Middlesex County Court Records

Middlesex County court records are documents emanating from court proceedings and other legal issues brought before the court in Middlesex County. These records are maintained during judicial proceedings from different types of cases, such as civil and criminal cases, probate issues, family matters, juvenile records, and property cases.

Court records in Middlesex County are maintained by the County Clerk and Superior Court Clerk. Information contained in these records includes:

• Case parties
• Name of attorneys to each party
• Judge over the case
• Evidence and exhibits
• Case number
• Case type and filing date
• Docket entries
• Case disposition

The county court records are helpful in conducting background checks on potential property buyers and business partners, as well as determining the criminal history of potential employees. They also promote transparency in court processes and are useful in case research for proceedings and new trials in court.

Are Court Records Public in Middlesex County?

Middlesex County court records are accessible by members of the public. Per the provisions of Chapter 66 of the Massachusetts General Laws, individuals in the county access particular government documents, which include court records. However, not all court records are available to the public in the county. According to the Massachusetts Rules on Public Access to Court Records, certain court records are exempted from public access, including:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Competency hearings
• Family Court records
• Sealed court cases
• Grand jury proceedings

Middlesex County Court Records Search

Middlesex County court records can be accessed in person or online. For physical access to the records, interested individuals may visit the courthouse or clerk's office in charge of the record. For an online search, requesters may use the online record database maintained by the court or the state's judicial arm. Alternatively, mail requests for court records may be sent to the Clerk's Office.

Middlesex County Court Records Search by Name

Public court records of Middlesex County can be obtained through a name-based search. To do this, visit the Massachusetts Court Records Repository Website. Locate the name tab at the upper left-hand of the search portal. On the name tab, enter the last name, beginning with an initial capital letter followed by lowercase letters. Then, enter the first name in the same format and click search. Review the results from the search and click the case that best aligns with the desired result. A valid ID may be required to access this repository.

While name searches and case reviews are free, a person may need to pay a fee to download or print the court records. This fee varies with the type and number of documents. Note that specific court records are kept confidential under the state's privacy laws and are only accessible to authorized court officials, government agencies, and legal representatives.

Middlesex County Courts

The Middlesex Court system comprises the Superior, District, Probate, Family, Housing, and Juvenile Courts. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters and handles all serious felonies in the county, while the District Court has limited jurisdiction and handles some felonies and preliminary hearings.

Listed below are the locations of all Middlesex County courts:

Superior Courts in Middlesex County

Middlesex County Superior Court 1
360 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 453-0201 (Civil)
(978) 453-4181 (Criminal)
Fax: (978) 970-2386

Middlesex County Superior Court 2
200 Trade Center, 2nd Floor
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 939-2700

District Courts in Middlesex County

Ayer District Court
25 East Main Street
Ayer, MA 01432
Phone: (978) 772-2100
Fax: (978) 772-5345

Cambridge District Court
4040 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: (781) 306-2715
Fax: (781) 395-2035

Concord District Court
305 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 369-0500
Fax: (978) 371-2945

Framingham District Court
600 Concord Street, P.O. Box 1969
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 875-7461

Lowell District Court
41 Hurd Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 459-4101
Fax: (978) 937-2486

Natick District Court
600 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: (508) 620-9110
Fax: (508) 620-9118

Malden District Court
89 Summer Street
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: (781) 322-7500
Fax: (781) 322-0169

Marlborough District Court
45 Williams Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 485-3700
Fax: (508) 485-1575

Newton District Court
1309 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Phone: (617) 244-3600
Fax: (617) 243-7291

Somerville District Court
175 Fellsway
Somerville, MA 02145
Phone: (617) 666-8000
Fax: (617) 776-2111

Waltham District Court
38 Linden Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (781) 894-4500

Woburn District Court
30 Pleasant Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 935-4000
Fax: (781) 933-4404

Probate and Family Courts in Middlesex County

Middlesex Probate and Family Court
208 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: (617) 768-5800
Fax: (617) 225-0781

Housing Courts in Middlesex County

Central Housing Court 1
45 Williams Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: (508) 831-2050

Central Housing Court 2
225 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: (508) 831-2050

Eastern Housing Court
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 788-6233

Northeast Housing Court 1
Fenton Judicial Center, 2 Appleton Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 689-7833

Northeast Housing Court 2
370 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 656-7600

Juvenile Courts in Middlesex County

Cambridge Juvenile Court
121 3rd Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: (617) 494-4100

Framingham Juvenile Court
110 Mount Wayte Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 879-3561

Lowell Juvenile Court
89 Appleton Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 441-2630

Waltham Juvenile Court
38 Linden Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (781) 899-7672

Middlesex County Superior Court Case Search

Under the Massachusetts trial court system, Middlesex Superior Courts have jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases but handle only matters above the jurisdiction of lower courts. Such cases include:

• Major felonies
• General Civil Claims above $25,000 money worth of damage
• Abuse Prevention Proceedings
• Claims made against the state or made by the state

Court records held by the Superior Court are accessible to the public and may be obtained online by following the steps below:

• Visit the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access
• Click the tab to search public records
• Select Superior Court as Court Department and then Middlesex County as Court Division. Also, choose the number of results to be obtained in one search (a maximum of 75).
• A record search can be done by individual name, company name, case type and status, party type, and case filling date
• Click the search tab and review the results for the needed record

Middlesex County Superior Court records can also be accessed by visiting the courthouses. A request for records may be made to the Office of the County's Clerk. The Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries may also be helpful in accessing Middle County Superior Court records.

Middlesex County District Court Records

Middlesex County District Courts handle matters relating to civil and criminal cases, but they have restricted jurisdiction compared to the Superior Courts. They also handle the following cases:

• Misdemeanors
• Felonies punishable by up to 5 years
• Civil claims less than $25,000
• Traffic violations
• Pre-trial hearings

To access records held by the Middlesex County District Court, interested individuals can visit the Court Clerk's Office or request copies of the records. They can also conduct an online search by following the steps below:

• Visit the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portal
• Click the tab to search public records
• Select District Court as the Court Department
• Choose the District Court in charge of the particular case
• Search for the record via either the individual's name, party type, case type, and case filing date

Middlesex County Criminal Records

Middlesex County criminal records are records of criminal cases and their perpetrators in the county. These records are maintained by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Service (DCJIS), and the Clerk's Office for each court. Particular criminal records, including sealed records, juvenile crime records, records of child assault, and certain commitment records, are only accessible to authorized officials.

The Sheriff's Office manages Middlesex County's pre-trial criminal records, including Middlesex County arrest records and inmate records, warrant records, jail logs, and other related documentation. Interested individuals can visit the Sheriff's Office to access these records or search the online databases provided for record searches. Middlesex County residents may also obtain these records by calling the Sheriff's Office or sending mail requests.

Middlesex County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Middlesex County Criminal Court records can be obtained in several ways. Some of these include:

Superior and District Court Clerk's Office

Individuals can contact the Superior and District Court Clerk's offices or call the offices in charge of the case. They may also send a request letter.

Massachusetts Court Record System

An online search for Middlesex Court criminal records may be conducted on the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access. Requesters will need to select the court that handled the case and search by name, party type, and case filing date.

Get Middlesex County Civil Court Records

Middlesex County Civil Court records are documentation of civil cases handled by different courts within the county. These records consist of a number of civil matters as follows:

• Personal injury lawsuits
• Property disputes
• Breach of Contract
• Divorce
• Child custody and support
• Guardianship
• Landlord-Tenant disputes
• Employee-Employer conflict
• Small claims

Civil cases are handled by the Superior and District Courts of Middlesex County and maintained by the courts’ Clerks of Office. To access these records, interested persons may visit the Offices of the Court’s Clerk or call between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternatively, a request for civil records may be made online to the Office of the Clerk or the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Records.

Middlesex County Probate and Family Court Records

Middlesex County Family Court records are records of family matters heard at Middlesex County Family Courts or family divisions of the higher courts. Some examples of these records are:

• Certain child custody dispute
• Paternity and adoption cases
• Estate matters
• Name change
• Restraining orders
• Abuse Prevention cases

Although Middlesex County Family Court records are generally public, certain records are restricted from public access, and only eligible or authorized persons can access them. To obtain these records, interested individuals may visit the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge Street, Middlesex County. Alternatively, they can search the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Records System online. However, not all records are available on the website, and a court order may be required for some confidential records.

Middlesex County Dissolution of Marriage Records

Middlesex County Court records relating to the termination of marriage are publicly accessible to the public. They include:

• Petition for Marriage Dissolution
• Marriage Settlement Agreement
• Child Custody and Support matters
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage
• Alimony orders

To obtain these records, interested persons can visit the Clerk's Office of the Probate and Family Court. They also have to provide details of the case, including the case type, parties involved, and the date of the marriage termination. A request may also be made for these records at a fee. The Massachusetts Trial Court Records System provides public access to these records.

Middlesex County Marriage and Divorce Records

Records of legal unions in Middlesex County are held by the city or town clerk's office where the marriage licenses were issued. Conversely, divorce records are maintained by the Probate and Family Court of Middlesex. These records are usually accessible to the public, except for personal information, Social Security Numbers, and particular details of the union.

In Middlesex County, marriage certificates and records may be obtained by visiting the city or town Clerk's Office. A fee may be charged for obtaining or downloading copies. Some town record systems also provide online databases where the marriage details are stored and can be accessed.

To obtain divorce records, visit the Office of the Clerk of Middlesex County Probate and Family Court. Middlesex County divorce records and certificates are also available online on the Massachusetts Trial Court Records System.

Middlesex Birth and Death Records

Middlesex birth and death records are official documentation of births and deaths in the county. They are open to the public, although access to some may require proving a relationship with the subject of the record.

To obtain a birth or death certificate in Middlesex County, interested persons may visit the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics in Dorchester and provide the required information about the records or certificates. The registry charges fees between $15 and $32 for the certificates, depending on whether the certificate was obtained online or in person.

Middlesex County Probate Court Records

Middlesex County Probate Court records are documentation relating to the administration of deceased persons' estates in the County. These records comprise documents concerning:

• Guardianship
• Wills
• Conservatorship
• Trusts and Assets Inventory

The Massachusetts Trial Court Records System provides online access to probate records in Middlesex County. Select the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court and search records through the case number and type, as well as the name of the party or individual. Interested individuals may also visit the Office of the Clerk of Middlesex County Probate and Family Court or make a mailed request for the record. Apart from the Massachusetts Trial Court Records System, record seekers can also obtain Middlesex County Probate Court records from reputable third-party services, but usually at a cost.

Middlesex County Property Records

These records hold details of property ownership and transfers in Middlesex County. They contain valid information about:

• Property Ownership
• Parcel Number
• Sales History
• Plat Maps and Zoning
• Liens
• Property Assessment
• Property Mortgage

Property records are accessible to the public in Middlesex County, either online or physically. For online access, use the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds for registered properties on the northern side of the county and the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds for properties in the south. Enter the business name or last name for which the property is registered. For a broader search, leave the Party Type Option as Both and then click the Search tab.

For in-person access to these records, visit:

Middlesex North Registry of Deed
370 Jackson St.
Lowell, MA 01852
Phone: (978) 322-9000
Fax: (978) 322-9001
Email: lowelldeeds@sec.state.ma.us

Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
208 Cambridge Street, P.O. Box 68
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: (617) 679-6300
Fax: (617) 577-1289

Middlesex County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like massachusettscourtrecords.us may help record seekers gain access to Middlesex County court records. This resource provides information from felonies and contract disputes to arrest warrants and lawsuits. It is important to note that third-party online resources are more expensive and may not provide comprehensive solutions. Additionally, the credibility of data and records provided by these resources may be difficult to ascertain.