Search Revere Released Inmates
Released inmate records in Revere are held by the Revere Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. There is no single online database that lists all bookings and releases for the city. Instead, you need to work with the local police records division or the county jail system depending on where the person was held. The Revere Police Department keeps arrest logs and booking data for people processed at the station. Suffolk County handles inmates who are held past their initial booking or transferred to the county facility in Boston.
Revere Overview
Revere Police Released Inmate Records
The Revere Police Department is the main local source for released inmate records. When someone is arrested in Revere, the department creates a booking record that tracks the arrest date, charges, and release status. These records fall under the state public records law and are open to the public in most cases. The police station is at 400 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151. The main line is 781-284-1212. For records, call 781-286-8330.
The records division has set hours. They are open Monday through Thursday from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM. Walk-in requests are fine during those times. Bring a valid photo ID. You will also need the incident number, date, time, and location if you have them. The more details you give, the faster the staff can pull your file.
There is one thing to watch out for. The records department does not accept cash. You must pay with a bank check, personal check, or business check. They also will not fax reports to you. So plan to pick them up in person or have them mailed.
The Revere Police website has a page for the Records Department that lists what types of reports you can get. Crash reports, theft reports, larceny and burglary reports, vandalism reports, and assault reports are all on the list. You need to confirm that a report was actually filed before you request a copy. If no report exists, there is nothing to pull.
The Revere Police Department website at reverepolice.org is the best starting point. It has contact info, department pages, and links to the public records request portal.
Captain Thomas Malone serves as the Records Access Officer for the department. You can reach him by email at Records@reverepolice.org. If you have questions about what records are available or how to file a request, that email is a good place to start.
Public Records Requests in Revere
Massachusetts gives everyone the right to request public records. This right comes from M.G.L. c. 66 Section 10. It covers arrest records, booking logs, and release data held by any state or local agency. The Revere Police Department must respond to your request within ten business days. If they need more time, they have to tell you why.
You can file your request online through the department's Public Records Request portal. This is the fastest route. Fill out the form with the details of what you want. Be specific. Include full names, dates, and any case numbers you have. A vague request takes longer to process.
The city also has a Records Access Officer outside the police department. Ashley Melnik is the City Clerk and handles public records requests for city hall. Her office is at 281 Broadway, and you can reach her at 781-286-8160. If you need records from a city department other than the police, she is the person to contact.
Not all records are open. M.G.L. c. 4 Section 7(26) lists exemptions to the public records law. These include records that could harm someone's privacy if released, ongoing investigation files, and certain personnel records. Sealed or expunged records will not show up in any search. Juvenile records are also restricted. But standard booking and release logs for adults are generally available.
Note: The regulations at 950 CMR 32.07 set the rules for how agencies handle public records requests, including fees, response times, and the appeals process if a request is denied.
Suffolk County Released Inmates from Revere
When someone arrested in Revere is held past their initial processing, they are usually moved to the Suffolk County system. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department runs the jail. Their main office is at 20 Bradston Street, Boston, MA. The phone number is (617) 635-1000. This facility handles inmates from Revere, Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop.
Suffolk County does not have a public online inmate lookup tool like some other counties in the state. To find out if someone was released from county custody, you need to call the sheriff's department or file a written request. Give them the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. Staff can tell you whether the person is currently in custody or has been released.
For victims and witnesses, the VINE notification system is a good option. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and escapes. The service is free. Register through the VINELink website or call 1-866-277-7477. It works for anyone held in the Suffolk County system.
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office is another source of case information. The DA is at 1 Bulfinch Place in Boston. Phone is 617-619-4000. They have a public records page at suffolkdistrictattorney.com where you can submit requests. If you need case disposition details or charging documents that go beyond basic booking data, the DA's office can help with that.
Revere Police Records Department
The records department at the Revere Police station handles more than just released inmate data. They process all kinds of report requests. If you need a copy of a crash report, a theft report, or an assault report, this is where you go. Each report type has its own requirements, but the basic process is the same. Come in with your ID, tell them what you need, and pay with a check.
The fax number for the department is 781-286-8329, but keep in mind they do not fax reports out. That number is for receiving documents only. If you want to send supporting documents with your request, you can fax them in. But the actual records you get back will either be picked up in person or sent by mail.
Processing times vary. A simple request for a single report might be ready the same day if staff are not backed up. A broader request, like all records tied to a specific person over a period of time, can take longer. The ten-business-day window under the public records law is the outside limit. Most requests are done sooner than that.
One thing people sometimes overlook is that the Revere police keep their own records separate from the court system. A booking record at the station is not the same as a court docket. If charges were filed, the court has its own set of records. You may need to check both places to get the full picture of what happened after an arrest.
Revere Court and Case Records
Criminal cases from Revere go through the Chelsea District Court or Suffolk County Superior Court depending on the severity of the charges. Chelsea District Court handles most misdemeanors and lower-level felonies. Serious cases move up to Superior Court in Boston. Both courts keep their own case files, and those files include information about release conditions, bail, and case outcomes.
You can look up case information through the MassCourts online system. This tool shows case status, hearing dates, and dispositions for cases across the state. It will not give you full booking or release details from the police or the jail. But it can tell you if charges are still pending or if a case has been resolved. That context helps when you are trying to piece together what happened after someone was released.
Court records and police records overlap but are not the same thing. The police have the arrest and booking data. The court has the legal proceedings. If someone was arrested, booked, released on bail, and then had their case dismissed six months later, you would need both sources to see the full timeline. The police record shows the arrest and release. The court record shows the dismissal.
Clerk's offices at both courts accept walk-in requests for case documents. You can also call ahead. There may be a small copy fee. For older cases, records might be archived off-site, which adds a few days to the turnaround.
Nearby Cities and Suffolk County
Revere sits in Suffolk County along with Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop. All county-level inmate records go through the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department at 20 Bradston Street in Boston. A single call to the sheriff's office can cover anyone held at the county facility regardless of which city the arrest happened in. For full details on Suffolk County released inmates, check the county page.
Several nearby cities have their own released inmate pages on this site. Boston is the largest city in Suffolk County and has the most active booking and release activity. Everett borders Revere to the west and falls under Middlesex County for jail purposes. Malden is also close by and uses the Middlesex County system. Lynn is just to the north in Essex County. Chelsea is a direct neighbor in Suffolk County, but it does not have its own page on this site. Each city page covers the local police department, county connections, and how to search for released inmate records in that area.