Taunton Police Records
Taunton police records include incident reports, arrest records, crash reports, and daily call logs kept by the Taunton Police Department. The department is located at 23 Summer Street and serves the city through its Records Division. If you need a copy of a report or want to look up a case, there are a few ways to make a request. Taunton is part of Bristol County, so court cases go through that county's system. This page explains how to search for and get Taunton police records, what fees apply, and what legal rules govern the process.
Taunton at a Glance
Taunton Police Department Records
The Taunton Police Department is at 23 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780. You can reach the main line at (508) 823-5000. The department keeps incident reports, arrest logs, crash reports, and call records. The Records Division handles most public requests for these files.
Taunton is part of Bristol County. Court cases from Taunton go through the Bristol County courts, including the Taunton District Court and Bristol County Superior Court. The department works with the Bristol County system for cases that move beyond the investigation stage.
The Taunton Police Department website lists contact numbers, division details, and links for the public. Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10, the department must respond to your records request within 10 business days. This is a state-wide rule that applies to every police department in Massachusetts.
How to Search Taunton Police Records
To search for Taunton police records, start by contacting the Records Division at the police department. You can call, visit the station, or send a written request. Give the staff the date, names, and location of the incident. A report number speeds things up if you have one.
For court records linked to Taunton arrests, use the MassCourts system. This online tool shows case numbers, party names, hearing dates, and docket entries from the Taunton District Court and Bristol County courts. It does not show the actual police reports. You need to go through the police department for those.
The Bristol County records system also covers some documents tied to Taunton cases. Below is what the Bristol County records portal looks like.
This page gives you access to county-level records that may relate to cases in Taunton.
Crash reports from Taunton are available through BuyCrash.com. Search by date, name, or report number. The cost is about $20 per report.
Taunton Records Request Process
You can request Taunton police records by mail, email, or in person at the station. Your request should include as much detail as possible. List the date of the incident, names of people involved, and the type of report you want. Be specific. A broad request will take longer and may cost more because of the extra staff time needed to find the records.
The city must respond within 10 business days under state law. For large or complex requests, the city may extend that by up to 25 more business days. They must let you know about the extension and give you a fee estimate if the cost will be over $25. You can adjust your request at that point to keep costs lower.
Note: You do not need to give a reason for your request. Massachusetts law gives everyone the right to ask for public records.
Fees for Taunton Police Records
Taunton uses the state fee schedule under 950 CMR 32.08. Copies are $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff time are free. After that, fees run $25 per hour. Inspecting records in person costs nothing. You only pay for copies.
Most requests for a single incident report or arrest record fall within the free window. You will not owe anything for the search time on a simple request. Crash reports from BuyCrash cost around $20, paid to the vendor. The RMV also sells crash reports for about the same price, available roughly four weeks after the accident date.
Exemptions and Appeals for Taunton Records
Some Taunton police records have exempt information that gets redacted before release. Under M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7(26), law enforcement records tied to active investigations can be withheld in full or in part. Juvenile names are never disclosed. Victim details in sensitive cases are also protected.
If you get a denial, file an appeal with the Supervisor of Records under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A. The Secretary of State's office has the forms and process details. The supervisor reviews your case and issues a ruling within 10 business days. From there, you can go to Superior Court if needed.
For criminal history records that cover the whole state, contact the DCJIS. CORI checks run $25 and are handled separately from local police report requests.
Bristol County Police Records
Taunton sits in Bristol County. The county also includes Fall River and New Bedford. For county-level records and court resources, check the Bristol County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Taunton also have police records pages on this site.