Chicopee Arrest Records
Arrest records for Chicopee, Massachusetts are maintained by the Chicopee Police Department and processed through the Hampden County court system. This page covers how to access police logs, court case files, CORI reports, and other criminal records for Chicopee and the surrounding area.
Chicopee Overview
Chicopee Police Department Records
The Chicopee Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. The station is at 110 Church Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. You can reach the records unit at (413) 592-6341. The department website is at chicopeema.gov/departments/police.
State law makes police arrest logs public. Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, departments must keep a daily log showing arrest dates, charges, and basic details for each person taken into custody. Contact Chicopee Police to ask about reviewing the log or getting copies. Some agencies post logs on their website; others provide them on request.
Formal public records requests are governed by MGL c. 66, § 10. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Staff search time is free for the first two hours, then $25 per hour after that. Submit your request in writing to the Chicopee Police records unit, by mail or in person.
Hampden County Court Records
Chicopee criminal cases are filed in Chicopee District Court or Hampden County Superior Court. The Superior Court is at 50 State Street, Springfield, which is just across the city border from Chicopee. District Court handles misdemeanors and lower-level charges. Superior Court takes on serious felonies and jury trials.
The Massachusetts Trial Court website lets you search case dockets at no cost. You can look up docket numbers, charges, and hearing dates online. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office at the relevant courthouse, and fees apply. Some older records are not online and require an in-person visit.
Certain records are closed. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Domestic violence records are restricted under MGL c. 41, § 97D. Sealed and expunged records will not come up in public searches, whether through the online portal or at the clerk's window.
The Hampden County District Attorney, Anthony D. Gulluni, prosecutes all criminal cases from Chicopee. The DA's office is at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA. Phone: (413) 747-1000. Website: hampdenda.com. Court files, once open, are public records accessible through the clerk's office.
CORI: Criminal Offender Record Information
Massachusetts tracks arrest and conviction history statewide through the CORI system. The law behind it is MGL c. 6, § 167. CORI covers anyone 18 or older who has been arrested or charged in the state. The database is not fully open to the public. Who can see what depends on the type of request and the reason for it.
You can get your own CORI for free. Use the iCORI system at mass.gov. Sign up, verify your identity, and request your report. Results typically come back quickly. You will see all arrests, charges, and outcomes linked to your name.
Under MGL c. 6, § 172, some records age off CORI after a set time. Misdemeanor convictions fall off after five years. Felony convictions fall off after ten. Non-conviction records, like dismissed charges or not-guilty outcomes, come off right away. Sealed records are excluded from standard results. For a full guide on CORI access rules, see mass.gov/cori.
Hampden County Sheriff's Office
The Hampden County Sheriff operates the Hampden County Correctional Center at 627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056, right next to Chicopee. Phone: (413) 858-0000. Website: hdshq.com. People arrested in Chicopee may be sent to this facility before arraignment or following court proceedings.
If you want to know whether someone is being held at the county facility, call the sheriff's office. They can confirm custody status. The sheriff does not maintain Chicopee Police arrest logs. Those records come from the police department.
For anyone serving time in state prison rather than a county jail, search the Department of Correction inmate database at mass.gov/doc. State prison and county jail are separate systems. A person in county custody will not appear in the DOC results.
Sex Offender Registry
Registered sex offenders in Chicopee can be found through the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board at mass.gov/sorb. You can search by name or zip code. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear in the public listing. Level 1 offenders are not shown to the general public.
Check the official SORB site for the most current data. Registry listings change as people move, update their registration, or are reclassified. Chicopee Police can also provide a printed list of registered offenders in the city on request.
Sealing and Expungement of Chicopee Records
If you have an arrest record tied to Chicopee and want to limit who can see it, Massachusetts law provides two main options: sealing and expungement. They are different processes with different outcomes.
Sealing is available under MGL c. 276, § 100A. A misdemeanor conviction can be sealed by petition three years after the case closes. For a felony conviction, the wait is seven years. The clock starts from conviction or release from custody, whichever comes later. A sealed record no longer appears on standard CORI checks, but it still exists and can be seen by courts and certain agencies.
Non-conviction records are handled under MGL c. 276, § 100C. If a charge ended in dismissal or a not-guilty verdict, it is removed from public CORI results automatically. No petition is required. These records should not appear on a standard check.
Expungement goes further than sealing. Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100E-100U, eligible records can be destroyed entirely. Eligibility is limited. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and certain other categories do not qualify. Every expungement must be approved by a judge. A legal aid office or private attorney in Hampden County can review your record and tell you whether you meet the requirements.
Additional Resources
Note: An arrest record shows that a charge was filed. It does not prove guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in court.
Massachusetts State Police may be involved in major cases in Chicopee alongside local officers. State Police public records can be requested at mass.gov/state-police-public-records.
For Hampden County records, the Hampden records portal is another starting point. Always check official court or police sources to confirm what you find. Third-party records may not reflect the latest case status or sealed records.
Legal aid services in Hampden County can help Chicopee residents with sealing petitions and CORI questions at no cost. The Massachusetts Bar Association referral line connects you with attorneys who handle criminal record matters in the Springfield and Chicopee area.
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Hampden County Records
Chicopee is in Hampden County. For county-wide arrest record information, court locations, and sheriff's office details, see the Hampden County arrest records page.