Find DUI Records in Norfolk County

Norfolk County DUI records are spread across five district courts and one superior court in Dedham. With 860 OUI charges filed in fiscal year 2022 and major enforcement corridors along I-95, I-93, and Route 1, Norfolk County generates a substantial volume of OUI cases each year. This page explains which court holds which records, how to search online and in person, and what to expect when requesting copies.

Norfolk County Courts for DUI and OUI Records

Norfolk County has five district courts and one superior court. District courts handle first and second offense OUI charges, which are misdemeanors under MGL c.90 § 24. Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham handles third-offense and above OUI charges, which rise to felony level. Each court creates its own case file for every OUI matter it handles. That file includes the charging documents, any continuances, the plea or trial record, and the final disposition.

Norfolk Superior Court is the felony court for the county. It sits at 650 High Street in Dedham, which is also the county seat. The court can be reached at 781-326-1600. The Norfolk Superior Court handles all OUI cases that reach felony level, including third offense and any aggravated OUI charge that the DA elects to prosecute in superior court.

The Dedham District Court at 631 High Street is the central hub for OUI cases in the county. It handles a high volume of misdemeanor OUI matters and is the court most people in the Dedham area will deal with for first or second offense charges.

Dedham District Court processes a large share of the county's OUI filings each year and is often the first stop for defendants arrested along I-95 in the Dedham area.

Quincy District Court handles significant OUI volume in the northeastern part of the county and also serves Weymouth. It sits at 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway in Quincy and can be reached at 617-471-1650. The Quincy District Court sees cases tied to Route 3A, the Southeast Expressway, and Route 3.

Quincy District Court OUI records cover cases from Quincy, Weymouth, and surrounding communities in the northeastern part of Norfolk County.

Brookline District Court at 360 Washington Street, Brookline (617-232-4660) serves the Brookline area. Stoughton District Court at 1288 Central Street, Stoughton (781-344-2131) covers the Stoughton area and nearby towns. Wrentham District Court at 60 East Street, Wrentham (508-384-3106) serves the southwestern part of the county.

How to Search Norfolk County OUI Records

The free starting point for any Norfolk County DUI records search is MassCourts, the state's public docket system. You can search by name, case number, or ticket number. The system covers all five district courts and Norfolk Superior Court. One search often shows cases from multiple locations at once if a person has a history across different courts in the county.

The state publishes a plain-language guide on how to search court dockets that explains each search field and how to filter by court and date range. It is worth reading before your first search, especially if you are not sure which district court handled a specific arrest. You can narrow results by court division once you have confirmed the location.

For in-person access, go to the clerk's office at the court that handled the case. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it. The clerk can locate the file and make copies on the spot or ask you to return. Courts in Norfolk County are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm which district court location holds the file you need before making the trip.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send your request to the clerk at the specific court. Include the case number, both parties' names, a list of the documents you want, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for the copy fees. Non-certified copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page. A certificate of orders is $20. Mail requests may take several weeks during busy court periods.

Norfolk Superior Court for Felony OUI Cases

The Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham handles felony OUI charges for the entire county. This is where third-offense OUI cases and above land after being indicted or bound over from district court. The superior court record is separate from any district court record and must be requested from the superior court clerk at 650 High Street.

Norfolk Superior Court OUI records are part of the MassCourts statewide system. You can search them online using the same name or case number search, though you may want to filter by court type to separate superior and district court results.

Norfolk County OUI Enforcement Patterns

Norfolk County recorded 860 OUI charges in fiscal year 2022, making it one of the higher-volume counties in Massachusetts. The count reflects the county's major highway network. I-95, I-93, and Route 1 all run through Norfolk County and are all heavily patrolled by Massachusetts State Police. These three roads together handle an enormous amount of traffic, and OUI stops are frequent along each corridor, particularly at night and on weekends.

Local police in Quincy, Braintree, Dedham, and Brookline also make OUI arrests on local roads and in town centers. The Quincy area sees significant enforcement activity along Route 3A and the Route 53 corridor. Brookline enforcement is active along Route 9 and at points near the Boston city line.

Under MGL c.90 § 24, a first-offense OUI brings 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 Norfolk County district courts resolve their case under MGL c.90 § 24D, a probationary track that includes a 45- to 90-day suspension and an alcohol education program. A 24D outcome does not count as a conviction in certain legal contexts. The court file remains public regardless.

Second offense OUI brings $600 to $10,000 in fines and a two-year suspension. Third offense is a felony: $1,000 to $15,000, up to five years, and an eight-year suspension. These cases transfer to Norfolk Superior Court. For more detail on how the law works, see the state's overview at mass.gov.

Norfolk DA Public Records Requests

The Norfolk District Attorney's office handles prosecution for all OUI cases in the county. Their office is at 45 Shawmut Road in Canton and can be reached at 781-830-4800 (fax: 781-830-4801). The Norfolk DA has a dedicated public records email address: NDAO.PublicRecords@state.ma.us. This is useful for records requests that involve prosecutorial materials rather than the court file itself.

The DA's office recognizes several exemptions when responding to records requests. These include ongoing investigations, identifying information about victims, grand jury minutes, CORI records, domestic violence-related materials, and personnel files. General court records like charging documents and dispositions are handled by the court clerk, not the DA's office. Contact the clerk at the relevant district court or at Norfolk Superior Court for certified court documents.

For driving record information, contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles. You can request your driving record from the RMV for $8 (unattested) or $20 (attested). The RMV record shows suspensions, reinstatements, and OUI-related actions separate from the court file. If you need to reinstate your license after a Norfolk County OUI suspension, the process is at mass.gov.

CORI and Record Sealing in Norfolk County

CORI, or Criminal Offender Record Information, is a statewide system that includes OUI charges from Norfolk County courts. A CORI check through the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services costs $25 and shows court activity across all Massachusetts courts. This can help confirm which court handled a specific OUI case when you are not sure of the location.

Sealing timelines in Massachusetts depend on the type of disposition. A 24D outcome can be sealed immediately after completing the required program. A standard misdemeanor OUI conviction becomes eligible for sealing after five years. Felony OUI convictions are eligible after ten years. Once sealed, a record does not appear in CORI results. The underlying court file at the district or superior court, though, stays on record and remains accessible to the public through the clerk's office.

Cities in Norfolk County

These cities in Norfolk County have individual DUI records pages with details on local courts, search options, and courthouse contact information.

Other communities in Norfolk County, including Dedham, Stoughton, Walpole, Canton, and Wrentham, file OUI cases at the district court that serves their area. Those towns do not have separate city pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

If an OUI case was filed in a county bordering Norfolk, use the links below to find the right court and records information.