Brockton Arrest Records
Arrest records for Brockton, Massachusetts are maintained by the Brockton Police Department and processed through the Plymouth County court system. This page covers how to find police logs, court case records, CORI reports, and related criminal records for Brockton residents and anyone arrested in the city.
Brockton Overview
Brockton Police Department Records
The Brockton Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. The department is located at 7 Commercial Street, Brockton, MA 02302. You can reach them by phone at (508) 941-0234. Chief Brenda I. Perez has led the department since 2022.
Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, police departments must keep their daily logs open to the public. Brockton Police post arrest logs and daily activity reports on their website at brocktonpolice.com. These logs show arrest dates, charges, and basic identifying details.
To request records, visit the Brockton Police website and click the "Public Records Request" link. Fill out the online form, submit it, and you can track the status of your request through the portal. Some records may need an in-person pickup or can be mailed to you. Response time is governed by MGL c. 66, § 10, which gives agencies 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.05 per page, and staff time is free for the first two hours.
Plymouth County Court Records
Most Brockton criminal cases go through Brockton District Court or Brockton Superior Court. The Superior Court is at 215 Main Street, Brockton. District Court handles misdemeanors and lower-level felonies. Superior Court handles more serious felonies and jury trials.
Court records are available through the Massachusetts Trial Court website. You can search case dockets online for free. Certified copies of case records require a fee and must be requested from the clerk's office at the courthouse.
Not all records are open. Cases involving juveniles are sealed by law. Domestic violence records are not public under MGL c. 41, § 97D. Records that have been sealed or expunged will not appear in searches.
CORI: Criminal Offender Record Information
Massachusetts keeps a statewide criminal history system called CORI, governed by MGL c. 6, § 167. This system tracks arrests, charges, and dispositions for anyone 18 or older. CORI records are not fully public. Access depends on who is asking and why.
Individuals can get their own CORI for free through the iCORI online system. Create an account, verify your identity, and request your report. Results usually come back right away. You will see all arrests, charges, and outcomes on your record.
Under MGL c. 6, § 172, certain records age off CORI over time. Misdemeanor convictions drop off after five years. Felony convictions drop off after ten years. Non-conviction records, meaning dismissed charges or not-guilty verdicts, come off immediately. But sealed records are removed from standard CORI reports entirely.
For more on CORI rules, the state has a full guide at mass.gov.
Plymouth County Sheriff's Office
The Plymouth County Sheriff operates the Plymouth County Correctional Facility at 24 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360. Phone: (508) 830-6200. People held after arrest in Brockton may be transferred to this facility. The sheriff's office can confirm whether someone is in custody but does not keep arrest records from local police.
If you need to locate someone in state prison rather than county jail, check the Massachusetts Department of Correction inmate database at mass.gov/doc. The DOC database covers state prison inmates only, not local jail holds or people who have been released.
District Attorney: Plymouth County
District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz handles prosecution for Plymouth County, including all criminal cases arising in Brockton. The DA's office is at 32 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA. Phone: (508) 584-8120. Website: plymouthda.com.
The DA's office does not provide individual arrest records to the public. However, case files that have gone to court become part of the public court record and can be accessed through the clerk's office. The DA may also issue press releases for notable cases, which can be found on their website.
Sex Offender Registry
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board maintains a public database at mass.gov/sorb. You can search by name or zip code. The Brockton Police website also has a sex offender registry map showing Level 2 and Level 3 offenders registered in the city. Level 1 offenders are not listed in the public database.
Sealing and Expungement
If you have a Brockton arrest record and want to limit who can see it, Massachusetts offers sealing and expungement. Under MGL c. 276, § 100A, you can petition to seal a misdemeanor conviction after three years and a felony conviction after seven years. Waiting periods start from the date of conviction or release from custody, whichever is later.
Non-conviction records seal automatically under MGL c. 276, § 100C. If you were charged but the case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, that record should not appear on standard CORI checks without a court order.
Expungement is available under MGL c. 276, §§ 100E-100U for certain cases. Expungement removes the record entirely, not just seals it. Eligibility is limited. Cases involving violence, sex offenses, or certain other factors generally do not qualify. A judge must approve all expungement requests.
Additional Resources
Note: Arrest records show a charge was filed, not that a person is guilty. All individuals are presumed innocent until convicted in court.
Massachusetts State Police also maintain public records. You can request State Police records at mass.gov/state-police-public-records. State Police may be involved in major crimes in Brockton alongside the local department.
If you need help with a record-related legal issue, Plymouth County Legal Aid and other nonprofit legal services serve Brockton residents. The Massachusetts Bar Association can also help you find a local attorney who handles CORI matters or expungement petitions.
For Plymouth County court records specifically, check the Plymouth records portal as an additional starting point. Always verify information from official court or police sources.
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Plymouth County Records
Brockton is in Plymouth County. For county-wide arrest record information, court locations, and sheriff's office details, see the Plymouth County arrest records page.