Norfolk County Superior Court Case Search

Norfolk County Superior Court court records encompass documents on civil and criminal trials within the Norfolk County Superior Court. The Norfolk County Superior Court creates case records for accountability and as evidence of the fairness and impartiality of its judicial process.

In Norfolk County, the Clerk's Office is responsible for case records and makes them accessible to interested individuals according to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66). Public members can request Norfolk County case records for legal research purposes, background checks, post-trial appeals, journalism, public interests, or personal reasons.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in Norfolk Superior Court?

The Norfolk County Superior Court handles civil and criminal cases beyond the authority of the other courts in the county. In Norfolk County, the Superior Court trial jurisdiction includes:

Civil cases

• Abuse Prevention proceedings
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Equitable relief cases
• Administrative civil actions
• Actions involving the state/ municipality
• Business litigations
• Civil actions with incarcerated party
• Contract/business cases
• Equitable remedies
• Miscellaneous civil actions
• Real property
• Torts

Criminal cases

• Serious felonies where there are possible prison terms of more than 5 years
• Criminal complaints
• Indictments
• Probation transfers.

Norfolk County Superior Court

In Norfolk County, the Superior Court is a general jurisdiction legal institution. However, the Norfolk Superior Court handles cases that are above the authority of other Norfolk County courts. The Norfolk County civil case jurisdiction includes general claims where the legal actions are for amounts above $50,000.00. Also, the Norfolk County Superior case trials cover serious felonies with possible sentences of more than five-year prison terms.

The Norfolk County Superior Court plays key roles in settling legal disputes, protecting constitutional rights, and enforcing local and state laws. Furthermore, as the apex county court, the Norfolk County Superior Court trials are precedential within the county's judicial system.

Interested individuals can contact the Norfolk County Superior Court at:

650 High Street,
Dedham,
MA 02026
Phone: (781) 326-1600
Email: Norfolk.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us.

Norfolk County Case Lookup

Information seekers can access Norfolk County case records online or through the Norfolk County Clerk's Office. Interested individuals should apply any of the following methods to access Norfolk County court records:

Online Requests

• Visit the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Page and log into the:
  • Click the Public Access link
  • Choose the applicable court from the Court Department options
  • Expand the Court Division menu and tick Norfolk County
  • Enter the party/company names into the appropriate text fields and click Search.

Alternatively, click Quick Pay and register for access to more comprehensive case details.

• Search for Norfolk County case records through Public Access Terminals at the Norfolk County Courthouse.

Requesters should note that online access to Norfolk County case records is for publicly accessible information only.

Mail-in Requests
Fill out and submit the Norfolk County Commissioners Public Records Request Form online, or download complete, and mail it along with checks/money orders to cover applicable fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

The Norfolk County Commissioners Records Access Officer
614 High Street, Suite 201,
P.O. Box 310,
Dedham,
MA 02027

Requesters should contact the specific Norfolk County case record custodian to ascertain the cost of copies of documents.

Walk-in Requests
Eligible individuals seeking access to Norfolk County case information in person should visit the Norfolk County Superior Court Clerk's or County Clerk's Office at the Norfolk County Courthouse. Requesters should note that access to confidential case information requires valid government-issued photo IDs.

The timeline for processing and delivering copies of Norfolk County case records varies per custodian agency. However, it may take between 7 to 21 business days to receive copies of documents through mail after payments.

Norfolk Superior Court Case Search by Name

Record seekers can request Norfolk County case records by name if they do not have the case numbers. Name-based searches for documents are permissible by the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portals.

For a name-based search for Norfolk County case records, log into the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portals and search for trial information by subject's first and last names.

Also, when requesting access to Norfolk County case records through mail or in person, requesters should include the case/party among the identifying information.

Inquirers should note that names alone may not be sufficient for a name-based search due to errors and similar name clashes. For accurate results, record seekers should confirm spellings, provide additional identifying information, and use filters to streamline search results.

Norfolk Superior Court Docket Search

Norfolk County Superior Court dockets are official summaries of case filings and proceedings within the Norfolk County Superior Court. These documents include information such as:

• Filing dates
• Names of involved parties
• Hearing dates
• Motions
• Orders
• Judgments
• Case status.

Court dockets ensure transparency of judicial processes and aid interested individuals in legal research and tracking case progress.

Individuals interested in Norfolk County case records should log into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appellate Court Public Case Search Portal and search for Norfolk County Superior Court case information by name or docket numbers. Norfolk County Superior Court case dockets are accessible through the Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access Portals. Alternatively, visit the Norfolk County Superior Court Clerk's Office and request access to docket information.

Lookup Norfolk County Superior Court Online

Besides official online sources, Norfolk County case records are accessible through third-party websites. Private online platforms like Massachusettscourtrecords.us may offer convenient and fast access to Norfolk County case records and documents from various courts across Massachusetts; they aggregate records in one place and make them available to interested persons.

However, using non-government repositories as sources for documents may have some shortcomings. As such, users should verify their records and information because these platforms independent, and there may be doubts about accuracy and authenticity.

Supreme Court vs. Superior Court

The Norfolk County Superior Court and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court play important but contrasting roles within the Massachusetts State judicial system; their differences vary from jurisdiction, roles, and case types.

Jurisdiction
The Norfolk County Superior Court is a county-level court whose jurisdiction does not exceed the Norfolk County geographical area. In contrast, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is an apex judicial institution whose authority encompasses the whole of Massachusetts.

Case type
The Norfolk County Superior Court is a trial court that handles civil and criminal cases. By comparison, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is an appellate court; it does not preside over cases but reviews the verdicts of the other courts in Massachusetts (including those originally from the Norfolk County Superior Court)

Roles
The Norfolk County Superior Court presides over trials, reviews evidence, and passes verdicts. Conversely, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has judicial oversight over the administration of Courts in Massachusetts. Also, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviews the decisions of other courts in the state and approves laws governing the Massachusetts judiciary.