Malden Jail Mugshots Database
Malden jail mugshots are stored at the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction in North Billerica. Middlesex is the most populous county in Massachusetts, with more than 1.6 million residents. However, it is also one of the harder counties to search for inmate records because there is no online inmate directory. If you need to find a booking photo or check on someone arrested in Malden, you will likely need to call the jail or submit a written request. The Malden Police Department keeps arrest logs that are publicly available under state law. This page covers every method for searching Malden jail mugshots and arrest data.
Malden Overview
Where Malden Jail Mugshots Are Kept
People arrested in Malden are booked at the Malden Police Department at 800 Eastern Avenue. Those held on bail or awaiting trial get transferred to the Middlesex County Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in North Billerica. That facility is where jail mugshots and inmate records for Malden arrests end up in the county system. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates across multiple security levels.
Middlesex County is the largest county in the state by population. It runs one main facility in North Billerica. The phone number for the jail is (978) 667-1711. Staff there can confirm if someone is in custody when you call during business hours.
| Police | Malden Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA 02148 |
| Phone | (781) 397-1212 |
| County Jail | Middlesex County Jail & House of Correction |
| Jail Address | 269 Treble Cove Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 |
| Jail Phone | (978) 667-1711 |
The Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street handles most criminal cases from Malden. You can reach it at (781) 338-0600. Court dockets are searchable through the state online system at no cost.
How to Search Malden Jail Mugshots
Searching for Malden jail mugshots takes more effort than in some other Massachusetts cities. Middlesex County does not have an online inmate search tool. VINE does not cover this county either. Your main option is to call the Middlesex County Jail at (978) 667-1711 and ask about a specific person. Give them the full name and date of birth if you have it. They can tell you if someone is in custody and what the charges are.
You can also submit a written public records request to the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, the office has 10 business days to respond. Include the person's name, any identifying details you have, and your contact info. Fees for copies are about $0.25 per page. This method works for both current and past records.
Court records offer another route. The Middlesex County Clerk of Court is at 208 Cambridge Street in Cambridge. You can call (617) 494-4000 for info. The Middlesex County jail roster lookup is a third-party resource that may have some inmate data as well.
This resource provides some information on the Middlesex County jail system, though the county itself does not run a public online search tool.
Note: Middlesex County is one of the few in Massachusetts with no online inmate directory, so phone and written requests are the main ways to get jail mugshot information.
Malden Mugshot Laws and Access Rules
The rules for mugshot access in Malden follow the same state laws that apply everywhere in Massachusetts. The Supervisor of Public Records ruled in 2010 (SPR10/152) that booking photos taken before criminal proceedings start are public records. Once a criminal complaint is filed, the mugshot falls under CORI. Police have some discretion under 803 CMR 7.10 to release CORI-related mugshots if they believe it helps an investigation, but this is not guaranteed.
MGL c. 41, § 98F requires the Malden Police Department to keep a daily arrest log. This log must include the names of arrested persons, their addresses, and charges. It is public and can be viewed at the police station during business hours. No charge for inspection. The log does not include mugshots, but it confirms who was arrested and when.
MGL c. 41, § 97D carves out an exception for domestic violence incidents. Those must be kept off the public log, along with sexual assault cases and abuse protection order violations.
For criminal history checks, the iCORI portal costs $25 per search. You need the full name and date of birth. Results take 24 to 48 hours. CORI checks show convictions and active cases. They do not include booking photos. Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C, misdemeanors can be sealed after 5 years from conviction or release. Felonies need 10 years. Sealed records and any associated jail mugshots drop out of standard searches.
Malden Arrest Records and Court Data
The Massachusetts Trial Court electronic system lets you search court dockets for free. Look up cases from the Malden District Court by name or case number. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It does not display mugshots or full police reports, but it can confirm arrest details when other sources are not available.
For state prison inmates, the DOC inmate search and the VINE system both work. But these only cover state prisons, not the Middlesex County jail. If someone was sentenced to more than two and a half years and moved to a state facility, you can find them through those tools. For county-level jail records from Malden arrests, stick with the phone call or written request to the sheriff's office.
The criminal records page on mass.gov has links to CORI checks, record sealing forms, and other tools for looking up criminal justice information in the state.
Malden Police and City Resources
The City of Malden website has info on city departments and public safety services.
The city site links to the police department and other local offices that handle public records in Malden.
The Malden Police records division can help with arrest report copies and log inspection. Call (781) 397-1212 to reach the department. For records from the county jail, call the Middlesex Sheriff's Office at (978) 667-1711. Middlesex County processes a high volume of inmates given its large population, so allow time for written requests to be completed.
Note: About 46% of admissions to the Middlesex County jail involve individuals with substance use disorders, and over half have diagnosed mental health conditions.
What Malden Jail Records Include
When the Middlesex County jail books someone from a Malden arrest, the record typically contains:
- Full legal name of the inmate
- Booking date and time
- Charges filed by the arresting officer
- Custody status and facility location
- Bond or bail amount
- Expected release date if sentenced
Medical records, mental health information, disciplinary reports, and social security numbers are not public. Classification documents are also kept confidential. The public portion of the record covers the booking basics and charge info. If you need more than what is available through a phone call, the written public records request is your best path.
Middlesex County Jail Mugshots
Malden is in Middlesex County. All bookings from Malden arrests go through the Middlesex County Jail in North Billerica. The county page has more details on the facility, contact information, and how to request records from the sheriff's office.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Malden in the greater Boston area. Each has its own police force and processes arrests through its respective county jail.