Hampshire Criminal Court Records
Hampshire County, Massachusetts Warrant Search
According to Chapter 276 of the Massachusetts General Laws and Massachusetts Criminal Procedure Rule 6, a Hampshire County warrant often contains the following information:
- The name of the suspect
- Last known address
- Gender, race, date of birth, height, weight, hair, and eye color
- The offense for which the warrant was issued
- Known aliases, if applicable
Part IV, Title II, Chapter 276 of the General Law, outlines the process leading to the issuance of a warrant, from the filing of the complaint to the signing of the warrant. Under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, served warrants are generally available for public inspection.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire County Sheriff's Office | Serves Hampshire County warrants and maintains related records | In person | The Sheriff's Office does not manage an online warrant search database. |
| Hampshire County Trial Courts | Issues warrants | In person, online, by mail | Entries pointing to the issuance or return of a warrant may be available in related judicial dockets. |