Plymouth Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Plymouth are handled by two agencies: the Plymouth Police Department and the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office. Both are located on Long Pond Road, making this town a central hub for arrest records in Plymouth County. With about 61,000 residents, Plymouth is the county seat and home to the county correctional facility. You can search for arrest records through the police department, the sheriff's office, the county district attorney, or the state court system. Free public terminals at Plymouth District Court also let you look up case information.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth Police Department Records
The Plymouth Police Department is at 20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360. The phone is 508-830-4218. Email the Records Division at records@plymouthpolice.com. The department website is plymouthpolice.com.
The Records Division processes public records requests, maintains arrest logs, handles accident reports through the CRASHDOCS system, and manages all police report distribution. Plymouth is one of few towns in the state where the police department and the county sheriff's office sit right next to each other on the same road. This makes it easy to check both agencies in one trip if you need arrest records from different sources.
| Department | Plymouth Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Phone | 508-830-4218 |
| records@plymouthpolice.com | |
| Website | plymouthpolice.com |
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office is at 24 Long Pond Road, just next door. Their phone is 508-830-6200. Email plee@pcsdma.org. The sheriff's office runs the county jail, maintains its own arrest files, provides a Most Wanted list, and helps with Sex Offender Registry lookups. They cover all of Plymouth County.
How to Search Plymouth Arrest Records
Start by figuring out which agency has the records you need. The Plymouth Police Department handles arrests made by town officers. The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office handles county-wide matters and jail bookings. If you are not sure, contact the police department first.
Daily arrest logs are public under M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F. Walk into the Plymouth police station during business hours and ask to see the log. It is free. The log shows names, dates of birth, addresses, charges, and arrest details for adults. For copies or detailed reports, submit a public records request to the Records Division. They have 10 business days to respond per M.G.L. c. 66, § 10(a).
The screenshot below shows the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department website, which provides inmate search and records access.
The sheriff's website has inmate information, visitor details, and links to records request forms for Plymouth County.
You can also use public terminals at Plymouth District Court to look up case information for free. The MassCourts system is available online too. Search by name or case number. Provide the full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest when you submit any request to get the best results.
Plymouth Courts and Criminal Cases
Arrests in Plymouth lead to cases at Plymouth District Court, 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. The phone is (508) 747-8400. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles arraignments, misdemeanors, and felonies from Plymouth and surrounding towns.
Plymouth County Superior Court is at 44 Obery Street. Same phone number. Serious felony cases from Plymouth go there. Both courts are on the same street, which is convenient. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office is at 166 Main Street in Brockton. Their phone is 508-584-8120, and you can email PlymouthDA.PublicRecords@mass.gov for records related to criminal cases they prosecute.
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility is at 26 Long Pond Road, right next to the police department and sheriff's office. Phone is 508-830-6200. This jail holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from across Plymouth County. The inmate information page has search tools and visitation details. VINELink provides free statewide inmate search and custody alerts.
Note: Plymouth arrest records contain detailed information including the arrestee's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bail amount, and scheduled court dates.
Plymouth Public Records Law
All arrest records in Plymouth fall under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, records are presumed public. The police department and sheriff's office both have 10 business days to respond to requests.
A standard Plymouth County arrest record includes the arrestee's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, home address, fingerprints, mugshot, arrest date and time, location, arresting officer, charges with statutory citations, warrant information if applicable, booking details, bail amount, and scheduled court appearances. That is a lot of detail, and most of it is public for adult arrests.
Exempt records include juvenile files, ongoing investigation materials, and reports under M.G.L. c. 41, § 97D covering domestic violence and sexual assault cases. CORI records beyond the daily log require a $25 check through the DCJIS iCORI system. Sealed records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A will not appear in public searches.
Plymouth Arrest Record Resources
The Plymouth County District Attorney at 508-584-8120 handles criminal prosecution and can help with questions about charges and case progress. Their public records email is PlymouthDA.PublicRecords@mass.gov. The state record sealing portal walks you through sealing arrest records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A.
The Massachusetts Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at (617) 654-0400 with $25 first meetings. The Dial-A-Lawyer program is free on the first Wednesday of every month at (617) 338-0610. MassLegalHelp.org has free guides on criminal records and court procedures.
For accident reports in Plymouth, the department uses the CRASHDOCS system. These are separate from arrest records. Contact the Records Division at records@plymouthpolice.com for crash report requests. The visitor information page on the sheriff's website has details about visiting inmates at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility.
Plymouth County Recent Arrests
Plymouth is the county seat of Plymouth County. The county jail, sheriff's office, and police department are all clustered together on Long Pond Road. Plymouth County covers a large area of southeastern Massachusetts including Brockton. For complete information about county-wide arrest records, court systems, and detention facilities, visit the Plymouth County page.
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