Search Lowell Court Records
Lowell court records are filed at the Lowell Justice Center, 370 Jackson Street, a multi-court facility that brings together the District Court, Superior Court, Northeast Housing Court, Probate and Family Court, and Juvenile Court in one location. Most records from these courts are searchable at no cost through the state's online portal at masscourts.org, and public access terminals are available at the Justice Center during business hours for in-person searching.
Quick Facts
| City | Lowell |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| Main Court | Lowell District Court |
| Court Address | 370 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01852 |
| Phone | (978) 459-4101 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | masscourts.org |
Lowell District Court
The Lowell District Court at the Justice Center, 370 Jackson Street, handles criminal, civil, small claims, summary process, and motor vehicle cases. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This court serves Lowell and surrounding communities in Middlesex County and handles a substantial case volume given the city's size.
The Lowell District Court location page on mass.gov lists full contact details, services, and directions to the Lowell Justice Center at 370 Jackson Street.
To search Lowell District Court records online, go to masscourts.org and select Lowell District Court from the court dropdown. Civil case records can be searched by party name. Criminal case records require the case number. Public access terminals at the Justice Center allow free on-site searching during court hours. If you need to request certified copies, visit the clerk's window at 370 Jackson Street or send a written request by mail to the same address.
Getting to the Lowell Justice Center by transit is straightforward. The MBTA Haverhill Commuter Rail line stops at Lowell Station, about one mile from the courthouse. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Route 18 Downtown Shuttle also serves the area, with the Gallagher Terminal bus hub nearby. If you drive, paid parking garages are on Chelmsford Street and Middlesex Street, and additional parking is available at 90 Warren Street in the Lower Locks garage.
Copy fees are standard across Massachusetts courts. Unattested copies are $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page. A certificate of disposition costs $20. All payments go to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by check or money order. Mail requests for copies should include the case name, case number if known, party names, year filed, and the specific documents needed.
Middlesex Superior Court - Lowell
The Middlesex Superior Court has sessions at 370 Jackson Street in Lowell. Criminal line: (978) 453-4181. Civil line: (978) 453-0201. Fax: (978) 970-2386. Probation: (978) 656-7850. The court opens at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday, with clerk's office hours until 4:30 PM. The superior court handles felony criminal cases and civil matters over $50,000. Records from the Lowell session can be searched on MassCourts for civil matters. Criminal records require the case number.
The ADA Coordinator for Middlesex Superior Court is Matt Day, reachable at (781) 939-2700 x2802 or matthew.day@jud.state.ma.us. General email for the clerk's office is Middlesex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us. If you need accommodations for a disability or have questions about access, contact the ADA coordinator before your hearing date.
Northeast Housing Court - Lowell Session
Housing matters in Lowell are heard at the Northeast Housing Court, Lowell Session. This session meets at Courtroom 1, Superior Court, 360 Gorham Street, Lowell. Note: this is a different address from the main Justice Center building at 370 Jackson Street. Phone is (978) 689-7833. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Confirm the exact location before your hearing date.
The Northeast Housing Court Lowell Session page on mass.gov shows session schedules and contact information for landlord-tenant and housing code cases in the Lowell area.
The Northeast Housing Court handles landlord-tenant disputes, eviction cases, housing code violations, and related civil matters. Housing court records are public. Civil case records from this court can be searched by party name on MassCourts. Summary process (eviction) cases appear with the code SU. Use date range filters to narrow results when searching for a specific filing.
If you are going to a housing court hearing without an attorney, ask whether the Northeast Housing Court offers a Lawyer for the Day program or a Housing Specialist Department at your session. These services are free and can make a real difference. Ask the clerk's office when you call ahead or when you arrive at the courthouse.
Middlesex Probate and Family Court - North Lowell
The Middlesex Probate and Family Court North is on the fifth floor of the Justice Center at 370 Jackson Street, Lowell MA 01852. Phone is (978) 441-8581. This is a separate division from the Middlesex Probate and Family Court South in Cambridge and Woburn. If you have a probate, divorce, guardianship, or family matter in the northern part of Middlesex County, records will be at this location.
The Middlesex Probate and Family Court North Lowell page on mass.gov has filing guides, contact details, and information on how to request records from the fifth floor of the Justice Center.
Probate records are generally public. You can search by party name on MassCourts for estate filings and divorce cases. Some sensitive family court records may be impounded. If a record you expect to find is missing from the system, ask the clerk whether it is impounded and what the process is for requesting access as a party to the case.
The Lowell Juvenile Court operates within the Justice Center complex at both 89 Appleton Street and 370 Jackson Street. Phone is (978) 441-2630. Juvenile records are confidential. Only parties to a case and their attorneys can request access through the clerk. Members of the public generally cannot view juvenile case files.
When criminal records are sealed, they will not appear in standard public searches. If a record seems to be missing from MassCourts, it may have been sealed by court order after a waiting period. The clerk can confirm whether a case exists but is sealed, without sharing its contents.
Legal Help in Lowell
Northeast Legal Aid serves the Lowell area and covers North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and Essex and Northern Middlesex Counties. Their office is at 50 Island Street, Suite 203A, Lawrence MA 01840. Phone is 978-458-1465. Their website is northeastlegalaid.org. They provide free civil legal help to income-eligible residents, including assistance with housing, family law, and benefits matters. Call to ask about eligibility and available services.
The MassLegalHelp site at masslegalhelp.org has plain-language guides on court procedures and how to find and read Massachusetts court records. Court Service Centers at mass.gov/court-service-centers offer free walk-in help for people who need guidance on forms, procedures, or which court to go to for their case type. Ask at the Justice Center whether a Court Service Center is available on site.
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Lowell court records fall under Middlesex County. Visit the Middlesex County court records page for superior court, probate court, and housing court information.