Franklin County Arrest, Court, and Public Records
Franklin County in Massachusetts is a geographical region whose county seat is Greenfield. The county does not operate a government structure. Most public records are maintained by the Massachusetts State Agencies and a few regional offices run by locally elected officials, including the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
The Massachusetts Public Records Act guarantees interested persons access to all public records without a statement of purpose. Consequently, members of the Public may query Massachusetts state agencies for Franklin County arrest, court, and vital records, among other public records generated within the County. However, for Franklin County records that prove particularly elusive, the search functions provided by record finding websites like StateRecords.org are an efficient retrieval alternative.
What Are Franklin County Arrest Records?
Franklin County arrest records are official documents generated from individuals’ arrests that occurred within Franklin County. These records typically contain the nature of the offense committed and the arrestee’s personal information. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office generates and disseminates Franklin County arrest records.
Crime Statistics
All the law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts, including those of Franklin County in 2018, reported a total of 110,533 index crimes. The highest reported crime type was larceny-theft, which had 66,728 incidences. Others were 136 murder and non-negligent manslaughter, 2, 410 rapes, 4,143 robberies, 16, 648 aggravated assaults, 13, 862 burglaries, and 6, 606 motor vehicle thefts.
Compared to 2014, which had a reported total of 151,666 crimes, in 2018, there was a decline of 27.1% in the number of crimes in Massachusetts. The 5-year trend showed that incidences of all index crimes dropped, except for murder and rape. Murder (3.0%), and rape (10.6%) rates increased while robbery (31.4%), aggravated assault (7.8%), burglary (44.5%), larceny-theft (27.5%), and motor vehicle theft (1.8%) rates all dropped in that same year.
What Are Franklin County Criminal Records?
Franklin County criminal records are official documents that contain the history of Individual crimes that occurred within the boundaries of Franklin County. The county’s criminal record typically contains arrests, convictions, sentences, and the subject’s personal information. The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services is a repository to Franklin County criminal records and those of the entire state.
How Do I Get Franklin County Criminal Records?
The Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information (DCJIS) Services keeps records of criminal history for the entire state, including those of Franklin County. The department disseminates criminal records with the aid of the Criminal Offender Record Information System, an online repository of the state’s criminal records. This service requires users to create an account to access the database.
The cost of obtaining a copy of a Franklin County criminal record is $25 payable by check or money order. A requester must present a valid proof of identification in the process of requesting a Franklin County criminal record. Alternatively, requesters may contact the office of the DCJIS at:
200 Arlington St.
Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: (617) 660-4600
Fax: (617) 660-4613
How to Find Franklin County Sex Offender Information
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) is responsible for registering convicted sex offenders in Massachusetts. The Board maintains a Sex Offender Register where residents can look up information on Franklin County sex offenders. Interested persons may query the database for information about level 3 and level 2 sex offenders. However, information on Level 1 sex offenders are not available to the public.
To find information on Franklin County level 2 sex offender not available on the online registry, contact the Sex Offender Registry Board’s office at:
P.O. Box 329
North Billerica, MA 01862
Phone: (978) 740-6400
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Franklin County Jail?
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office manages the Franklin County Jail. Persons eligible to visit inmates in the county jail are those who have been pre-approved by the jail administrator as requested by inmates. Visitors must present a valid government-issued at every visit. Visitors must be appropriately dressed and be on the facility premises at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Inmate visitation days and hours at the Franklin County jail largely depends on the POD type housing the inmates as listed:
POD A
Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday- 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday- 4:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
POD B
Tuesday- 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday- 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
POD C
Thursday- 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Saturday- 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
POD D
Wednesday- 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Saturday- 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
Wednesday- 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Friday- 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
MINIMUM SECURITY
Wednesday- 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Saturday- 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
KIMBALL HOUSE
Friday- 5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Sunday- 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Visitations are conducted at:
Franklin County Jail and House of Correction
160 Elm Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: (413) 774-4014
Where and How to Find Franklin County Inmate Information
The Massachusetts Department of Corrections hosts information on all the inmates housed in the state’s jail facilities on VINELink. Interested persons may query this online database to fetch Franklin County inmate information. Alternatively, find Franklin County inmate information by contacting the office of the county’s Jail and House of correction at:
160 Elm Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: (413) 774-4014
What Are Franklin County Court Records?
Franklin County court records are official documents of all legal proceedings generated and maintained by Franklin County courts. The Franklin County courts consist of Superior Courts, District Courts, Probate and Family Courts, Housing Courts, and Juvenile Courts. The jurisdiction of courts over cases is typically determined by case type, but several courts share jurisdiction over some particular case types.
Location of All Courts in Franklin County
The names, physical addresses and contact information of all the Courts in Franklin County include:
Franklin County Superior Court
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
Greenfield, MA 01302
Phone: (413) 775-7400
Fax: (413) 774-4770
Greenfield District Court
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
Greenfield, MA 01302
Phone: (413) 774-5533
Fax: (413) 774-5328
Orange District Court
1 Court Square
Orange, MA 01364
Phone: (978) 544-8277
Fax: (978) 544-5204
Franklin Probate and Family Court
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
P.O. Box 590
Greenfield, MA 01302
Phone: (413) 774-7011
Fax: (413) 774-3829
Western Housing Court - Greenfield Session
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: (413) 748-7838
Fax: (413) 732-4607
Western Housing Court - Springfield Session
37 Elm Street
P.O. Box 559
Springfield, MA 01102
Phone: (413) 748-7838
Fax: (413) 732-4607
Greenfield Juvenile Court
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
Greenfield, MA 01302
Phone: (413) 775-0014
Orange Juvenile Court
1 Court Square
Orange, MA 01364
Phone: (978) 544-5125
What Are Franklin County Vital Records?
Franklin County Vital records are official documents of birth, death, divorce, and marriage that occurred within the limits of the County. The Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics maintains Franklin County birth, death, and marriage records, while the county probate court keeps divorce records.
Where and How to Get Franklin County Divorce Records
The Franklin Probate and Family Court is responsible for maintaining and disseminating divorce records in Franklin County. Obtaining copies of divorce records in Massachusetts is free, but a requester must provide a valid government-issued ID. The Clerk of Franklin Probate and Family Court is responsible for retrieving divorce records upon request.
Request for Franklin County divorce records via mail or in-person at:
Franklin County Justice Center
43 Hope Street
P.O. Box 590
Greenfield, MA 01302
Phone: (413) 774-7011
Fax: (413) 774-3829
Where and How to Get Franklin County Marriage Records
The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics of the state of Massachusetts is a repository for Franklin County marriage records. These records may be accessed by either of the spouses or persons with genuine interest. A requesting party must provide a valid proof of identification as part of the process. A copy of a marriage record in Massachusetts via mail is $32, while an in-person request costs $20, payable by cash, money order, or check.
To obtain a Franklin County marriage record, send a completed application in-person or via mail with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
150 Mount Venom Street, 1st Floor
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: (617) 740-2600
Where and How to Get Franklin County Birth Records
Franklin County Birth records are maintained and disseminated by the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. A requesting party must either be the record owner, immediate relative, or a person with genuine interest. A valid government-issued ID is required to request a copy of a Franklin County birth record. It costs $32 to obtain a certified copy of a birth record via mail. For in-person requests, the cost is $20. These are payable by cash (for in-person request), check, or money order.
Request a copy of Franklin Birth record by sending/submitting a completed application via mail or in-person to:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
150 Mount Venom Street, 1st Floor
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: (617) 740-2600
Be sure to accompany the application by a self-addressed stamped envelope and a proof of payment.
Where and How to Get Franklin County Death Records
Franklin County Death records are only accessible by the immediate relatives of the deceased or other persons with tangible interests, all of who must provide valid proof of identification. Death records may be obtained via mail from the Massachusettes Registry of Vital Records and Statistics at $32 and $20 when done in-person, payable via money order, check, or cash. Any requests sent via mail must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a proof of payment.
To obtain a certified copy of Franklin County death record, send a completed application via mail or in-person to/at:
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
150 Mount Venom Street, 1st Floor
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: (617) 740-2600
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
