Find Court Records in Quincy
Quincy court records are filed through the Quincy District Court at 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway and the Metro South Housing Court Canton Session for housing matters. The Norfolk County Superior Court in Dedham handles major civil and felony criminal cases involving Quincy residents. Civil case records from all courts serving Quincy are searchable for free at masscourts.org, and the district court is directly accessible by MBTA Red Line at Quincy Center Station.
Quick Facts
| City | Quincy |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk |
| Main Court | Quincy District Court |
| Court Address | 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway, Quincy, MA 02169 |
| Phone | (617) 471-1650 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Online Search | masscourts.org |
Quincy District Court
The Quincy District Court is at 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway, Quincy MA 02169. Phone is (617) 471-1650. Fax is (617) 472-1924. Email is cmquincydc@jud.state.ma.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. First Justice is Hon. Mark S. Coven. Clerk-Magistrate is Arthur H. Tobin. This court serves Braintree, Cohasset, Holbrook, Milton, Quincy, Randolph, and Weymouth, making it one of the more active district courts in Norfolk County.
The Quincy District Court location page on mass.gov provides contact details, directions to 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway, and information on court services and programs available in Quincy.
ADA coordinators on staff include Rosanna Guarino at (617) 471-1650 x138 and Patricia McGill at (617) 984-4218. If you need accommodations for a disability, contact either coordinator before your court date. Parking is available on the side and rear of the courthouse building. One-hour metered parking is available in front. A public pay garage is across from the courthouse on Cottage Avenue.
Transit access to the Quincy District Court is excellent. The MBTA Red Line stops at Quincy Center Station, which is very close to 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway. Multiple MBTA Commuter Rail lines, including Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, and Middleborough/Lakeville, also stop at Quincy Center. MBTA bus routes 210, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 217, 220, 221, 222, 225, 230, 236, 238, 245 serve the area. This makes Quincy District Court one of the easier Massachusetts courthouses to reach by public transit.
Quincy District Court runs an Adult Drug Court and a Mental Health Court for eligible defendants. Records from these programs are maintained by the clerk and follow the same public access rules as standard court records. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil claims up to $25,000, small claims, restraining orders, and motor vehicle matters.
To search Quincy District Court records, go to masscourts.org and select Quincy District Court from the dropdown. Civil case records are searchable by party name. Criminal records require the case number. Public access terminals at the courthouse are available during business hours for free on-site searching.
Copy fees are standard across Massachusetts courts. Unattested copies cost $0.05 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 per page. A certificate of disposition is $20. Payments go to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by check or money order. For mail requests, write to the clerk at 1 Dennis F. Ryan Parkway, Quincy MA 02169, and include the case name, case number if known, party names, year filed, and the specific documents you need.
Metro South Housing Court - Canton Session
Housing matters for Quincy go through the Metro South Housing Court, Canton Session. This session meets at 35 Shawmut Road, Canton MA 02021. This is a separate location from the Quincy District Court, so make sure you go to the right place for housing cases. This session covers Quincy and a wide area of Norfolk County including Avon, Bellingham, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, and Weymouth.
The Metro South Housing Court Canton Session page on mass.gov shows session schedules, the address at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton, and information on housing services available to Quincy residents.
Landlord-tenant disputes, eviction cases, and housing code violations for Quincy properties are filed at this session. Housing court records are public. Civil housing case records can be searched by party name on MassCourts. Summary process (eviction) cases appear with the code SU. Use date filters to narrow results when looking for a specific filing.
The Metro South Housing Court offers a Lawyer for the Day program on Tuesdays at the Canton Session. The Housing Specialist Department and the Tenancy Preservation Program also operate out of this court. These services are free and available to both landlords and tenants. If you plan to go to a housing hearing without legal representation, contact the court ahead of time to ask what services will be available on your court date.
Quincy Juvenile Court and Norfolk Superior Court
The Quincy Juvenile Court is at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway, Quincy MA 02169. Phone is (617) 376-7505. Juvenile court records are confidential and are only accessible to parties and their attorneys. The general public cannot view juvenile case files. If you believe a matter may have been filed as an adult case and you cannot find it on MassCourts, contact the clerk directly to confirm which court handled it.
The Norfolk County Superior Court is in Dedham and handles major civil matters and felony criminal cases for Norfolk County, including those involving Quincy residents. Civil case records from Norfolk Superior Court can be searched by party name on MassCourts. Criminal records at the superior court level require the case number. When criminal records are sealed, they do not appear in standard searches. The clerk can confirm a sealed case exists without sharing its contents.
The MassCourts portal provides free 24/7 access to civil case records from Quincy District Court, Norfolk Superior Court, and other courts serving Quincy and Norfolk County.
Legal Help in Quincy
Greater Boston Legal Services serves Quincy and the broader Boston metro area. Their office is at 197 Friend Street, Boston MA 02114. Phone is (617) 371-1234. Their website is gbls.org. They provide free civil legal help to income-eligible residents in housing, family law, immigration, benefits, and other civil matters. Call to check eligibility and learn what help is available for your situation.
MassLegalHelp at masslegalhelp.org has plain-language guides on court procedures, tenant rights, and how to navigate the Massachusetts court system without a lawyer. Court Service Centers at mass.gov/court-service-centers offer free walk-in help at many Massachusetts courthouses. Ask at the Quincy District Court clerk's window whether a Court Service Center is available on site during your visit. Staff can help with forms, procedure questions, and directing you to the right place to file your case.
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Quincy court records fall under Norfolk County. Visit the Norfolk County court records page for superior court, probate court, and housing court information.