Worcester Court Docket Search
Worcester is the second-largest city in Massachusetts and the county seat of Worcester County. Court docket records for Worcester cases are maintained at the Worcester Superior Court and Worcester District Court, both located at 225 Main Street. This page covers how to search Worcester court dockets online and in person, what courts serve the city, and how to get copies of case records.
Worcester Overview
Courts That Maintain Worcester Court Dockets
Worcester has three trial court locations. Two of them share a building. Worcester Superior Court and Worcester District Court are both at 225 Main Street in downtown Worcester. This makes it easy to visit both in a single trip if you are researching a case that may span more than one court level. The Worcester Probate and Family Court is a short walk away at 34 Mechanic Street.
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Superior Court | 225 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 | (508) 831-2300 |
| Worcester District Court | 225 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 | (508) 831-2010 |
| Worcester Probate & Family Court | 34 Mechanic St, Worcester, MA 01608 | See court website |
All clerk offices are open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Plan to arrive before 4:00 PM to allow time with the clerk. Worcester District Court handles criminal misdemeanors, civil cases under $25,000, and small claims. Superior Court handles felony cases and large civil matters.
The Worcester Probate and Family Court is part of the same statewide Trial Court system. It handles divorce, guardianship, adoption, and estate cases for Worcester County. Its docket is searchable through the same eAccess tool as the other courts.
Searching Worcester Court Docket Records Online
The free statewide eAccess system at www.masscourts.org is the best starting point for searching Worcester court docket records. No registration is needed. You can search by party name for civil cases, or by case number for any case type. The system returns docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and case status.
Keep in mind that criminal name searches are not available through public eAccess. If you need to look up a criminal case and you do not have the case number, you will need to visit the courthouse in person. Public terminals at 225 Main Street offer broader access, including some criminal case lookup tools that are not available from a home computer. The how-to-search guide at mass.gov explains what each eAccess field does and how to get the best results from your search.
The Worcester District Court's official page at mass.gov/locations/worcester-district-court has contact information, hours, and links for that specific court. Worcester Superior Court information is at mass.gov/locations/worcester-superior-court. Both pages link to docket search tools and clerk office details.
The image below shows the Worcester District Court page, which is one of the primary sources for Worcester court docket records.
Use this page to confirm court hours, find the right phone number, or locate links to the eAccess search tool before your visit.
Note: When searching by name through eAccess, try variations of a name or use a partial last name to catch alternate spellings in the docket.
Worcester Superior Court Dockets
Worcester Superior Court handles the most serious cases in Worcester County. Felony criminal charges, civil disputes above $25,000, and jury trials all pass through this court. If you are researching a high-stakes civil case or a major criminal matter from the Worcester area, the Superior Court docket is where the most complete record will be.
Superior Court dockets include pre-trial motions, discovery orders, jury empanelment records, verdicts, and final judgments. They tend to be longer and more detailed than district-level dockets. You can search Superior Court cases through eAccess using the case number, or visit the clerk's office at 225 Main Street during business hours. The clerk can pull case files directly and provide copies on request.
Copy fees at Worcester Superior Court follow the Trial Court fee schedule. 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 accessed through eAccess cost $5.00 per document. Mail requests typically take 5 to 10 business days. Send written requests to the clerk's office at 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, and include the case number and party names.
Worcester District Court Dockets
Worcester District Court is the entry point for most criminal cases in the city. Arraignments, bail hearings, misdemeanor trials, and civil cases under $25,000 all appear on the District Court docket. Small claims cases up to $7,000 also go through this court.
District Court dockets for Worcester are searchable through eAccess. Civil case name searches work well. For criminal dockets, you will need the case number to pull records from home. The docket shows charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and continuances. If you want a printed copy of a docket, you can download it through eAccess or request one at the clerk's window at 225 Main Street.
Worcester City public records requests, for city government documents rather than court records, go through a different process. The city's public records portal is at worcesterma.gov/public-records-requests. Court records and city government records are handled separately. For court dockets, go to the clerk at 225 Main Street, not to city hall.
Under M.G.L. c. 66, Section 10, public records requests must get a response within 10 business days. Trial Court Rule VIII governs public access to court records specifically. Most docket entries are public, but sealed cases and records involving juveniles are not open to the public.
Worcester Probate and Family Court Dockets
The Worcester Probate and Family Court at 34 Mechanic Street handles divorce, guardianship, adoption, name changes, and estate cases for all of Worcester County. Its docket is part of the statewide eAccess system and is searchable online. Civil case name searches cover probate court filings the same way they cover district and superior court civil records.
Some family court records have restricted fields to protect sensitive information, particularly cases involving children. Even though these cases have public docket entries, certain documents within the file may be sealed or impounded. The clerk can tell you what is available for a specific case when you visit in person or call ahead.
The Massachusetts court dockets and calendars page at mass.gov covers all court types including probate. This page links to court calendars and search tools beyond the main eAccess portal. Checking the calendar can tell you if a hearing in your case is coming up soon without having to call the court.
Note: Worcester Probate and Family Court cases are indexed in eAccess under the Probate and Family Court category, separate from civil or criminal searches in the District or Superior Court categories.
Worcester County Court Docket Records
Worcester is the county seat of Worcester County, which covers 60 cities and towns across central Massachusetts. The county court system includes multiple district courts serving different parts of the county in addition to the courts in Worcester city. For a full overview of the Worcester County court structure and docket search options, visit the county records page.