Find Revere Court Docket Records
Revere court docket records are filed across several courts in Suffolk County, with the Chelsea District Court handling most local cases. This page explains which courts serve Revere, how to search court docket records online through Massachusetts eAccess, and how to request copies from the clerk's office whether you need civil, criminal, or family court filings.
Revere Overview
Courts That Handle Revere Court Dockets
Revere is a city in Suffolk County on the Atlantic coast just north of Boston. Despite being part of Suffolk County, Revere is not served by the Boston Municipal Court system. Instead, Revere cases at the district level go through the Chelsea District Court at 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. The Chelsea District Court serves Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. If a case was filed locally for a Revere matter, the Chelsea District Court is where you will find the docket entry.
More serious cases, including felony trials and civil matters over $25,000, go to Suffolk Superior Court at 3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108. The Suffolk Probate and Family Court at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 handles divorce, custody, adoption, and estate matters for Revere residents. Both courts are in downtown Boston and are part of the same Trial Court system accessible through eAccess.
| Court | Address |
|---|---|
| Chelsea District Court | 120 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 |
| Suffolk Superior Court | 3 Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 |
| Suffolk Probate & Family Court | 24 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 02114 |
All clerk offices are open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Offices close for state holidays. Arriving before 4:00 PM allows enough time for a productive visit with clerk staff.
Searching Revere Court Docket Records Online
The free Massachusetts eAccess portal at www.masscourts.org is the primary tool for searching Revere court docket records online. No account is needed. You can search civil cases by party name or look up any case type using a case number. The system covers all Trial Court locations serving Revere, including the Chelsea District Court, Suffolk Superior Court, and Suffolk Probate and Family Court.
Name searches in eAccess return civil cases only. Criminal dockets cannot be searched by name through the public portal. That restriction is statewide and applies to all courts including Chelsea District Court. If you need to find a criminal case and you do not already have the case number, visit the Chelsea District Court in person. Public terminals at the courthouse allow more detailed criminal case searches. Courthouse staff can also help you locate a case if you provide basic information about the parties involved.
The Massachusetts court dockets search overview and the how to search court dockets guide at mass.gov explain the eAccess system in detail. Both pages help new users understand what they can and cannot find through the online portal before they start searching.
The screenshot below shows the Chelsea District Court page, which confirms contact details and service area for the court that handles most Revere cases.
That page at mass.gov/locations/chelsea-district-court lists the court's phone number, hours, and any current service notices.
Note: Always select the correct court from the dropdown in eAccess before searching. Choosing the wrong location will return no results even if the case is in the system.
Chelsea District Court and Revere Case Filings
The Chelsea District Court handles the bulk of day-to-day legal matters for Revere residents. Criminal arraignments for misdemeanors happen here. Civil cases under $25,000 are filed and heard in this court. Small claims under $7,000 also go through the District Court. If someone in Revere receives a civil complaint or is arraigned on a criminal charge, that first docket entry almost always appears at the Chelsea District Court.
Clerk Magistrate Hearings at the Chelsea District Court function as a pre-complaint screening process. A complainant or officer requests a hearing, and a clerk magistrate decides whether a formal criminal complaint should be issued. These hearings are not public, and no docket entry is created unless a complaint is actually issued. Once a complaint is issued and a case number is assigned, the case enters the public docket and can be found through eAccess by case number.
Restraining orders and harassment prevention orders filed in Revere are also processed through the Chelsea District Court. Active protective orders are generally public unless sealed by the court. If you are checking on an active protective order, eAccess can show whether one is on file by case number. For the most current status on an active protective order, contacting the court directly is the safest step.
Note: Chelsea District Court case numbers include a court-specific code in the prefix. If you are unsure what format to enter in eAccess, the clerk's office can confirm the correct structure for the case you are looking for.
Suffolk Superior Court and Revere Cases
Revere cases that involve felony charges or civil claims above $25,000 move to Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. The Superior Court docket is more detailed than what you find at the District Court level. It includes pre-trial motions, evidence rulings, scheduling orders, jury verdicts, and final judgments. These records cover the entire trajectory of a case once it reaches Superior Court.
You can search Superior Court dockets through eAccess by case number. Civil name searches also work at the Superior Court level. If you are researching a serious felony case involving a Revere defendant or a large civil matter with Revere parties, the Suffolk Superior Court docket in Boston is where those records will be. More details on the court are at mass.gov/locations/suffolk-superior-court. Appeals from the Chelsea District Court go to the Appellate Division of the District Court, not to the Appeals Court. Only Superior Court decisions are appealed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Appellate records for those cases are available at mass.gov/info-details/appeals-court-case-information.
Suffolk Probate and Family Court Dockets
Divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, and estate matters for Revere residents are handled by the Suffolk Probate and Family Court at 24 New Chardon Street in Boston. The docket at this court is entirely separate from the District and Superior Court systems. Searching a divorce or custody case involving a Revere party requires looking in the Probate and Family Court docket specifically.
Probate and Family Court records are searchable through eAccess by case number. Civil name searches also work for probate and family matters. Some records in this court system may have restricted fields, especially in cases involving minors or sealed proceedings. Wills and estate inventories admitted to probate become part of the public record. Guardianship and conservatorship cases may have some fields that are not publicly viewable online, though the existence of the case will still appear in the docket.
If an in-person visit is needed to access restricted probate records, the Suffolk Probate and Family Court shares the same address as the BMC Central division at 24 New Chardon Street. Call ahead to confirm which clerk window handles probate requests specifically, since the building houses multiple court departments.
Note: Estate cases that were filed many years ago may not appear in eAccess. Older records may require an in-person records search at the courthouse or a specific mail request to the clerk.
Getting Copies of Revere Court Docket Records
Copies of Revere court docket records are available by visiting the clerk's office at the relevant courthouse, sending a mail request, or downloading documents through eAccess where the option exists. The process is the same at all Trial Court locations serving Revere.
Copy fees are uniform across Massachusetts Trial Courts. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page. Court orders and decrees carry a $20.00 certification fee. Electronic documents from eAccess are $5.00 per document. Payment at clerk windows is typically by check or money order. Call the specific court before visiting to confirm accepted payment methods, as some locations may also accept credit cards.
Mail requests should go to the clerk at the court where the case was filed. Include the case number, both parties' names, and a clear description of what you need. Attach the correct payment. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. If you do not have the case number, include all available information about the case, such as party names and estimated filing year. The clerk will attempt to identify the case, but a known case number significantly speeds up the process.
Under M.G.L. c. 66, Section 10, responses to public records requests are due within 10 business days. Trial Court Rule VIII governs access to court records specifically. Most docket entries are public. Sealed cases, impounded records, and records involving minors are not available to the public. The site massachusettscourtrecords.org also aggregates publicly available Massachusetts case data and can help you identify case numbers before requesting official copies.
Suffolk County Court Docket Records
Revere is part of Suffolk County, and all courts serving the city fall under the Suffolk County system. For a full overview of courts, clerk offices, and docket search tools across Suffolk County, including Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop, visit the Suffolk County court docket records page.