Franklin County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Franklin County are handled by local town police departments and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Greenfield. This is one of the more rural counties in Massachusetts, sitting in the northwest part of the state. Franklin County arrest records are public, and you can search them through the sheriff's office, local police, the courts, or the statewide CORI system. One thing to know up front: the sheriff's office does not maintain police reports or arrest records directly. Those come from the police department that made the arrest. The sheriff runs the jail and handles inmate records.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates a House of Correction and Jail at 160 Elm Street in Greenfield. The mailing address is P.O. Box 868, Greenfield, MA 01302. Call (413) 774-4014 to reach the main line. The Records Access Officer is Captain Jason Yuryan, available at extension 2191. For records requests, email records@fcso-ma.us. The fax number is (413) 772-1073.

The facility houses both male and female offenders who are awaiting trial or serving sentences of 2.5 years or less. It is important to know that the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is not a police department or a court. It does not arrest people. If you want the actual arrest report or police log, you need to contact the police department where the arrest happened. The sheriff's office has inmate records for people currently or previously in their custody.

The Massachusetts DCJIS website provides statewide tools for searching criminal records that cover Franklin County.

The screenshot above shows the state DCJIS portal, which manages criminal record searches across all Massachusetts counties including Franklin County.

Search Franklin County Arrest Records

There are four main ways to look up recent arrests in Franklin County. The best choice depends on what you need. For current inmates, check the sheriff's website first. For arrest details, go to the police department that made the arrest.

The sheriff's website has an inmate search tool. Enter a name or booking number to see who is in custody. The search is free. You can also call (413) 774-4014 to ask about an inmate by phone, though the office may handle phone requests at its own discretion.

For court records from Franklin County arrests, use the MassCourts portal. This free online tool covers all courts in the county. The Franklin County Superior Court is at the Franklin County Justice Center, 43 Hope Street in Greenfield. Call (413) 775-7400 for the clerk's office. The Greenfield District Court is in the same building at (413) 774-5533. There is also an Orange District Court at 1 Court Square in Orange, reachable at (978) 544-8277.

The state iCORI system gives you a criminal history check for $25 (personal) or $50 (open access). Results are instant for online searches. You need a valid Massachusetts ID to create an account with the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services.

The Massachusetts Trial Court portal lets you search court case records that stem from Franklin County arrests.

The screenshot above shows the MassCourts portal where you can search criminal case records from Franklin County courts for free.

Note: Local police daily logs are free to inspect at the station. Some Franklin County departments also publish press logs.

Franklin County Arrest Data

Franklin County recorded 1,466 total arrests in 2023. Adults made up 97.8% of those arrests. Juveniles accounted for 3.2%. The most common charge was simple assault, with 214 arrests. Drug offenses led to 134 arrests. Shoplifting was responsible for 57 arrests.

Breaking it down further, 932 arrests fell under Group B offenses (things like disorderly conduct, DUI, and trespassing). Crimes against persons totaled 228 arrests. Crimes against property came to 154. Crimes against society (like drug and weapon charges) added another 152. These numbers come from all police departments across Franklin County, not just the sheriff's office.

All of these arrest records are public under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10. Each police department that made the arrest keeps its own records.

Franklin County Public Records

To request arrest records from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, you can email records@fcso-ma.us, send a letter to 160 Elm Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 (attention: Records/Capt. Jason Yuryan), or visit in person during business hours. Phone requests are handled at the discretion of the office. The response time is 10 business days per M.G.L. c. 66, § 10. Inspection is free. Copies have a small fee for printing and mailing.

A public arrest record in Franklin County includes the person's name, race, gender, date of birth, last known address, arrest date and number, offense description, statute violated, arrest status, court charges, warrant details, weapon or drug info, detention location, booking number, and court dates. Some records are restricted. Domestic violence and abuse records have legal protections. Juvenile records, sealed records, and records from open investigations are not available under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26).

Sealing Franklin County Arrests

Arrest records in Franklin County do not go away on their own. You have to file to seal or expunge them. Under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A, misdemeanor convictions can be sealed after 3 years. Felonies take 7 years. Non-conviction records (dismissals, not guilty findings) can be sealed without a waiting period under § 100C. The 2023 Commonwealth v. J.F. ruling made not guilty findings seal on their own.

Check your eligibility at the state sealing portal. The Massachusetts Probation Service processes sealing petitions. Call (617) 557-0225 for help. Expungement is available under stricter rules through M.G.L. c. 276, §§ 100E-100U. It applies mainly to offenses before age 21 or records made in error.

Towns in Franklin County

Franklin County has no cities large enough for a dedicated page on this site. Greenfield is the county seat and largest town. Other notable towns include Montague, Deerfield, Shelburne, Orange, Sunderland, and Erving. Each town has its own police department. Arrest records come from the department that made the arrest, not from the sheriff's office.

Nearby Counties

Franklin County sits in the northwest part of Massachusetts. These counties border it and each has its own sheriff's office and court system.