District Court page on mass.gov has hours, directions, and contact details. The court also handles arraignments, bail hearings, and pretrial conferences for Plymouth criminal cases.
| Court | Plymouth District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 Obery St Brockton, MA 02302 |
| Phone | (508) 747-8400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The screenshot below shows the Plymouth District Court page on mass.gov, which lists services and contact information for criminal court records in Plymouth.
Use this page to find forms, court hours, and phone numbers for the Plymouth District Court clerk's office.
Plymouth Superior Court
Serious felony cases from Plymouth go to Plymouth Superior Court. The court is at 52 Obery Street in Brockton. That is the main Superior Court site for all of Plymouth County. Felony cases like assault with a dangerous weapon, drug trafficking, and armed robbery get handled here. The criminal clerk's office manages all case files and can process records requests.
Call (508) 586-5687 to reach the Superior Court. Ask for the criminal clerk. You will need the defendant's name or docket number to look up a case. In-person visits work best for getting copies the same day. Mail requests take longer but are an option if you cannot make the trip to Brockton. The court runs the same hours as the District Court.
Note: Plymouth Superior Court is in Brockton, not in Plymouth town, so plan your trip if you need felony case records.
Search Plymouth Criminal Court Records Online
The MassCourts portal is the free online tool for searching court records in Massachusetts. It covers Plymouth District Court and Plymouth Superior Court. You can look up case status, docket entries, and party names from your computer. The system is available around the clock, so you can search any time.
There is one big limit to know about. Criminal cases on MassCourts can only be searched by docket number. Name searches do not work for criminal matters. If you have the case number, you can pull up the full docket in minutes. Without it, you will need to contact the clerk's office and ask them to look it up by name. The clerk can give you the docket number over the phone in most cases, and then you can use the online system to track the case from there.
For a broader criminal history check, the state runs the CORI system. You can check your own record for free once a year at icori.chs.state.ma.us. Checking someone else's record costs $25 and requires you to register as an approved user. CORI pulls data from all Massachusetts courts, including both Plymouth courts.
Plymouth County Law Enforcement
The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office handles prosecution for criminal cases filed in Plymouth. The DA's office works with local police and state troopers on investigations and brings charges in both District and Superior Court. You can contact them for victim services or to ask about the status of a case they are prosecuting.
The Plymouth Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in town. Police reports from Plymouth are kept by the department, not by the court. If you need the arrest report or incident report tied to a criminal case, you have to request it from the police department directly. Court records and police records are two separate things in Massachusetts.
The screenshot below shows the Plymouth Police Department website, which has information about local law enforcement services in Plymouth.
You can find contact details and public safety information on the Plymouth Police site.
Plymouth Criminal Court Record Fees
Fees for getting copies of criminal court records in Plymouth follow the state fee schedule. These are the same at both Plymouth District Court and Plymouth Superior Court. You can pay at the clerk's window with cash, check, or money order.
- Non-certified copies: $0.05 per page
- Certified copies: $2.50 per page
- Certificate of order or judgment: $20.00
- CORI background check (someone else): $25.00
If you mail your request, include a check or money order payable to the clerk's office. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests usually take 5 to 10 business days, sometimes more for old cases stored offsite. For a fee waiver, you must file an Affidavit of Indigency with the court and show that you cannot afford to pay. The judge decides if you qualify based on your income and expenses.
Note: Your first personal CORI check each year is free through the iCORI system at no cost.
Sealing Criminal Records in Plymouth
Massachusetts law lets people seal certain criminal records after a set time. Misdemeanors can be sealed 3 years after the case ends. Felonies can be sealed after 7 years. You file the petition at the court where the case was heard. For Plymouth cases, that means filing at Plymouth District Court or Plymouth Superior Court depending on where the case was.
If your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you can ask to seal it right away under M.G.L. c. 276, section 100C. The court does not charge a fee to file a sealing petition. Once sealed, the record will not show up on CORI checks. Employers and landlords will not see it. The criminal records page on mass.gov has forms and step-by-step guides for sealing records in Plymouth County.
Legal Help in Plymouth
South Shore Legal Services covers Plymouth County and offers free legal help to people with low income. They can assist with criminal record issues, sealing petitions, and CORI problems. The Massachusetts Bar Association runs a lawyer referral line at (617) 654-0400. The first meeting with a matched attorney costs $25 for 30 minutes.
MassLegalHelp at masslegalhelp.org has guides on criminal records, sealing, and how to read your CORI report. All court forms are free to download from mass.gov. The Plymouth County Law Library can also point you to the right forms and resources if you visit the courthouse.
Plymouth County Criminal Court Records
Plymouth is in Plymouth County. All criminal cases from Plymouth go through the Plymouth County court system. The county has several District Courts and one Superior Court that handles felony matters for the entire county. For full details on every court in the county, fee schedules, and other resources, visit the Plymouth County criminal court records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Plymouth that have their own criminal court records pages include: