Cambridge OUI and DUI Records
Cambridge DUI records are handled by Cambridge District Court, which despite its name is physically located in Medford and serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Malden. Cambridge sits in Middlesex County, the most populous county in Massachusetts, and sees significant OUI enforcement activity due to its large university population and dense network of city streets.
Cambridge Overview
Courts Handling Cambridge DUI Cases
Cambridge District Court handles misdemeanor OUI charges for Cambridge. First and second offense OUI under MGL c.90 § 24 are processed here. One important detail: the court is not physically in Cambridge. It is located at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. This surprises many people who assume the court would be in the city it serves. Do not go to Cambridge looking for the courthouse.
| Court | Cambridge District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy Medford, MA 02155 |
| Phone | (781) 306-2710 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Cambridge District Court serves Cambridge, Somerville, and Malden. Records for OUI cases from all three cities are maintained at this location. Felony OUI charges move up to Middlesex Superior Court, which is located at 200 Trade Center, Woburn MA 01801. The Superior Court criminal clerk can be reached at 781-939-2700. A third OUI offense is a felony under Massachusetts law, and it will be tried at the Superior Court level regardless of where the arrest occurred.
The Cambridge District Court page on Mass.gov has current contact information, hours, and a list of all communities the court serves. Check that page before visiting to confirm nothing has changed. Parking at the Medford location is easier than at most urban courts, but transit access is more limited than a downtown location.
How to Search Cambridge DUI Records
The free MassCourts portal covers Cambridge District Court and Middlesex Superior Court. Search by name or docket number. Results show the charge, hearing schedule, and final disposition. The guide to searching court dockets walks you through the MassCourts interface step by step.
The Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access system is the standard public tool for finding Cambridge OUI dockets. The Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access portal shows records for all courts in Middlesex County, including Cambridge District Court in Medford.
Searches return results quickly and include the full docket history, so you can see every court event for a given case.
For in-person searches, visit the clerk's office at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name you are searching. Staff can pull dockets by name or case number. Plain copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page and required when the record is being used for a legal or administrative purpose. Call 781-306-2710 before visiting if you have questions about what to bring or how long the request will take.
Cambridge OUI Enforcement and Key Roads
Cambridge Police Department handles OUI enforcement throughout the city. The department is located at 125 Sixth St, Cambridge MA 02142 and can be reached at 617-349-3300. Massachusetts State Police also operate in Cambridge, particularly on state roads and highway approaches to the city.
Cambridge is home to Harvard University and MIT. Both institutions draw tens of thousands of students, faculty, and visitors. The university environment and surrounding bars and restaurants create conditions for elevated OUI enforcement activity. Cambridge Police run regular patrols and respond to OUI calls city-wide, with heavier activity near campus areas and late-night entertainment zones.
Key enforcement roads include Route 2, Route 16, Memorial Drive, and Cambridge Street. Route 2 is a major approach corridor from the northwest. Memorial Drive runs along the Charles River and sees high traffic volume. Cambridge Street connects multiple neighborhoods and passes through commercial and bar districts. State Police often supplement local enforcement on these routes, especially on weekend nights and during large campus events.
Under MGL c.90 § 24, a first OUI conviction carries fines of $500 to $5,000, up to 2.5 years of incarceration, and a one-year license suspension. First-time defendants often qualify for the 24D alternative disposition. Under 24D, the defendant pleads guilty and receives probation, a 45 to 90 day suspension, and mandatory completion of an alcohol education program. This keeps a full conviction off the record in many cases and allows for immediate CORI sealing when probation ends successfully.
Requesting OUI Record Copies from Cambridge District Court
Cambridge OUI records are held at the clerk's office in Medford, not in Cambridge itself. All copy requests go to Cambridge District Court, 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford MA 02155. Include the full name, approximate case year, and case number if known. Mail requests should include a check or money order for copy fees.
Plain copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page. Certified copies are needed when submitting records to the RMV, courts in other states, or other official bodies. In-person requests are generally processed the same day. Older records not in the digital system may require additional retrieval time. Staff will let you know when you call or arrive in person.
Important: The court serving Cambridge is in Medford. Do not attempt to pick up records at a Cambridge address. All in-person requests must be made at 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford MA 02155.
Driving Records and CORI for Cambridge OUI Cases
A Cambridge OUI affects both the court record and the RMV driving record. Each is held by a different agency and must be requested separately. The court record shows charges and outcomes. The driving record shows the suspension history and current license status.
Order a driving record through the RMV. An unattested record is $8. An attested record for official use is $20. Driving records show OUI-related entries, suspension start and end dates, and reinstatement status. If a suspension from a Cambridge OUI is still active, the driver must complete the RMV reinstatement process before returning to the road.
CORI reports from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services cost $25 and show the full criminal history, including any Cambridge OUI charges and their dispositions. Sealing timelines under Massachusetts law are: immediate for 24D dispositions, five years for a misdemeanor OUI, and ten years for a felony OUI. For a full overview of state law and penalties, see the Mass.gov drunk driving law page.
Middlesex County DUI Records
Cambridge is in Middlesex County, the most populous county in Massachusetts with about 1.6 million residents. The Middlesex County page covers all district courts in the county, the Superior Court in Woburn, and county-level OUI statistics and record access information.
Nearby Cities
Cambridge is surrounded by several other qualifying cities, each served by its own court or sharing the Cambridge District Court jurisdiction.