Everett Jail Mugshots Lookup
Everett jail mugshots are managed by the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. Everett is a small city in Middlesex County, right next to Boston and Malden. Arrests by the Everett Police Department can lead to booking at the Middlesex County jail, where mugshots are taken. Middlesex County has no online inmate search portal, so finding jail mugshots from Everett requires a phone call to the sheriff or a visit in person. The Everett Police also keep daily arrest logs that are open to the public. This page walks through the main ways to search for jail mugshots and booking records from Everett.
Everett Overview
Middlesex County Jail Mugshots
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office handles jail operations for Everett and all 54 cities and towns in the county. Middlesex is the largest county in Massachusetts by population. The sheriff's main number is (978) 667-1711. When someone gets arrested in Everett and held for booking, they are processed at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction. Jail mugshots are taken at that facility.
Middlesex County does not have a public online inmate directory. You cannot search for inmates through a website. This makes it harder to find jail mugshots from Everett compared to counties like Essex or Hampden that offer online tools. Your best option is to call the sheriff's office and ask about a specific person by name. You can also file a written public records request under MGL c. 66, § 10. The agency has 10 business days to respond, and copies cost $0.25 per page.
The Middlesex County jail information page provides some general details about the facility.
This resource covers the Middlesex jail facility and offers general guidance on looking up inmates.
| Office | Middlesex County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (978) 667-1711 |
| Facility | Middlesex Jail and House of Correction |
Note: Middlesex County has no online inmate search, so you must call the sheriff at (978) 667-1711 for custody checks on Everett arrests.
Everett Arrest Records Search
The Everett Police Department is at 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149. Call (617) 389-2120 for the main line. The department keeps daily arrest logs as required by MGL c. 41, § 98F. These logs record the names of arrested persons, charges, and the date and time. They are public records. You can view them at the station during normal hours. No fee and no CORI clearance needed.
For copies of arrest reports or booking records held by the police, contact the records division at records@everettpolice.com. Put your request in writing for best results. The public records law gives the department 10 business days to respond. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. The Everett Police website should have the forms and contact info you need.
The City of Everett website is the main hub for local government services and contacts.
The city site connects to all departments including police and public safety in Everett.
Keep in mind that MGL c. 41, § 97D blocks domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse protection order entries from the public log. Those records are confidential. All other arrest entries are fair game.
Everett District Court Jail Records
Everett District Court is at 145 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149. Call (617) 394-2600 for case info. Criminal cases from Everett start at this court. Records show charges, hearing dates, docket entries, and case outcomes. The court does not post jail mugshots, but its records confirm arrest details that match booking data.
You can search Everett court dockets for free through the Massachusetts Trial Court system online. Enter a name or case number to pull up results. The system shows party names, case status, and scheduled events. For full documents, you need to visit the clerk's office at the courthouse. Certified copies have their own fees. Serious felony cases from Everett go to Middlesex County Superior Court in Cambridge or Woburn for trial.
Note: Court docket searches are free online, but mugshots and full police reports require a separate records request to the police or sheriff's office.
Everett Mugshot Access Rules
Mugshot access for Everett arrests follows the statewide rule. The Supervisor of Public Records drew the line in 2010 with opinion SPR10/152. A booking photo taken before criminal proceedings begin is a public record. One taken after a complaint is filed falls under CORI. MGL c. 4, § 7(26) defines what qualifies as a public record and lists the exemptions. MGL c. 6, § 167 covers CORI. The timing matters more than anything else.
Under 803 CMR 7.10, Everett Police can release a CORI-protected mugshot if they think it will help with an investigation. But they are not required to. A legal analysis from Prince Lobel looks at how this discretion has played out across the state. The Boston Bar Journal article digs into why Massachusetts keeps so much criminal justice data hidden from public view.
A CORI check through the iCORI portal costs $25. It shows convictions and active cases. It does not include mugshots. The CORI law page on mass.gov explains what each access level can see.
Sealing Everett Arrest Records
If you have an arrest record from Everett, Massachusetts law may let you seal it. Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C, misdemeanor records are eligible for sealing 5 years after conviction or release. Felonies take 10 years. Level 1 sex offender records need 15 years. Level 2 and 3 sex offenders cannot seal at all. Sealed records stop showing up in standard CORI checks, and any linked jail mugshot becomes restricted.
Start at the Everett District Court or go to the record sealing page on mass.gov for forms. Expungement permanently destroys a record and is available for certain cases. Check the expungement page for details. Both processes need a court order.
Everett Inmate Search Resources
VINE does not cover Middlesex County jail inmates. It works for state prisons and Essex County only. If someone arrested in Everett is at the Middlesex County jail, call the sheriff at (978) 667-1711. For state prison inmates, use VINELink or call (866) 277-7477 any time of day. The DOC inmate search page explains how to look up state prison records.
The Reporters Committee open government guide covers your full rights to access jail records in the state. It is a useful reference if you hit a wall trying to get records from the sheriff or police.
Middlesex County Jail Mugshots
Everett is in Middlesex County. Jail bookings from Everett go through the Middlesex County jail system. The county page covers the sheriff's office, facility details, and inmate search options for the most populous county in Massachusetts.
Nearby Cities
These cities border Everett and share the same county jail system or are close by.