Plymouth County, MA Public Records

Courts in Plymouth County

Court Records in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Plymouth County's trial court system comprises two superior courts, four district courts, and a juvenile court. In Plymouth County, court records are documents submitted to or generated by any court in a particular case, from complaints to pleadings, motions, orders, trial transcripts, jury verdicts, and associated materials. These documents are maintained at the courthouse where a case was filed. Interested persons can access these records from the clerk's office in the applicable district court or the superior court in the county. Most courthouses in Plymouth County have public access computers to facilitate search and retrieval of court records. Anyone who does not wish to visit a courthouse can access court records remotely using the statewide case information portal. This portal allows users to search court records by name, case status, type, and docket number. For criminal investigations and prosecution records, requesters may use the public records request tool maintained by the Plymouth District Attorney's Office. Alternatively, requesters may search the Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information portal to obtain specific criminal records. This portal requires requesters to provide the name of the individual whose criminal record they need.

Jails and Prisons in Plymouth County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

In Plymouth County, members of the public can find out who is in jail by contacting the Sheriff's Office at (508)830-6200. Alternatively, residents can locate an inmate in the state's correctional facility by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Correction at (866)277-7477. Requesters can conduct an inmate search by providing the individual's full name or commitment number.

There are a few state detention centers in the county, including Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC), a medium-security facility. All are located within the Bridgewater Correctional Complex and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC). You can contact the MADOC at (508) 422 3300 to request for an inmate information.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Plymouth County

Arrest Records in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

In Plymouth County, arrest records are documents that provide details of a person's arrest by a law enforcement agency in the county. It typically includes personal information about the suspect, the charges for which they were arrested, the number of times the suspect had been arrested, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. These records are generated by the Sheriff's Office and Police Departments, including Plympton Police Department, Kingston Police Department, and Plymouth Police Department. In compliance with state law, Plymouth County arrest records are only accessible to the party on the record, law enforcement agencies, and authorized individuals. These records can be obtained from the Massachusetts State's Police Identification Section. Plymouth County residents are advised to contact the Sheriff's Office at (508)830-6200 to determine whether the arrest record they need is available.