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Essex County, Massachusetts — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Essex County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk: Essex County Courthouse, Massachusetts — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Essex County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
  • Online search: MassCourts — Case Search
  • County seat: Massachusetts, Massachusetts
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Essex County Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Essex County Courthouse, Massachusetts.

OfficeDetails
ClerkEssex County Courthouse, Massachusetts
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchMassCourts — Case Search
⚖️ MassCourts — Case Search 🏛️ Massachusetts Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Essex County come from the arresting agency. The Essex County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Massachusetts.

AgencyLocation
Essex County Sheriff's OfficeMassachusetts, Massachusetts
🔍 MA DCJIS — CORI Check 📋 Massachusetts DCJIS

Contact the Essex County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Essex County maintains other public records through county offices in Massachusetts.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Essex County Courthouse, Massachusetts. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use MassCourts — Case Search.

By mail: Submit a request under Massachusetts's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Essex County

Essex County is in Massachusetts, county seat: Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Essex County courthouse?
Essex County Courthouse, Massachusetts. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in Massachusetts or use MA DCJIS — CORI Check.
How do I get a court record?
Search at MassCourts — Case Search or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Essex County have?
Local trial courts as part of the Massachusetts court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026