Hampden County Superior Court Case Search

Hampden Court Superior Court records are documents detailing case trials within the various Hampden County courts. These documents detail case filings and prosecutions within the Superior, District, Probate & Family, Housing, and Juvenile Courts in Hampden County.

Case records are resources for legal research, public awareness, post-trial appeals, and background checks. In Hampden County, the clerk's offices of the Superior, Probate & Family, and the District Courts maintain case records for various case types and make them accessible according to Chapter 66, Section 10 of the Massachusetts Public Records Law.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in the Hampden Superior Court?

The Hampden County Superior Court is the apex trial court in Hampden County; it handles criminal and civil cases beyond the jurisdiction of the other county courts. In Hampden County, the Superior Court presides over a broad range of cases, including felonies, civil claims, abuse prevention proceedings, equitable relief cases, claims against the state, cases involving real estate, and claims by the state. The Hampden County Superior Court has joint jurisdiction with the other county courts in criminal trials, Abuse Prevention, and real estate disputes.

Hampden County Superior Court

The Hampden County Superior Court presides over felonies or criminal cases with possible jail terms of more than five years. In addition, the Superior Court in Hampden County handles civil claims where the amount for damages is above $25,000.00.

As the highest county court in Hampden County, the Hampden County Superior Court provides platforms for resolving complex legal issues. It also reviews the judgments of the county's lower court upon appeals to ensure that their decisions are in accordance with the Massachusetts Constitution.
The Hampden County Superior Court is rechargeable at:

50 State Street,
P.O. Box 559,
Springfield,
MA 01102
Phone: (413) 735-6016

Hampden County Case Lookup

Hampden County case records are accessible online or through the Hampden County Superior Court. The Massachusetts Court System's Search Court Dockets, Calendars, and Case Information Portal offers free access to Information about Hampden County trials; information seekers should log into the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal:

• Check the Captcha box to deactivate the automated security system
• Click the Search Public Records link for free access or Quick Pay for a paid search
• Expand the Court Department menu and select The Superior Court from the options
• Choose Hampden County from the Court Division menu
• Provide the subject's name and other necessary information, and click the Search button to submit.

For historic criminal and civil case records, fill out and submit the Massachusetts Court Archives Information Request Form.

Alternatively, prepare and send mail requests to the Hampden County Superior Court (civil and criminal case records) or Hampden Probate and Family Court (probate and family law case records) at:

50 State Street,
P.O. Box 559,
Springfield,
MA 01102

Requesters should note that mail requests should include the following:

• Case number (if available)
• Names of parties involved
• Type of record
• Specific details about the document (for instance, certified copies of docket sheets)
• Check/money order to cover applicable fees
• A self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage.

Record seekers can also visit the Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office with a valid government-issued photo ID between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and request access to case records.
The Hampden County Superior Court charges the following fees for copies of case records:

• Certified copies - $2.50 per page
• Non-certified copies - 5¢ per page
• Certificates of orders, decrees, rulings, judgments, or other proceedings - $20.00
• Electronic documents (PDF or other formats) - $5.00 per document
• Audio recordings of proceedings - $50.50 per 90 minutes of recording, plus postage costs
• electronic documents sent via CD by mail attract an additional $4.00 mailing fee.

Acceptable payment methods for Hampden County case records include cash (for in-person requests), checks, money orders, and credit/debit cards.
Delivery of copies of Hampden County case records after payments takes 10 to 14 business days. However, requesters can opt for expedited orders by mail (delivery takes 5 to 7 business days) or inquire about their requests through the Massachusetts Document Retrieval Contact Page.

Hampden Superior Court Case Search by Name

The Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal and most Hampden County case record online repositories allow users to search for documents by name. A name-based search for case records involves using party or case names to look for information about specific cases.
For a name-based search for Hampden County case records:

• Log into the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal
• Select the Superior Court and Hampden County from the Court Department and Court Location menus
• Enter the subject's last and first names into the name field (or use the company name option)
• Click the Search button to submit the request.

Alternatively, mail or visit the Hampden County Superior Court Clerk's Office and request a name-based search for case records.
Requesters should note that to avoid errors and multiple results due to name clashes, they need to verify spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to streamline their searches.

Hampden Superior Court Docket Search

Hampden County case dockets are accessible through the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal. They outline the timeline for trial proceedings, including filing and hearing dates, names of the litigants, motions, orders, judgments, and case status.
Hampden County case dockets open judicial processes to public scrutiny and ensure the judiciary's accountability. Additionally, they create public awareness and enable interested individuals to monitor the progress of specific cases.

In addition to access through the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal, individuals can submit mail requests or visit the Hampden County Superior Court for information about case trials.

Lookup Hampden County Superior Court Online

Record seekers can access Hampden County case records through third-party websites. Private online repositories like Massachusettscourtrecords.us are alternatives to conventional government sources for documents and information; they provide all-around access to Hampden County case records.

Information seekers can globally access documents of different case types from various courts in one place.
However, notwithstanding their merits, users should verify the documents they obtain from non-government databases because these platforms are independent, and there is no guarantee of accuracy and authenticity.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Hampden County Superior Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Court play crucial roles within the Massachusetts judicial system. However, their roles differ in several aspects. The table below outlines the differences between the Hampden County Superior Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Court.