Search Medford DUI and OUI Records
Medford DUI records are filed at Malden District Court, which serves Medford for misdemeanor OUI cases, and at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn for felony charges. Medford has no local courthouse, so all OUI filings go through Malden District Court, and those records are searchable online or available in person at the clerk's office.
Medford Overview
Which Courts Handle Medford OUI Cases
Malden District Court is the filing location for misdemeanor OUI cases involving Medford residents or arrests made in Medford. The court also serves Malden and Everett, making it a busy hub for northern Middlesex County. All arraignments, preliminary hearings, and most final dispositions for Medford OUI cases take place at Malden District Court.
Malden District Court is at 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148. The phone is 781-322-7500. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk's office holds case files going back many years. You can walk in and request records, ask for copies, or check case status. If you have a case number, bring it. If not, staff can search by name and date of birth.
| Court | Malden District Court (serves Medford) |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 Summer St Malden, MA 02148 |
| Phone | 781-322-7500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
One thing worth noting: the Cambridge District Court building sits physically inside Medford at 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy. But that court serves Cambridge and Somerville cases, not Medford. If you are looking for a Medford OUI record, go to Malden District Court, not the Cambridge court building nearby.
Felony OUI cases go to Middlesex Superior Court at 200 Trade Center, Woburn, MA 01801. The number there is 781-939-2700. Felony OUI charges arise from third or later offenses or cases involving serious bodily harm. Those records are also public and can be searched through the state court system.
How to Look Up Medford DUI Records
The Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access portal provides free online access to Medford OUI case dockets.
This portal covers all trial courts in the state, including Malden District Court and Middlesex Superior Court. Search by name, case number, or docket number and see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes at no cost.
When searching for a Medford OUI case online, results will show Malden District Court as the filing location. That is the correct court for Medford. If you find no result, the case may be sealed, or it may have been filed under a slightly different spelling. In that case, contact the Malden court clerk directly for help.
In-person requests work best when you need certified copies of documents. Visit the Malden District Court during business hours. Plain copies of case documents cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page. Certified versions carry the court seal and are accepted in legal proceedings that need official documentation.
The how to search court dockets guide on mass.gov walks through the steps for using MassCourts to find a case, including filtering by court location to isolate Medford OUI records held at Malden District Court.
Following the docket search guide helps you get the right results quickly without sorting through unrelated cases from other parts of the state.
Medford Police OUI Records
The Medford Police Department handles OUI arrests within the city. Their records are kept separately from court records. A police OUI file includes the arrest report, field sobriety test notes, chemical test results, and booking information. To get a copy of an arrest report, you contact Medford Police, not the court.
Medford Police is at 100 Main Street, Medford, MA 02155. The main line is 781-395-1212. Ask for the Records Division when you call. Requests can be made in person or in writing. Processing times vary. Some portions of reports may be withheld if the case is still open or involves protected information. Massachusetts public records law governs what must be disclosed.
Middlesex County sees significant OUI volume each year. The county is large and includes several dense cities, with Malden District Court serving as a shared hub for Medford, Malden, and Everett. State Police also patrol I-93, which runs near Medford, and any arrest made on that highway will produce records at the State Police barracks rather than Medford Police.
Note: Police reports and court records are held by separate agencies. Request both if you need a complete picture of an OUI case involving a Medford arrest.
Massachusetts OUI Law Applied in Medford Cases
Massachusetts calls impaired driving OUI, not DUI. The charge applies to alcohol and drugs alike. The statute is MGL c.90 § 24. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and older. For drivers under 21, it drops to 0.02%. Refusing a breathalyzer test triggers an automatic license suspension under the state's implied consent law, separate from any criminal charge.
A first OUI in Medford carries a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to 2.5 years in jail, and a one-year license suspension. Many first-time defendants receive a 24D disposition under MGL c.90 § 24D. That means probation, a driver alcohol education program, and a shorter license loss. The 24D hearing is at Malden District Court for Medford cases. A second OUI brings a two-year suspension. A third offense means an eight-year suspension and moves the case to Superior Court.
These penalties apply the same way in Medford as in any other Massachusetts city. The state sets the rules. The local court applies them.
Driving Records and the RMV
An OUI arrest or conviction in Medford can trigger action at the Massachusetts RMV. License suspensions from OUI cases are separate from the court case and run on their own timeline. You can get a copy of your driving record from the Massachusetts RMV. An unattested record costs $8. An attested version costs $20 and carries an official seal for legal use.
After a suspension ends, you must apply to get your license back through the RMV. The court does not handle reinstatement. Full details are at the license reinstatement page on mass.gov. Requirements can include proof of insurance, payment of fees, and completion of any ordered programs. Plan ahead, as reinstatement is not automatic when the suspension period expires.
CORI Reports and OUI Sealing in Medford
CORI is the Criminal Offender Record Information system. It is the official state criminal record. An OUI charge or conviction in Medford shows up on a CORI report. You can request your own CORI through the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services for $25.
Some Medford OUI records can be sealed in time. A 24D disposition can be sealed right after completing the required program. A misdemeanor OUI conviction requires a five-year wait from when the case ended. A felony OUI conviction means a ten-year wait before you can petition. Once sealed, records do not appear in most background checks. Courts and law enforcement retain access. The petition to seal is filed at Malden District Court, the court that handled the original Medford case.
Note: Sealing a court record does not clear your RMV driving record. The RMV maintains its own record of OUI-related license actions independent of court sealing.
Middlesex County DUI Records
Medford is in Middlesex County, the most populous county in Massachusetts. OUI cases from Medford are part of the Middlesex County court system. The county page covers the wider network of courts and resources across the region.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Medford have DUI record pages with local court details.