Plymouth Arrest Records
Arrest records for Plymouth, Massachusetts are kept by the Plymouth Police Department and processed through Plymouth County courts. This page explains how to find police logs, court case records, CORI reports, and other criminal records for anyone arrested in Plymouth.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth Police Department Records
The Plymouth Police Department handles law enforcement for the town. Their office is at 20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360. Reach them by phone at (508) 830-4218. The department website is at plymouthpolice.com. You can also send records requests by email to records@plymouthpolice.com.
Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, police departments in Massachusetts must make their daily logs public. Plymouth Police keep these logs, which show arrest dates, the names of those arrested, and the charges filed. The logs are a quick way to check recent arrest activity.
To request records online, visit plymouthpolice.com, click the "Records Request" link, fill out the form, and submit it electronically. Response times follow MGL c. 66, § 10, which gives agencies 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Staff time for searches is free for the first two hours, then $25 per hour. In-person visits are welcome Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Accident reports typically cost $5 to $10.
Plymouth County Court Records
Criminal cases from Plymouth go through Plymouth District Court or Plymouth County Superior Court. The Superior Court sits at 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, and can be reached at (508) 747-8400. District Court handles lower-level charges. Superior Court takes on more serious felonies and jury trials.
Court records are searchable online through the Massachusetts Trial Court portal. Basic docket information is free. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office. Fees vary by document type. Not all records are open. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Records involving domestic violence are not public under MGL c. 41, § 97D.
Cases that were dismissed or ended in a not-guilty verdict are treated differently under the law. Non-conviction records seal automatically under MGL c. 276, § 100C. That means these cases will not show up in standard searches. If you think a record should be sealed and it still appears, a court clerk can help you understand your options.
CORI: Criminal Offender Record Information
Massachusetts runs a statewide criminal history system called CORI. It is governed by MGL c. 6, § 167. CORI covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes for anyone 18 or older. The system is not fully open to the public. Who can see what depends on the purpose of the request.
People can get their own CORI for free through the iCORI online system. Set up an account, confirm your identity, and request your report. Results usually come back fast. You will see all arrests, charges, and how each case ended.
Some records age off over time. Under MGL c. 6, § 172, misdemeanor convictions drop off CORI after five years. Felony convictions drop off after ten years. Non-conviction records come off right away. Sealed records are removed from standard CORI reports entirely. The state has more detail at mass.gov CORI guidance.
Plymouth County Sheriff's Office
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office is at 24 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360, just down the road from the police department. Phone: (508) 830-6200. Website: plymouthcountysheriff.com. The sheriff operates the Plymouth County Correctional Facility, where people held after arrest in Plymouth may be taken.
The sheriff's office handles custody and transport. They do not maintain arrest records from local police. If you need to find out whether someone is held at the facility, call the number above. For someone in state prison rather than county jail, check the Massachusetts Department of Correction inmate database at mass.gov/doc.
District Attorney: Plymouth County
District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz leads prosecution for all Plymouth County cases, including those from Plymouth. The office is at 32 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA. Phone: (508) 584-8120. Website: plymouthda.com.
The DA does not give out individual arrest records to the public. Once a case goes to court, though, the file becomes part of the public court record. You can access it through the court clerk's office. Press releases for notable cases are posted on the DA's website as well.
Sex Offender Registry
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board keeps a public database at mass.gov/sorb. Search by name or zip code. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders appear in the public search. Level 1 offenders are not listed publicly. The registry is separate from arrest records but is often checked alongside them.
Sealing and Expungement in Plymouth
If you have a Plymouth arrest record and want to limit access to it, Massachusetts has two main paths: sealing and expungement. Sealing under MGL c. 276, § 100A lets you petition the court to hide a conviction from most searches. Misdemeanor convictions can be sealed after three years. Felony convictions require a seven-year wait. The clock starts from the conviction date or the date of release, whichever comes later.
Expungement goes further. Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100E-100U, eligible records can be removed entirely rather than just sealed. Not every case qualifies. Cases involving violence, certain sex offenses, or other serious factors are generally not eligible. A judge must approve the request.
Additional Resources
Note: An arrest record shows a charge was filed. It does not mean the person was found guilty. Everyone is presumed innocent unless convicted by a court.
Massachusetts State Police also hold public records. You can submit requests at mass.gov/state-police-public-records. State Police may work alongside Plymouth Police on larger cases.
For Plymouth County arrest records through a third-party portal, see the Plymouth records portal. Always confirm what you find against official court or police sources before relying on it.
Local legal aid organizations serve Plymouth County residents who need help with CORI matters, sealing, or expungement. The Massachusetts Bar Association can connect you with an attorney who handles these issues.
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Plymouth County Records
Plymouth is the county seat of Plymouth County. For county-wide arrest record information, court locations, and full sheriff's office details, see the Plymouth County arrest records page.