Access Framingham Police Records

Framingham police records are held by the Framingham Police Department and can be requested through the city's online portal or in person at the station. The city became a full municipality in 2018 and sits in Middlesex County west of Boston. You can search for incident reports, arrest logs, and crash records from Framingham through the department's records division. This page covers the steps to request police records in Framingham, including the online portal, fees, hours, and which county agencies also hold related records.

Framingham Police Records Division

The Framingham Police Department has a records division that handles all requests for police records in the city. Lt. Chris Eliadi oversees the division. Staff can help you find incident reports, arrest records, crash data, and other files on hand at the station. The office has specific hours that differ from the department's general hours.

Walk-in visits work best during morning hours. The office closes early on Fridays. Call (508) 532-5920 before you visit if you want to make sure someone is available to help with your request. Bring a photo ID and any case numbers or details you have.

Note: Friday hours end at 1:00 PM, so arrive early if you plan a Friday visit.

Framingham Police Records Portal

Framingham runs an online records request portal through FOIA Direct. The Framingham records portal lets you submit a public records request without visiting the station. You fill out a form with your details and describe the records you need. The system tracks your request so you can check its status online.

The portal is the fastest way to make a request. Include the date of the incident, names of people involved, and the type of report you want. A clear, detailed request helps the records division find what you need without back-and-forth. Once submitted, the city must respond within 10 business days. Framingham does extend this to 15 business days in cases where the standard period would be too burdensome, as allowed under state rules.

The city's Records Access Officer is P.J. Iversen. You can reach the RAO at 508-532-5602 or by email at rao@framinghamma.gov. If you have questions about a pending request or need help with the portal, the RAO's office can assist.

Framingham Records Training Resources

Framingham provides training materials about its records processes. The Framingham Records Training page has information about how the city handles public records, what types of records are available, and how staff are trained to respond to requests.

This resource gives you an idea of how the city approaches transparency. It shows the standards that staff follow when they process your request. Understanding these standards can help you write better requests that get results faster.

Framingham Police Records Fees

Framingham charges the same fees as other Massachusetts agencies under 950 CMR 32.08. Standard copies are $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the city charges $25 per hour. If the total cost will be high, the records division should let you know before doing the work.

Crash reports can also be ordered through the BuyCrash portal for a small per-report fee. This state-run tool is available around the clock. Framingham crash reports usually appear on the site within about a week after the officer files them. If your report is not there yet, call the records division at (508) 532-5920 to ask about it.

Note: The city will notify you in advance if your request will cost more than $0.05 per page in search fees.

Framingham Records and State Law

All Framingham police records fall under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Under M.G.L. c.66 §10, you have a right to access public records from any government agency in the state. The law requires a response within 10 business days. Framingham can extend this to 15 business days if the request is large or complex, but they have to explain why they need the extra time.

Records tied to open investigations may be exempt under M.G.L. c.4 §7(26). If the department denies your request, they must tell you which exemption applies. You can appeal any denial to the Supervisor of Records at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office. The appeal is free and can be filed online. Under M.G.L. c.66 §10A, you also have the option of going to court to challenge a denial.

Middlesex County Records for Framingham

Framingham is part of Middlesex County. The Middlesex County District Attorney handles prosecution of criminal cases from the city. The DA's office keeps its own records on cases it prosecutes. Court records can be searched through MassCourts, the state's free online case lookup. You can search by name or case number to find docket information, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office manages custody records for people held at county facilities. The sheriff can be reached at (781) 960-2800. For state-level criminal history checks, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services runs the CORI system. A personal check costs $25 and covers all Massachusetts courts, not just Framingham.

Middlesex County Police Records

Framingham is in Middlesex County. The county DA and sheriff handle prosecution and custody records for Framingham cases. For more on county resources, visit the Middlesex County police records page.

View Middlesex County Police Records

Nearby Cities

Several other cities in the MetroWest area and Middlesex County have their own police records pages.

• Newton
• Waltham
• Brookline
• Worcester