The Details
What you need
Here are a few tips when building your public records request:
- When requesting public records, please provide a reasonable description of the records sought and a preferred format, if any, for receiving public records that are available in electronic form.
- Public agencies must adhere to the law requiring them to secure personally identifiable information and prevent unwarranted invasions of privacy. Documents containing such information must be redacted carefully before releasing, expanding time needed for production. Consider how you might revise your public records request to exclude records containing such information.
- Consider how you can narrow the scope of your request to expedite the production process. The first four hours of work performed to respond to a public records request will be performed at no cost. After that, the agency may charge up to $25 per hour.
How to request
You may submit a request online through the DCJIS website at the following link:
When visiting this page you will receive a drop-down menu. Please select the form that you seek to submit.
Use iCORI to request a record check for yourself or someone else.
Telephone requests may be accepted at the discretion of the Records Access Officer. You can reach them at (617) 660-4600.
You can submit a public records request via mail. Please send your requests to:
Agapi Koulouris, Primary RAO
Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150