Search Quincy 72 Hour Booking

Quincy 72 hour booking records are available through the Quincy Police Department and the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office. Located just south of Boston, Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County and processes a significant number of arrests each year. When someone gets booked in Quincy, the record is created at the police station and may also be held at the county level if the person is transferred to the Norfolk County jail. This guide covers how to search for, request, and obtain 72 hour booking records from Quincy, Massachusetts.

Quincy Police 72 Hour Booking Process

The Quincy Police Department is at 1 Sea Street, Quincy, MA 02169. The phone number is (617) 745-5774. Quincy officers handle all arrests within the city. When an arrest happens, the person is taken to the station for booking. The officer records the person's name, date of birth, address, physical description, charges, and the time of arrest. This is the 72 hour booking record. The clock starts running from the moment of arrest. Under Massachusetts law, the person must appear before a judge within that 72 hour window.

Quincy sits close to Boston, and the two cities share a border. But arrests in Quincy are handled by Quincy Police, not Boston PD. The booking records stay with the Quincy department unless the person is transferred to the Norfolk County jail. If you are looking for someone arrested in Quincy, start with the Quincy Police. They know who they booked.

Under M.G.L. c. 276, § 12, officers can arrest without a warrant when they see a crime happen or have probable cause for a felony. This applies to all police in Quincy and across Massachusetts.

Find Quincy 72 Hour Booking Records

Start with a phone call. Dial (617) 745-5774 and ask the booking desk if the person you are looking for is in custody. This is the fastest method for recent arrests. Give them the full name and date of birth. They can check while you wait on the line. For 72 hour booking records more than a day or two old, the phone may not be enough. You will need to submit a written request.

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office also holds booking records for people transferred from Quincy to the county facility. Call the sheriff at (781) 329-3705 to check on current inmates. Norfolk County does not have an online inmate lookup tool at this time. Phone and written requests are the main ways to search for booking records at the county level.

State tools can help too. The VINELink system tracks inmates in some Massachusetts facilities. The state DOC inmate locator covers state prisons. Neither of these covers the Quincy city lockup directly, but if someone was moved from Quincy to a state facility, they may appear in one of these systems.

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office website provides contact details and information about county facilities where Quincy arrestees may be held after the initial booking.

Quincy Public Records Requests

To get a copy of a 72 hour booking record from Quincy, file a public records request. State law requires a response within 10 business days. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, the Quincy Police Department must have a Records Access Officer who handles these requests. Write your request and include the person's name, date of birth, and the approximate date of the booking. Be specific about what records you want. Saying "all records related to the arrest" is better than just saying "records."

The cost structure is set by state law. First four hours of search time are free. Copies cost five cents per page for black and white. Extra staff time beyond four hours can be billed at $25 per hour. You can ask for a fee waiver. If Quincy Police deny your request or charge an unreasonable fee, you have the right to appeal to the Supervisor of Records at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

Note: Quincy Police must keep a public arrest log under M.G.L. c. 41, § 98F, which you can view for free at the station.

Massachusetts Law and Quincy Bookings

The rules for 72 hour bookings in Quincy come from state law and court procedures. After an arrest, the clock starts. The person must see a judge within 72 hours. If no hearing happens in that window, the person must be released. The booking record created during this period is a public document under Massachusetts public records law. Anyone can ask for it. You do not need to be a relative or attorney.

Some records tied to a Quincy booking may be exempt from disclosure. Under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7(26), records related to active investigations, informant identities, and personal privacy matters can be withheld. A standard 72 hour booking record from Quincy with the person's name, charges, and booking date is nearly always available. Investigation notes and witness statements tied to the same arrest may be held back while the case is open.

Section 12 mental health holds are not criminal bookings. Under M.G.L. c. 123, § 12, a clinician can place someone in a facility for up to 72 hours for evaluation. These records are protected by health privacy laws. They cannot be obtained through a public records request from Quincy Police or any other agency.

Norfolk County and Quincy 72 Hour Booking

Quincy is in Norfolk County. The county seat is in Dedham, about 15 miles west of Quincy. The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office operates the county correctional facility where Quincy arrestees may be held after the initial 72 hour booking at the police station. If someone cannot post bail after being booked in Quincy, they are transferred to the Norfolk County facility to wait for their court date.

The sheriff's office maintains its own set of booking records. These are separate from what the Quincy Police Department has. If you want the complete picture, you may need to request records from both agencies. The process is the same for both. Write your request, include the details, and send it in. State public records law applies equally to every public agency in Massachusetts.

Quincy BCI and Statewide Records

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation keeps criminal history files that pull from Quincy bookings and every other city in the state. A CORI report shows convictions, pending cases, and some arrest data. You can request your own CORI online for $25 through the iCORI portal. For Quincy-specific 72 hour booking records, the police department is the better source because CORI reports do not include booking details like time of arrest or bail amount.

The Massachusetts General Laws set the rules for what appears on a CORI and what gets sealed or removed over time. Sealed cases do not show up. Dismissed cases may drop off after a certain period depending on the charge type.

Nearby Cities

Other Massachusetts cities near Quincy have their own 72 hour booking pages with local contact info and search details. Check the links below if you need records from a neighboring city.