Search Berkshire County DUI and OUI Records

Berkshire County DUI and OUI records are spread across three district courts and one superior court serving this geographically large western Massachusetts county. This page explains where to find court case files, how to request copies, and what record systems cover OUI charges in Berkshire County.

Courts Handling Berkshire County DUI Records

Berkshire County uses a two-tier court structure for OUI cases. District courts handle first and second offense charges. Felony OUI cases, including third offense and above, go to Berkshire Superior Court in Pittsfield. The superior court and Pittsfield District Court share the same address on East Street, so you can handle both levels of record requests in one stop. The county is large enough, running from Adams in the north to Great Barrington in the south, that it needs three separate district court locations to serve its geographic area.

Pittsfield District Court handles the bulk of OUI filings in the county. Pittsfield is the county seat and the largest city, so most enforcement activity on Route 7, Route 8, and the Mass Pike corridor feeds into this court. Berkshire District Court in North Adams serves the northern part of the county. Southern Berkshire District Court in Great Barrington covers the southern towns. All three district courts are accessible through the statewide online system.

The Berkshire Superior Court handles felony OUI cases under MGL c.90 § 24. Third offense and above are prosecuted here. The superior court file is more detailed than a district court file and includes grand jury materials in cases that went that route.

When searching Berkshire County OUI records, it helps to know which town the arrest occurred in. That town determines which district court handled the initial charge. North Adams and Adams-area arrests go to the North Adams location. Great Barrington and Lenox-area arrests go to the Southern Berkshire location. Everything in between generally runs through Pittsfield.

How to Search Berkshire County OUI Records

Start with MassCourts, the state's free public docket system. You can search by name, case number, or ticket number. The system covers all Berkshire County district and superior court cases. Searching by name will pull results from all three court locations at once, which is useful if you are not sure which courthouse handled a specific case. The state's guide on how to search court dockets walks through each step in plain language.

The MassCourts portal is the same system used by court staff. It shows case numbers, hearing dates, dispositions, and the names of parties. You can use it to confirm a case exists before making a formal in-person or mail request for copies.

For in-person access, go to the clerk's office at the courthouse that handled the case. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. Clerks can locate a file by name if you don't have the case number. In-person visits give you access to the full paper file, which can include documents that are not visible in the online docket. Courts are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mail requests work well when you know the exact case details. Write to the clerk at the correct courthouse, include the case number and names of the parties, specify which documents you want, and enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Response times for mail requests vary by courthouse and workload.

OUI Enforcement and Charges in Berkshire County

Berkshire County recorded 261 OUI charges in fiscal year 2022. That is the lowest total among the western Massachusetts counties, which fits with the county's smaller population relative to Hampden or Hampshire. Still, 261 charges across a county of 130,000 people reflects an active enforcement environment, particularly given the rural road network and the limited public transit options that make driving the default way to get around.

The Mass Pike (I-90) enters Berkshire County from the east, running through Lee and Stockbridge before reaching the county's interior. State Police Troop B covers western Massachusetts and patrols this corridor. The Pike is the main enforcement highway in the eastern part of the county. Route 7 runs north to south through Pittsfield and connects to North Adams and Great Barrington. It is the main road through the county and sees regular OUI enforcement. Route 8 serves the northern towns and is another active patrol corridor.

Under MGL c.90 § 24, a first-offense OUI 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 in Berkshire County courts resolve their case under MGL c.90 § 24D, the first-offender program. That program results in a 45- to 90-day suspension and a required alcohol education class, with the case eligible for immediate CORI sealing upon completion. A second OUI brings a two-year suspension; a third is a felony with an eight-year suspension and is handled by Berkshire Superior Court.

Requesting Berkshire County DUI Record Copies

Copy fees at Berkshire County courts follow the state standard. Non-certified copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page. A certificate of court orders is $20. Certified copies are required for most legal uses, including license reinstatement proceedings, immigration filings, and background checks that require official documentation of case outcomes.

To request copies in person, bring your case number or the defendant's full name and a rough date of the charge to the clerk's office at the correct courthouse. The clerk will find the file and prepare copies. Call ahead to confirm payment methods, since not all Berkshire County court locations accept the same forms of payment. Checks and money orders are accepted everywhere.

For mail requests, write to the clerk at the specific courthouse, include the case details and a list of documents needed, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, and include your payment. If you are requesting from the Southern Berkshire location in Great Barrington or the North Adams location, allow extra time since these smaller courthouses may have slower turnaround than Pittsfield.

Driving Records and CORI in Berkshire County

Two record systems cover OUI outcomes in Massachusetts. The court file is at the courthouse. The driving record is at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. After an OUI conviction in Berkshire County, the RMV suspends the license and records the action. You need to request these records separately because they are maintained by different agencies.

A driving record request goes to the RMV. An unattested record costs $8; an attested copy is $20. The driving record shows suspension dates, reinstatement dates, and OUI-related actions on the license. It does not show case details from the court file. If you need to reinstate your license after a Berkshire County OUI suspension, follow the process at mass.gov.

CORI is managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services. It costs $25 and shows statewide court activity, including Berkshire County OUI charges. Access CORI through DCJIS. Cases handled under the 24D program can be sealed from CORI immediately after completion. Standard misdemeanor OUI convictions are eligible for sealing after five years; felony OUI after ten years.

For a plain-language summary of OUI law and its consequences, the state publishes an overview at mass.gov.

This state resource covers first through repeat offense penalties, license suspension timelines, and what to expect at each stage of the OUI court process in Massachusetts.

Cities in Berkshire County

Berkshire County has no cities above the population threshold that qualify for dedicated DUI records pages. Pittsfield is the largest community in the county but does not meet the threshold. OUI records for all Berkshire County towns are handled through the court locations listed above.

Nearby Counties

Berkshire County borders these Massachusetts counties. If a DUI case was filed elsewhere, find the right records information using the links below.