Search Medford Released Inmates
Released inmate records for Medford are kept by two main offices. The Medford Police Department holds arrest and booking data from city arrests. Middlesex County runs the jail where most Medford inmates serve their time at the House of Correction in Billerica. There is no single online tool that pulls all of this data into one place. You need to check both the city police and the county sheriff's office to get a full picture. Massachusetts public records law gives you the right to ask for these records from both agencies, and neither one posts a live search tool on their site.
Medford Overview
Medford Police Released Inmate Data
The Medford Police Department is the first place to check for released inmate records tied to the city. When someone gets arrested in Medford, police create a booking record at the station. That record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the booking date. If the person posts bail or gets let go from the Medford station, their release shows up in city records.
Medford PD is at 100 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155. You can call the main line at (781) 395-1212. The records division can check if a person was booked at the Medford station. Give them a full name and date of birth. Staff will look it up. For a formal copy, you may need to file a written public records request. Walk-in requests are also an option during business hours.
Most people arrested in Medford don't stay at the police station for long. After booking, they either post bail or get moved to the Middlesex County jail in Billerica. Short holds stay on Medford PD records. Longer stays shift to the county system. So you may need to check both places when looking for released inmate records from Medford.
The Medford Police Department does not post an online inmate roster. There is no search tool on the city site for looking up who has been booked or released. All requests go through the records unit by phone, mail, or in person.
Middlesex County Jail and Medford Inmates
People arrested in Medford who can't post bail or who get sentenced to county time end up at the Middlesex County House of Correction. The jail sits at 269 Treble Cove Road, Billerica, MA 01862. The phone number is (978) 667-1711. This is where the bulk of Medford released inmate records live for anyone who served more than a day or two in custody.
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. They keep booking records, release dates, and full incarceration history for every person who passes through. Medford is one of many cities in Middlesex County that feeds into this system. If you are looking for someone who did time after a Medford arrest, the sheriff's office is the place to call.
The sheriff's main office is at 12 Gill Street, Suite 4700, Woburn, MA 01801. Call 781-960-2800 for general info.
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office website has general facility info.
The sheriff's site covers programs and contact info but does not have a public online inmate search tool. You won't find a live roster here. For actual released inmate data, you need to call or send a written request to the Records Access Officer.
Middlesex County does not use the VINELink notification system for its jail. This means you can't track Medford inmates through that tool at the county level. State prison inmates are a different story, which we cover below.
| Facility | Middlesex County House of Correction |
|---|---|
| Address | 269 Treble Cove Road Billerica, MA 01862 |
| Phone | (978) 667-1711 |
| Sheriff's Office | 12 Gill Street, Suite 4700 Woburn, MA 01801 |
| Sheriff Phone | 781-960-2800 |
Public Records Requests for Medford Released Inmates
Massachusetts public records law gives you the right to ask for released inmate records from both Medford and Middlesex County. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, any person can request public records. You don't need to live in Medford. You don't need to give a reason. The agency must respond within 10 business days.
For Medford Police records, send your request to the department at 100 Main Street. You can also use the Massachusetts public records request portal to file online. Be as specific as you can. Ask for booking records, release records, or arrest reports by name and date. The more detail you give, the faster it goes.
For county jail records, contact the Middlesex Sheriff's Office Records Access Officer, Megan McLatchey. The direct line is 781-960-2830. You can also email at Megan.McLatchey@middlesexsheriff.org. Put the full name and date of birth of the person you want to ask 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.
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office public records page has details on how to file your request with the county.
Medford city records fall under the same fee rules. 950 CMR 32.07 sets the fee schedule for all public agencies in the state. If a request gets denied, the agency must cite a specific exemption from M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26). You can appeal any denial to the Supervisor of Records in the Secretary of State's office.
Types of Medford Released Inmate Records
Several types of records tie into released inmates from Medford. Each one comes from a different office. Each has its own level of detail. Knowing what to ask for saves time and helps you get what you need on the first try.
- Booking records from Medford PD (name, charges, booking date)
- Release records from Middlesex County jail (release date, conditions)
- Arrest reports from Medford Police (incident details, officer notes)
- Court records from Medford District Court or Middlesex Superior Court
- Incarceration history from the sheriff's office
- State prison records from the Massachusetts DOC
Booking records are the simplest to get. They show basic info about the arrest and the person. Release records add the date and terms of release. Incarceration history covers the full stay, plus any transfers between facilities. Court records fill in the legal side with charges, pleas, and sentences.
Some things stay private. Medical records, mental health files, and juvenile records are not public. Social security numbers get taken out before release. Under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26), records that could risk jail security can be held back too. If any part of your Medford released inmate records request gets denied, the agency must tell you which exemption they used.
Medford Court Records for Released Inmates
Court records are a strong second path for finding Medford released inmate info. The Medford District Court handles most criminal cases that start with a Medford arrest. It sits at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155. The phone is (781) 306-2710. Serious felony cases go to Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn.
The Massachusetts Trial Court website lets you search case records by name. This covers all court locations in the state, including those in Middlesex County. You can find case numbers, hearing dates, and docket entries. Most criminal cases are open to the public. Some family and juvenile cases have limits.
For Medford cases, start with the district court. The clerk's office can help you look up a case. You can also get copies of court documents tied to a released inmate. Docket sheets show the full timeline of a case from arraignment through sentencing. These are public and available on request.
The Massachusetts court case search tool is another way to look up cases online. You can search by party name across all court locations. Results show case type, filing date, and status. This works for both civil and criminal cases.
State Resources for Medford Released Inmates
If someone from Medford was sent to state prison, their records are held by the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The DOC keeps data on all state prison inmates. This includes people convicted of serious crimes who got sentences over two and a half years.
The Massachusetts DOC website has a search tool for current inmates in state custody. Released inmate info from state prisons may need a public records request sent to the DOC directly.
The state VINE system and DOC tools cover people in state facilities. They fill in the gap for cases that went beyond county jail.
The VINELink system tracks inmates in state prisons across the country. You can search for a Medford person by name to see if they are in state custody or have been released. The tool also lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. Keep in mind that Middlesex County does not use VINE for its local jail, so this only works for state prison cases.
The iCORI system is run by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. 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 got out. The iCORI page on Mass.gov explains how to run a check.
DCJIS is at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150. The phone number is (617) 660-4600. iCORI pulls from a statewide database, so it covers Medford arrests no matter which court or jail handled the case.
How to Search for Medford Released Inmates
Start with what you know. If the person was arrested in Medford recently, call Medford PD first. If they served time in jail, call the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. If they went to state prison, use the DOC search or file a request.
Here is a quick path for most searches:
- Call Medford Police at (781) 395-1212 and ask the records unit about a specific person
- Call the Middlesex Sheriff's Office at 781-960-2800 for county jail records
- Check the Massachusetts Trial Court site for case records by name
- Run an iCORI check for $25 to get statewide conviction data
- File a public records request under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10 if you need formal copies
Each step gets you closer. Most simple searches can be done with a phone call. Formal requests take up to 10 business days. The iCORI system gives results fast once you pay the fee. Court records are often the quickest to access online since the Trial Court has a search tool on its site.
Keep in mind that no single database has all Medford released inmate records in one place. You are pulling from city, county, and state systems that don't always talk to each other. Be ready to make a few calls and file a request or two.
Middlesex County Released Inmate Records
Medford falls under Middlesex County for all jail and correctional matters. Every person booked into county custody from a Medford arrest goes through the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. The county page has full details on the sheriff's office, the House of Correction, records request steps, and contact info for every office involved in released inmate records across Middlesex County.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Medford and share the same area. Released inmates from any of these places may have passed through the same Middlesex County jail. If you are not sure where someone was held, check the county page or call the sheriff's office.