Massachusetts court records are filed with the Clerk of Courts. The Superior Court / District Court / Probate & Family Court handles trial-level cases. Massachusetts offers a statewide court search through MassCourts, which covers most case types across all counties courts.
What this page covers: Massachusetts state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use MassCourts for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Clerk of Courts in the specific county where the case was filed.
Common mistake: MassCourts covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Massachusetts (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
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