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Where to search Bristol County records

Bristol County, Massachusetts court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services. Check current custody through Bristol County Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, rehabilitation, and public-safety information.

Court casesBristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services
Current custodyBristol County Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, rehabilitation, and public-safety information
Statewide recordsUse the Massachusetts state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Bristol County Superior Court in Taunton is at 9 Court Street and handles criminal matters only.
Bristol County Superior Court in New Bedford is at 441 County Street and handles civil matters only; the Fall River Superior Court location also handles criminal matters only.
Bristol Probate and Family Court is at 40 Broadway, Suite 240, in Taunton and serves all cities and towns in Bristol County.
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office and House of Correction are at 400 Faunce Corner Road in North Dartmouth; the official contact page lists 508-995-6400 and an inmate-information extension of 2535.
The Sheriff's Office lists a separate Civil Process Division at 421 Faunce Corner Road in North Dartmouth with phone 508-992-6631.
Massachusetts' official courthouse directory lists Bristol County District, Juvenile, Probate and Family, Superior, and Housing Court locations across Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton.
The Massachusetts State Auditor describes the Bristol County Sheriff's Office as an independent state agency established on August 6, 2009.

Bristol County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Bristol County Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, rehabilitation, and public-safety information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Bristol County official source (mass.gov)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Bristol County official source (bcso-ma.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

Records for Bristol County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Bristol County has 593,640 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 25-005
Population: 593,640 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Bristol County Superior Court in Taunton is at 9 Court Street and handles criminal matters only.
Local detail: Bristol County Superior Court in New Bedford is at 441 County Street and handles civil matters only; the Fall River Superior Court location also handles criminal matters only.
Local detail: Bristol Probate and Family Court is at 40 Broadway, Suite 240, in Taunton and serves all cities and towns in Bristol County.
Local detail: The Bristol County Sheriff's Office and House of Correction are at 400 Faunce Corner Road in North Dartmouth; the official contact page lists 508-995-6400 and an inmate-information extension of 2535.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists a separate Civil Process Division at 421 Faunce Corner Road in North Dartmouth with phone 508-992-6631.
Local detail: Massachusetts' official courthouse directory lists Bristol County District, Juvenile, Probate and Family, Superior, and Housing Court locations across Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Bristol County Superior Court in Taunton is at 9 Court Street and handles criminal matters only.
Local detail: Bristol County Superior Court in New Bedford is at 441 County Street and handles civil matters only; the Fall River Superior Court location also handles criminal matters only.
Local detail: Bristol Probate and Family Court is at 40 Broadway, Suite 240, in Taunton and serves all cities and towns in Bristol County.

How do I contact the Bristol County House of Correction about an inmate?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Bristol County House of Correction about an inmate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

How do I find Bristol County jail visitation rules and schedules?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find Bristol County jail visitation rules and schedules depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

Which Bristol County Superior Court location handles my civil or criminal case?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Bristol County Superior Court location handles my civil or criminal case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

How do I contact Bristol County Probate and Family Court about probate, divorce, custody, or support?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Bristol County Probate and Family Court about probate, divorce, custody, or support depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

Which Bristol County District or Juvenile Court serves my city or town?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Bristol County District or Juvenile Court serves my city or town depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

How do I request Bristol County Sheriff's civil-process service?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Bristol County Sheriff's civil-process service depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

How can I search Bristol County court dockets and daily lists?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Bristol County court dockets and daily lists depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

How do Bristol County municipal courts differ from county and Superior Court?

For Bristol County, start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services and Bristol County Superior Court New Bedford civil court location and contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Bristol County municipal courts differ from county and Superior Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

Bristol County criminal and court records

Start with Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services for the official Bristol County court path. County: Bristol County's court system serves the county's cities and towns. County government functions are distinct from the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, which is an independent state agency. Court: Bristol County Superior Court uses separate Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford locations with criminal and civil assignments. Probate and Family Court serves all Bristol County cities and towns; District, Juvenile, and Housing Court locations are separately assigned by municipality and case type.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Bristol County Sheriff's Office operates the House of Correction in North Dartmouth and provides inmate custody, visitation, and related correctional services. It also operates or supports other correctional and lock-up functions described on its official site. Municipal: Municipal police departments and municipal courts handle local city and town matters separately from countywide Superior, District, Juvenile, Probate and Family, and Sheriff's Office functions.

Bristol County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with Bristol County Sheriff's Office corrections, custody, rehabilitation, and public-safety information. The official sources do not provide a single countywide public jail-roster search; inmate information and visitation details must be confirmed through the Sheriff's Office.

Police and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court location and division assignments depend on case type and municipality and may change with administrative orders or scheduling updates.

Massachusetts statewide record sources

Statewide Massachusetts sources are separate from Bristol County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities and local search areas

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

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Official Bristol County and Massachusetts record sources

For an official starting point, use Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Bristol County Superior Court Taunton criminal court location, clerk, probation, hours, and services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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