Cambridge Released Inmate Records
Cambridge released inmate records come from two main sources. The Cambridge Police Department handles arrest records and local booking data for people taken into custody in the city. Middlesex County runs the jail system where most Cambridge inmates serve their time. Searching for released inmates tied to Cambridge means working with both the city police and the county sheriff's office. There is no single search tool that pulls all of this together, so you need to know where to look and who to call to get the records you need from Cambridge.
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge Police Released Inmate Data
The Cambridge Police Department is the first stop for many released inmate searches tied to the city. When someone gets arrested in Cambridge, the police create a booking record. That record stays with the department. It has the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the date they were booked. If the person posts bail or gets released from the Cambridge police station, that release shows up in city records too.
Cambridge PD sits at 125 Sixth Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. The main phone line is 617-349-3300. You can call the records division to ask about a specific person. Give them a full name and date of birth. Staff can check if someone was booked at the Cambridge station and when they were released. For a formal copy, you may need to file a written request.
The Cambridge Police Department website has contact info and some details about how to reach the records unit.
The city site covers department info and services. It does not have a live inmate search tool, but it tells you how to contact the right people for Cambridge released inmate records.
| Department | Cambridge Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 Sixth Street Cambridge, MA 02142 |
| Phone | 617-349-3300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Most people arrested in Cambridge do not stay at the police station long. After booking, they either post bail or get moved to the Middlesex County jail in Billerica. Short holds stay on Cambridge PD records. Longer stays shift to the county system. This is why you sometimes need to check both places when searching for released inmate records in Cambridge.
Middlesex County Jail and Cambridge Inmates
People arrested in Cambridge who cannot post bail or who get sentenced to county time end up at the Middlesex County House of Correction. The facility is at 269 Treble Cove Road, Billerica, MA 01862. The phone number is (978) 667-1711. This is where the bulk of Cambridge released inmate records live for anyone who served more than a day or two in custody.
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office runs the jail. They keep booking records, release dates, and incarceration history for every person who passes through. Cambridge makes up a good share of the inmates in this system since it is the county seat and one of the most populated cities in Middlesex County. If you are looking for someone who did time after a Cambridge arrest, the sheriff's office is the place to call.
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office website has general facility info but does not offer a public online inmate lookup tool.
The sheriff's site covers programs and contact details. For actual released inmate data, you need to call or send a written request.
Note: The Middlesex Sheriff's Office does not use the VINELink notification system, so you cannot track Cambridge inmates through that service.
Cambridge Released Inmate Public Records Requests
Massachusetts public records law gives you the right to ask for released inmate records from both Cambridge and Middlesex County. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, any person can request public records. You do not need to live in Cambridge or even in Massachusetts. You do not need to say why you want the records. The agency must respond within 10 business days.
For Cambridge Police records, send your request to the department at 125 Sixth Street. You can also use the Massachusetts public records request portal to file online. Be specific about what you want. Ask for booking records, release records, or arrest reports by name and date. The more detail you give, the faster the response.
For county jail records, contact the Middlesex Sheriff's Office Records Access Officer. The direct line is 781-960-2830. You can email your request too. Put the full name and date of birth of the person you are asking about. Under state law, the first four hours of search time are free. After that, the office can charge $25 per hour. Paper copies cost $0.05 per page.
Cambridge city records fall under the same fee rules. M.G.L. c. 66, § 6A sets the fee schedule for all public agencies in Massachusetts. If a request gets denied, the agency must cite a specific exemption from M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26). You can appeal a denial to the Supervisor of Records in the Secretary of State's office.
Types of Cambridge Released Inmate Records
Several types of records tie into Cambridge released inmates. Each one comes from a different office, and each has its own level of detail. Knowing what to ask for saves time.
- Booking records from Cambridge PD (name, charges, booking date)
- Release records from Middlesex County jail (release date, terms)
- Arrest reports from Cambridge Police (incident details)
- Court records from Middlesex Superior or District Court
- Incarceration history from the sheriff's office
Booking records are the simplest to get. They show basic info about the arrest and the person. Release records add the date and conditions of release. Incarceration history covers the full stay, including any transfers between facilities. Court records fill in the legal side with charges, pleas, and sentences. All of these are public records in Massachusetts unless a specific exemption applies.
Some things stay private. Medical records, mental health files, and juvenile records are not public. Social security numbers get redacted before release. Under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26), records that could risk jail security can also be held back. If any part of your Cambridge released inmate records request gets denied, the agency must tell you which exemption they used.
Cambridge Court Records for Released Inmates
Court records are a strong second path for finding Cambridge released inmate info. The Cambridge District Court handles most criminal cases that start with a Cambridge arrest. Serious felony cases go to Middlesex Superior Court. Both courts keep detailed case files that show charges, sentences, and outcomes.
The Massachusetts Trial Court website lets you search case records by name. This covers all court locations including those in Middlesex County. You can find case numbers, hearing dates, and docket entries. Some family and juvenile cases have limits on what shows up, but most criminal cases are open to the public.
Cambridge District Court is at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155. The phone is (781) 306-2710. For Superior Court cases from Cambridge, the Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn at 200 TradeCenter handles those. Call (781) 939-2700. Court clerks can help you look up a case or get copies of court documents tied to a Cambridge released inmate.
The iCORI system run by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services is another option. For a $25 fee, anyone can look up Criminal Offender Record Information. Results cover the whole state and show conviction records. This can tell you if someone served time and when they were released. The DCJIS office is at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150, phone (617) 660-4600.
Note: Court records and jail records are kept by different offices, so you may need to check both for a full picture of a Cambridge released inmate's case.
Middlesex County Released Inmate Records
Cambridge is the county seat of Middlesex County. All county jail records for people arrested in Cambridge go through the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. The county page has full details on the sheriff's office, the House of Correction, records request procedures, and contact info for every office involved in released inmate records across Middlesex County.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Cambridge and fall in the same area. Released inmates from any of these places may have passed through the same Middlesex County jail system. If you are not sure where someone was held, check the county page or call the sheriff's office.