Taunton Arrest Records Search
Taunton recent arrests are processed by the Taunton Police Department and go through the Bristol County court system. Taunton serves as the county seat of Bristol County, which means the court infrastructure here is robust and handles cases from across the region. The police department at 23 Summer Street keeps arrest records and booking data for the city's roughly 59,000 residents. You can search for recent arrest information through the police Records Division, at the Taunton District Court, or by using state and county online search tools that pull from public records databases.
Taunton Overview
Taunton Police Arrest Records
The Taunton Police Department headquarters sits at 23 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780. The Records Division here holds all arrest reports, incident files, and booking data for the city. You can call the main line at (508) 823-5000 and ask for records. A Records Access Officer is available upon request to help guide you through the process of getting arrest information.
To get a copy of a Taunton police report tied to an arrest, send your request to the Taunton Police Department, ATTN: Records, at 23 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780-3408. You can also make requests by phone or email. Under M.G.L. c. 66, section 10, the department must respond within 10 business days. Provide the person's full name, the date of the arrest, and the location if you know it. Having the incident report number speeds things up a lot.
| Department | Taunton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780-3408 |
| Phone | (508) 823-5000 |
| Hours | Standard business hours |
Under M.G.L. c. 41, section 98F, the Taunton Police must keep a daily log of all arrests. This log is public. You can walk into the station during business hours and ask to view it at no cost. The log shows basic arrest facts like names, charges, and dates but does not include full case files.
How to Search Taunton Arrest Records
There are several ways to look up recent arrests in Taunton. The daily police log at the station is the fastest free option. For court records, the Taunton District Court at 40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780 has public access terminals where you can search case information at no cost. Call the court at (508) 977-3000 if you have questions about access. The Massachusetts Trial Court online system also lets you search for cases that have moved through the court process.
For arrest records across Bristol County, you can contact the Bristol County Sheriff's Office or the arresting police department. This covers not just Taunton but all cities and towns in Bristol County. There is a difference between arrest records and conviction records. An arrest record documents that someone was taken into custody. A conviction record documents a guilty finding through a court.
Taunton District Court Records
The Taunton District Court handles criminal arraignments for arrests made in the city. It sits at 40 Broadway, just a short walk from police headquarters. When someone is arrested in Taunton, they are brought before this court for their first hearing. The court maintains its own records separate from the police files. More serious cases may be moved to Bristol County Superior Court.
You can search for Taunton arrest cases that went to court through the MassCourts portal. This pulls from public court data and can help you find case numbers, charges, and outcomes. The state iCORI portal is another option for checking criminal records. It costs $25 per search and shows CORI data from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services.
The MassCourts system covers statewide case data including cases from Taunton and Bristol County.
Requesting Taunton Arrest Data
Written requests for Taunton arrest records should include your full name and contact information, the specific arrest record you want, your preferred format (paper or electronic), and a date range for the search. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under M.G.L. c. 66, section 10(a). You can submit requests in person at the police station, by mail, or by email through the Records Division.
Free options do exist. The police daily log can be viewed at the station at no cost. Court dockets at the Taunton District Court are also free to look at through public access terminals. If the arrest led to charges, the court record will show arrest information, charges, and case status. These are good starting points before submitting a formal records request.
Taunton Arrest Record Resources
The DCJIS manages criminal records at the state level. Their CORI system is the main database for criminal history in Massachusetts. You can get your own CORI for free through the personal CORI request page. For sealing old records, the record sealing portal provides step-by-step help.
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and holds booking records for people arrested in Taunton and brought to county facilities. Their website has information about inmate services and booking data. Since Taunton is the county seat, many Bristol County resources are located right in the city, making it a hub for records access in the region.
Note: Arrest records and conviction records are different things in Massachusetts, and each is stored by separate agencies.
Bristol County Recent Arrests
Taunton is the county seat of Bristol County. All arrests in the city feed into the Bristol County court and corrections system. The Bristol County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and holds booking records. For more on arrests across Bristol County, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying Massachusetts cities are near Taunton and also have arrest records pages: