Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB)
Welcome to the Criminal History Systems Board from Executive Director Curtis M. Wood
I welcome you to the Massachusetts Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB) website. Please take this opportunity to gain a better understanding of what services our agency provides to the residents of the Commonwealth and to the nation. It is our intent to offer easy access, clear guidelines and instructions to the general public and governmental agencies that seek information pertaining to the Massachusetts' services that our agency provides...
Click the link above to read moreCHSB Mission Statement
To reduce criminal and terrorist activities by providing the ability to share timely and relevant criminal justice information and services to law enforcement, criminal justice, non-criminal justice entities, and the general public.
CHSB History
Created in 1972 by the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Act, the CHSB is the state agency responsible for maintaining the law enforcement telecommunications network known as the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and the processing and dissemination of Massachusetts criminal background checks for non-criminal justice entities. Additionally, the agency maintains firearms licensing and gun sale registration data and provides assistance to individuals and families that are victims of crime.
Programs & Services
Key Resources
- Contact Information: 200 Arlington Street
Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
Main Phone: (617) 660-4600
Fax: (617) 660-4613
TTY: (617) 660-4606
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