Quincy OUI and DUI Records

Quincy DUI records are filed at Quincy District Court for most OUI charges and at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham for felony cases. Both courts serve Norfolk County, and records from both are public. You can search online through MassCourts or request copies in person at the clerk's office.

Where Quincy OUI Cases Are Filed

Quincy District Court handles the majority of OUI cases in Quincy. It is the first court an OUI defendant appears at after an arrest. The court processes arraignments, sets bail, schedules hearings, and issues final rulings on most misdemeanor OUI cases. The court also serves Weymouth, a neighboring qualifying city.

The Quincy District Court is at 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway, Quincy MA 02169. The phone is 617-471-1650, and the fax is 617-472-1924. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. All OUI case records are part of the public court file, and copies can be requested at the clerk's window during open hours.

The Quincy District Court serves a large service area that includes both Quincy and Weymouth.

This is the court where most Quincy OUI charges are first filed and where most cases reach their final outcome.

Felony OUI cases are sent to Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, located at 650 High Street, Dedham MA 02026. Reach them at 781-326-1600. Felony OUI charges in Quincy arise from third or subsequent offenses, or from cases where someone was seriously injured. Those records are also public and searchable through the MassCourts portal.

How to Search Quincy DUI Records

Start with masscourts.org, the free public court search tool run by the state. It covers both Quincy District Court and Norfolk Superior Court. You can search by the defendant's name or case number. The results show the charges filed, hearing dates, and case disposition. If you are unsure how to use the system, the state's guide on how to search court dockets walks through the process step by step.

Online searches are good for checking basic case information. If you need the complete case file, you have to go to the court in person. The clerk's office at Quincy District Court can pull a case file by name or docket number. You can review the contents at the counter and ask for copies. Plain paper copies are $0.05 per page. Certified copies with an official court seal are $2.50 per page. Certified copies are needed for legal proceedings or formal document requests.

The Massachusetts Trial Court portal provides public access to OUI case records from Quincy District Court and other courts across the state.

To get your full criminal history, including any Quincy OUI charges, you can submit a CORI request to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. The fee is $25 per request. Employers and agencies often use CORI checks, but individuals can also request their own record.

OUI Enforcement on Quincy Roads

Quincy Police and Massachusetts State Police both patrol key roadways in the city. I-93 and Route 3A are the two main enforcement corridors. Both roads carry heavy traffic at all hours and are common sites for OUI stops and sobriety checkpoints. The State Police handle much of the highway enforcement while the Quincy Police Department covers local roads.

Quincy Police are headquartered at 1 Sea Street, Quincy MA 02169. The main line is 617-745-5774. If you need a police report from an OUI arrest made by Quincy Police, contact the department's records unit directly. Reports related to an arrest are generally available after the case is filed in court, though some parts may be redacted depending on the circumstances.

Norfolk County recorded 860 OUI charges in fiscal year 2022. That total reflects all OUI cases filed across the county's courts, with Quincy District Court accounting for a significant portion. Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County by population, which makes it one of the busiest OUI filing locations in the county.

Massachusetts OUI Law as It Applies in Quincy

Massachusetts uses the term OUI rather than DUI. The state law is MGL c.90 § 24. It sets the legal blood alcohol limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older, and 0.02% for those under 21. The law also covers operating under the influence of drugs or any combination of substances.

A first OUI offense in Quincy carries a fine of $500 to $5,000, up to 2.5 years in jail, and a one-year license suspension. Many first offenders qualify for a 24D disposition under MGL c.90 § 24D. That route involves probation, a driver alcohol education program, and a shorter license loss. The 24D option is available only to first-time offenders. A second offense brings a two-year license suspension. A third offense means an eight-year suspension. More on the law is at the official mass.gov page on Massachusetts drunk driving law.

License actions from OUI arrests are handled by the RMV, not the court. The RMV can suspend a license immediately after an arrest for a breath test refusal or a failed test, even before the court case is resolved. These administrative suspensions are separate from any court-ordered suspension that comes with a conviction.

Driving Records and License Reinstatement in Quincy

Your Massachusetts driving record shows all license actions, including OUI suspensions. You can request a copy from the RMV through the official driving record request page. An unattested copy costs $8. An attested copy with an official seal costs $20 and is needed for court filings or formal proceedings.

After an OUI suspension in Quincy, getting your license back requires going through the RMV. The steps and requirements are on the RMV license reinstatement page. Reinstatement often requires proof of insurance, payment of reinstatement fees, and documentation showing you completed any required programs. The nearest RMV Service Center to Quincy is in Braintree on Union Street.

Sealing Quincy OUI Records

Some Quincy OUI records can be sealed from public view. A 24D disposition qualifies for immediate sealing once the program is done. A misdemeanor OUI conviction can be sealed after five years. A felony OUI conviction requires a ten-year wait. The petition to seal is filed at Quincy District Court for most cases, or at Norfolk Superior Court for felony records.

Once sealed, the record does not appear in most public background searches. Courts and law enforcement can still view it. The RMV also keeps its own record of license actions, which is not affected by sealing a court record. You can learn more about sealing at masscourts.org or by contacting a legal aid organization in Norfolk County.

Norfolk County DUI Records

Quincy is in Norfolk County. All OUI filings for Quincy are part of the Norfolk County court system. The county page covers the full range of courts, fees, and services across Norfolk County.

View Norfolk County DUI Records

Nearby Cities

These nearby qualifying cities have their own DUI record pages with local court details.