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Bristol County Public Records Directory
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About Bristol County, Massachusetts
Bristol County is located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts and is the third most populous county in the state. The county seat is Taunton. The county was founded in 1685.
The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an elected County Sheriff. The county is divided into 13 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.
The county is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Roger Williams University.
The county is served by the MBTA commuter rail system, which provides service to Boston and other nearby cities. The county is also served by the Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line, which provides service to Providence, Rhode Island.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area, the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, and the Borderland State Park. The county also has several beaches, including Horseneck Beach, Gooseberry Island, and Easton Beach.
The county government is composed of a Board of County Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an elected County Sheriff. The county is divided into 13 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.
The county is part of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Roger Williams University.
The county is served by the MBTA commuter rail system, which provides service to Boston and other nearby cities. The county is also served by the Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line, which provides service to Providence, Rhode Island.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area, the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, and the Borderland State Park. The county also has several beaches, including Horseneck Beach, Gooseberry Island, and Easton Beach.
Bristol County Public Records
Bristol County Criminal Cases and Matters
Useful information for victims of crime and concerned residents
State Police Detective Unit in Bristol County
Homicides, narcotics, gangs and sexual assault investigations
Bristol County Marriages and Vital Records
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds and Public Records
Records of property transactions in Northern Bristol County
Bristol County Registry of Deeds Southern District
Online search of Recorded Land transactions and property titles
Bristol County Licenses
Division of professional licensure
New Bedford Regional Airport
Commercial flights and general aviation services for Bristol County
Bristol County Towns and Villages
Official list of cities and towns in Bristol County
The Sun Chronicle Newspaper
Search current and historic news articles and obituaries
Bristol County Cemetery Directory
Location information for historic Bristol cemeteries
Bristol County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement services, investigations and inmate programs
Sex Offender Registry Board
Search online database of convicted sex offenders by county
Bristol County Bar Association
Free referrals for criminal, civil and family law attorneys
Bristol County U.S. Census
Population and demographic statistics
Bristol County Courts
Bristol County, Massachusetts is part of the Massachusetts Trial Court system. The Bristol County Superior Court is located in Taunton, MA. The Bristol County Probate and Family Court is located in Fall River, MA. The Bristol County Juvenile Court is located in New Bedford, MA. The Bristol County District Court is located in Taunton, MA.
Bristol Superior Civil and Criminal Courts
Criminal cases, civil actions, disputes and medical malpractices
Bristol Probate and Family Court
Divorces, annulments, child support and custody matters
Bristol County District Courts
Criminal complaints, civil trials and small claims cases
Bristol Juvenile Court
Adoption, guardianship, delinquency and youthful offender cases
Bristol County Register of Probate
Online access to Probate and Family Court forms and information
Massachusetts Judicial Supreme Court
Decisions, public information office and resources
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Appellate decisions rules and information
Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries
Public statewide law library