Medford Police Records
Medford police records are held by the Medford Police Department at 100 Main Street. The department's Central Records unit handles public requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and other police documents. You can also go through the city's Law Department for broader public records requests. Medford has set hours for record pickups and a dedicated records phone line. This page covers how to search for Medford police records, what the request process looks like, and what to expect in terms of fees, timelines, and legal requirements.
Medford at a Glance
Medford Police Department Records
The Medford Police Department is at 100 Main St, Medford, MA 02155. The Central Records unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on weekends. Call 781-391-6760 for records questions. The fax number is 781-219-3695. These are the main contact points for getting police records from Medford.
The Medford Police Department website has details on the department's units, services, and contact information. The site can help you figure out which division holds the records you need. Below is what the Medford Police website looks like.
From this page you can find phone numbers and learn about the department's structure and services.
Medford is part of Middlesex County. Criminal cases from the city go through the Middlesex County court system. Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10, the department must respond to records requests within 10 business days.
Medford Records Access Officer
The city of Medford has a Records Access Officer (RAO) through the Law Department. The RAO handles formal public records requests for all city departments, including the police department. You can reach the RAO by emailing publicrecords@medford-ma.gov or by mail at 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
The Medford public records request page explains how to submit a formal request through the city. Below is what the public records page looks like.
This page shows you how to file a request and what info to include.
Once you submit a request, the RAO has 10 business days to respond. If your request is large, they may send a fee estimate first. The city will not start work on requests that cost more than $25 without letting you know. You can narrow the request at that point to bring the cost down. Medford has had some compliance issues in the past with public records, so if you run into delays, an appeal to the Supervisor of Records may be needed.
Note: For police-specific records, you can go directly to the Central Records unit at the station instead of the Law Department RAO.
How to Request Medford Police Records
There are several ways to request Medford police records. You can visit the Central Records unit at the station during business hours. Call ahead at 781-391-6760 to check availability. You can also send a written request by email, fax, or mail. Include the date of the incident, the type of record, and any names or report numbers tied to your request.
For court records from Medford cases, the MassCourts system lets you search for cases in the Medford District Court and Middlesex County courts. You can look up docket entries, hearing dates, and case status online. MassCourts does not show the full police reports, though. For those, go through the police department directly.
Crash reports from Medford are on BuyCrash.com. That site lets you search for motor vehicle accident reports by date, name, or report number. Each report costs about $20.
Medford Police Records Fees
Medford follows the state fee schedule under 950 CMR 32.08. Copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of search time are free. After that, $25 per hour applies. The city sends a fee estimate for any request that will cost more than $25 before they begin work.
Inspecting records in person costs nothing. Fees only apply to copies. Most single-report requests fall within the free search window and cost little or nothing beyond the per-page copy fee.
Legal Rules for Medford Records
Massachusetts public records law applies to every Medford police record. Under M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7(26), some information can be withheld. Active investigations, juvenile records, and certain victim details are exempt. Everything else in the report must be released when asked for.
If the city denies your request or fails to respond on time, you can appeal. Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A, file a petition with the Supervisor of Records at the Secretary of State's office. The supervisor issues a decision within 10 business days. If the denial stands, you can take it to Superior Court. The court may award legal fees if you win the case.
CORI records, which track criminal history across the state, are handled by the DCJIS. These records are separate from local Medford police reports and cost $25 per check under M.G.L. Chapter 6, Sections 167-178.
Note: 911 recordings from Medford can be requested through the State 911 Department for wireless calls.
Middlesex County Police Records
Medford is in Middlesex County. The county court system processes criminal cases from Medford. For county-level records and resources, check the Middlesex County page.
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