Framingham Arrest Records Search
Framingham recent arrests are recorded by the Framingham Police Department, which serves about 72,000 people in the most populous town in Middlesex County. The department maintains daily arrest logs as required by state law, and the town has a public records request system with an online portal. Framingham is also home to the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters on Worcester Road, making it a hub for law enforcement in the region. You can search for arrest records through the town website, in person at the police station, or through the state court system.
Framingham Overview
Framingham Police Department Records
The Framingham Police Department is at 1 William Welch Way, Framingham, MA 01702. The main phone number is 508-872-1212. The department handles all arrest records for the town and keeps daily police logs as required by M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F.
Framingham operates under a town government structure rather than a city one. The police department's Records Access Officer can be reached through the main number. The online portal at framinghamma.gov is the preferred way to submit records requests. You can also mail written requests or visit during business hours.
The town's public records request page is shown in the screenshot below.
This portal has detailed instructions for submitting requests and understanding Framingham's records access procedures.
| Department | Framingham Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 William Welch Way Framingham, MA 01702 |
| Phone | 508-872-1212 |
| Records Portal | framinghamma.gov |
Since January 1, 2017, state law requires that records be provided in electronic format when possible. Framingham follows this rule. Commonly requested records should also be posted on the town website when feasible. This means some arrest data may already be available online without filing a formal request.
How to Search Framingham Arrest Records
Daily police logs at the Framingham Police Department show all responses to complaints, crimes reported, and arrest information including names, addresses, and charges. You can view these logs in person at the station during business hours for free. Some logs may also be posted on the town website.
For specific arrest reports, submit a request through the online portal. The portal accepts requests electronically and tracks them through the process. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, the Records Access Officer has 10 business days to respond. If they need more time, they must petition the Supervisor of Records for an extension. Written requests are preferred if you think you might need to appeal later.
Fees are straightforward. Black and white copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff time are free. After that, they can charge up to $25 per hour. This rate is based on the pay of the lowest-paid employee qualified to handle your request. Framingham has more than 20,000 residents, so the small municipality exception does not apply here. They cannot charge for segregation or redaction without approval from the Supervisor of Records.
The MassCourts system also lets you search Framingham court cases online. Look up by name or case number to see docket entries, case status, and party information. It covers both Framingham District Court and Middlesex County Superior Court.
Framingham Courts and Criminal Cases
Arrests in Framingham lead to cases at Framingham District Court, 600 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702. Call (508) 875-7464. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and less serious felonies from Framingham and nearby towns.
Serious felony cases go to Middlesex County Superior Court at 200 Trade Center in Woburn. That court's number is (781) 939-2700. Both courts maintain records that show up in the state online search system.
People held after arrest in Framingham go to the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office runs the facility at (978) 667-1900. Use VINELink to check inmate status for free.
Framingham is also where the Massachusetts State Police have their headquarters at 470 Worcester Road. The state police handle investigations that cross city lines and support local departments. Their number is 508-820-2300 with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Note: If your appeal of a denied records request is successful, the court may award attorney fees under state law.
Framingham Public Records Law
All Framingham arrest records fall under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. The core statute is M.G.L. c. 66, § 10. Every record made or received by a government body is presumed to be public unless it falls under a listed exemption.
If the Records Access Officer denies your request or takes too long, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Records at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office. The Supervisor has 10 business days to issue a determination. If the agency still does not comply and you take them to court, the court can make them pay your attorney fees. This appeal process gives real teeth to the public records law in Framingham.
Exempt records include ongoing investigation materials, juvenile files, and reports under M.G.L. c. 41, § 97D. CORI records require a separate $25 check through the DCJIS iCORI system.
Framingham Arrest Record Resources
The DCJIS manages criminal records across the state. Their iCORI system provides background checks for $25. You can also check the record sealing portal if you need to seal an arrest record under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A. Dismissed cases seal right away under § 100C.
The Massachusetts Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at (617) 654-0400. The initial meeting costs $25 for 30 minutes. Their free Dial-A-Lawyer program runs on the first Wednesday of every month at (617) 338-0610. MassLegalHelp.org has free guides on criminal records, court procedures, and self-help resources.
For statewide inmate searches, VINELink lets you look up inmates and get custody change notifications for free. The personal CORI request page walks you through getting your own criminal record check.
Middlesex County Recent Arrests
Framingham is in Middlesex County. The county sheriff runs the jail in Billerica that holds people arrested in Framingham and surrounding towns. Middlesex County has the largest population of any county in Massachusetts, so the court system processes a very high volume of cases. For more on county-wide arrest records and resources, check the Middlesex County page.
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