Revere Jail Mugshots Lookup
Revere jail mugshots are processed through the Suffolk County jail system. Revere is one of four communities in Suffolk County, along with Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop. When someone is arrested in Revere, the booking starts at the Revere Police Department. If the person is held, they go to the Nashua Street Jail in Boston or the South Bay House of Correction. Revere cases go through the Chelsea District Court rather than a Revere court. Finding jail mugshots from Revere arrests means working with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, the Revere Police records division, or the court system. This page explains how each path works.
Revere Overview
Revere Jail Mugshots in Suffolk County
Arrests in Revere are handled by the Revere Police Department at 400 Revere Beach Parkway. You can call them at (781) 284-1212. The records division can be reached at records@reverepolice.org. After booking at the police station, anyone held on bail or awaiting trial gets transferred to the Suffolk County jail system. That means either the Nashua Street Jail at 200 Nashua Street in Boston or the South Bay House of Correction.
The Nashua Street Jail is the main pre-trial facility for Suffolk County. It houses detainees from all four communities in the county. Call 617-635-1100 to reach the jail. The South Bay House of Correction holds sentenced inmates. Both facilities fall under the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department.
| Police | Revere Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151 |
| Phone | (781) 284-1212 |
| Records | records@reverepolice.org |
| County Jail | Nashua Street Jail, Boston |
| Jail Phone | 617-635-1100 |
Revere cases are handled by the Chelsea District Court at 120 Broadway in Chelsea. Call (617) 660-9200 for court info. This is different from most Suffolk County cities that use the Boston Municipal Court. If you are searching for court records from a Revere arrest, look at the Chelsea District Court dockets.
Note: Revere uses the Chelsea District Court, not a Revere court, so court records from Revere arrests are filed there.
How to Find Revere Jail Mugshots
Suffolk County does not have a public online inmate search tool like some other counties. VINE does not cover Suffolk County either. Your main options for finding Revere jail mugshots are phone calls and written records requests. Call the Nashua Street Jail at 617-635-1100 and ask about a specific person by name. Staff can confirm custody status during business hours.
For more detailed records, submit a public records request to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, they have 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are about $0.25 per page. You can also contact the Boston Police Department records unit at publicrecords@boston.gov or call 617-635-4037, though for Revere-specific arrests the Revere Police records division is the better first contact.
The Boston Police Department page on boston.gov has details on their services and public records processes that apply across Suffolk County.
This Suffolk County resource covers the police department structure that handles arrest records for the county, including Revere cases.
Court records provide another way in. Search the Massachusetts Trial Court electronic system for free. Look up Chelsea District Court cases by name or case number. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It does not display mugshots or police reports, but it can confirm arrest details and help you figure out where to get more records.
Revere Mugshot Access and Massachusetts Law
Massachusetts law controls when a jail mugshot is public and when it is restricted. A 2010 opinion from the Supervisor of Public Records (SPR10/152) set the rule. Booking photos taken before criminal proceedings begin are public records. Photos taken after a criminal complaint is filed fall under CORI. This applies to all Revere arrests the same as anywhere in the state.
MGL c. 41, § 98F requires the Revere Police Department to keep a daily arrest log. This log records the names and addresses of arrested persons along with charges. It is open to the public during regular business hours at no charge. These logs do not contain mugshots, but they give you names, dates, and charges that can help you track down more records. The exception under MGL c. 41, § 97D applies here too. Domestic violence incidents, sexual assault, and abuse protection order cases must stay off the public log.
CORI, governed by MGL c. 6, § 167, covers criminal history information generated after proceedings begin. A standard CORI check through iCORI costs $25 and requires the person's full name and date of birth. It shows convictions and active cases but not mugshots. Results typically come in 24 to 48 hours.
The CORI law page on mass.gov explains the full framework for criminal records access in the state.
Note: Police departments can release CORI-related mugshots at their discretion if they believe it helps an active investigation, but there is no guarantee they will.
Sealing Revere Arrest Records
Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C, people can petition to seal their criminal records after certain time periods. Misdemeanor records become eligible for sealing 5 years after conviction or release. Felonies require 10 years. Level 1 sex offender records need 15 years. Level 2 and 3 sex offenders cannot seal their records.
When a record is sealed, it no longer appears in standard CORI checks. Any jail mugshots tied to that record also become restricted. Sealed records still exist but are hidden from public view. Expungement goes further and means permanent destruction. Massachusetts has created an expungement process for certain qualifying cases. The expungement page on mass.gov covers the requirements.
The Boston Bar Journal article examines the broader debate about criminal justice transparency in Massachusetts and how much information should be available to the public.
Revere Police and City Resources
The City of Revere website connects to all city departments including the police.
The city site has links to the police department and other municipal services in Revere.
For arrest report copies, contact the Revere Police records division at records@reverepolice.org or call (781) 284-1212. The daily arrest log is viewable at the station. For jail-level records, go through the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. The two systems are separate. The police handle the initial arrest paperwork. The sheriff handles jail booking records and mugshots once someone enters the county facility.
The Reporters Committee open government guide for Massachusetts is a helpful resource if you want to understand your full rights to access public records in the state, including arrest data and jail information.
Suffolk County Jail Mugshots
Revere is in Suffolk County along with Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop. All jail bookings from Revere go through the Suffolk County system. The county page has full details on the Nashua Street Jail, South Bay House of Correction, and all search options.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Revere along the north shore of Boston Harbor. Boston and Everett share Suffolk County with Revere. Lynn and Malden are in Essex and Middlesex counties. Chelsea does not have its own page but is part of Suffolk County.