Find Background Check Records in Everett
An Everett background check draws from multiple sources in Middlesex County. The Everett Police Department maintains its own records access system, and Malden District Court handles criminal cases for the city. Middlesex County Superior Court holds felony case records for Everett residents as well. You can access these records through the state CORI system, the Massachusetts Trial Court's online case portal, or direct requests to local offices. This page walks through each source and what you can find.
Everett Quick Facts
Everett Police Department Records
The Everett Police Department is at 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149. The main line is (617) 389-2120. The Records Office can be reached at (617) 394-2362 or (617) 394-2363. Records Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Records Access Officer is Captain Scott Stallbaum. For records requests, use the department's online portal rather than email. The department's public website is at everettpolicema.com.
The image below shows the Everett Police Department's official website, which is the starting point for department contacts and public information about Everett law enforcement.
To submit a records request tied to an Everett background check, use the department's online FOIA portal at everettpdma.requestfoia.com. This system lets you submit requests for incident reports and other law enforcement documents. You can track the status of your request online after submitting. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, agencies must respond to public records requests within ten business days.
The image below shows the Everett Police Department's online FOIA and records request portal, where you can submit requests for police records tied to a background check.
Everett has a formal city CORI policy on file. The city conducts CORI checks as authorized by DCJIS. All authorized city personnel are trained on DCJIS materials. The policy does not allow automatic disqualification based on a record alone. Instead, an individualized assessment is required for each case. The full city CORI policy is at cityofeverett.com.
| Address | 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (617) 389-2120 |
| Records Office | (617) 394-2362 or (617) 394-2363 |
| Records Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Records Access Officer | Captain Scott Stallbaum |
| FOIA Portal | everettpdma.requestfoia.com |
| Website | everettpolicema.com |
Malden District Court Serves Everett
Malden District Court is the district court that serves Everett. It handles arraignments, bail hearings, and trials for misdemeanor and lower-level criminal charges for Everett residents. Cases heard there become part of the public record and can show up in a background check for anyone charged in this jurisdiction. The court is at 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148. The main line is (781) 322-7500. The court's state page is at mass.gov/locations/malden-district-court.
The image below shows the official Massachusetts court page for Malden District Court, which is the source for court hours, clerk services, and contact information for Everett cases.
Malden District Court records for Everett cases are searchable for free at masscourts.org. The system covers District Court, Superior Court, and other trial court departments statewide. Search by full name or case number. Results include case type, charges, filing date, and current status. Sealed records do not appear. For physical document copies, contact the clerk at Malden District Court directly. Certified copies cost more than plain copies and are often needed for submissions to other courts or government agencies.
| Address | 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (781) 322-7500 |
| Case Search | masscourts.org |
| Court Page | mass.gov/locations/malden-district-court |
Middlesex County Superior Court
Middlesex County Superior Court handles felony cases and civil actions over $50,000 for Everett and the rest of Middlesex County. Felony convictions from this court are part of any thorough Everett background check. Superior Court records for Everett cases are searchable at masscourts.org the same way as district court records.
The clerk at Middlesex County Superior Court handles document requests. Certified copies require a written request and per-page fees apply. Plain copies are less expensive but are not accepted for formal legal submissions. Older Everett cases may have been archived, and the clerk can tell you the steps to retrieve them. Both the district and superior court records feed into the state CORI system, so a CORI request covers both court levels for Everett.
How to Request a Background Check in Everett
The main route for a formal Massachusetts background check is through the CORI system, managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS). CORI is governed by M.G.L. c. 6, § 172. It returns data on arraignments and charges filed in Massachusetts courts. Records from Malden District Court and Middlesex County Superior Court for Everett cases are included in CORI results when someone has a case on file there.
To get your own CORI online, go to icori.chs.state.ma.us. A valid Massachusetts driver's license or state ID is needed to register. The fee is $25 per name search. You get results right away. No Massachusetts ID? You can still request by mail. Download the Personal CORI Request Form, have it notarized, include a $25 money order, and mail to DCJIS at 200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, MA 02150. Mail requests take two to three weeks to process. Instructions are at mass.gov/how-to/request-cori-as-an-individual.
The full CORI program overview is at mass.gov/massachusetts-criminal-offender-record-information-cori. DCJIS is at mass.gov/orgs/department-of-criminal-justice-information-services and can be reached at (617) 660-4600 or icori.info@mass.gov.
Note: You may request your own CORI at no cost by filing an Affidavit of Indigency, which waives the standard $25 fee for qualifying individuals.
Everett Court Records Access
Court records from Everett are public documents under Massachusetts law. The free masscourts.org portal provides basic case data for all trial court departments. Searches cover Malden District Court and Middlesex County Superior Court records for Everett cases. Results show charges, case status, and filing dates. Sealed records are not visible to the public.
Under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A, a person can petition to seal a misdemeanor after three years or a felony after seven years. Once sealed, the record does not appear in public searches or background check results. The sealing petition is filed at the court where the case was first heard. For most Everett cases, that would be Malden District Court for misdemeanor charges or Middlesex County Superior Court for felony charges. There is no filing fee for a sealing petition in Massachusetts. Expungement is also available in limited situations, including records created before age 21 or in cases involving mistaken identity.
Sex Offender Registry in Everett
The Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB) covers all of Massachusetts, including Everett and all of Middlesex County. Level 1 offenders are low risk and not available to the public. Level 2 offenders classified after July 2013 can be searched publicly. Level 3 offenders are always public. To look up anyone with an Everett address in the registry, go to mass.gov/orgs/sex-offender-registry-board. SORB's phone is (978) 740-6400, open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Nearby Cities
Several nearby cities in Middlesex and Suffolk counties have their own background check pages with local court and police contact details.
Middlesex County handles records for Everett and the surrounding area. See the Middlesex County background check page for more on county-level court records and how to request them.