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Hampden County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Hampden government websites.
About Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County is located in the western part of Massachusetts and is part of the Pioneer Valley region. The county seat is Springfield, the largest city in the county.
The county government is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an executive branch headed by a County Administrator. The county is divided into 25 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.
The county is governed by the Massachusetts General Laws and the Hampden County Charter. The county is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by seven districts and in the Massachusetts Senate by three districts.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Quabbin Reservoir, the largest body of water in Massachusetts. It is also home to the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
The county government is composed of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body, and an executive branch headed by a County Administrator. The county is divided into 25 towns and cities, each of which has its own local government.
The county is governed by the Massachusetts General Laws and the Hampden County Charter. The county is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by seven districts and in the Massachusetts Senate by three districts.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Quabbin Reservoir, the largest body of water in Massachusetts. It is also home to the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
Circuit Court Address
Hampden County Massachusetts Court
Address: 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102
Phone: (413) 748-8201
Fax: (413) 748-8202
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hampden County Public Records
Springfield Hampden County Criminal Records
Online public access to arrest logs and accident reports
Springfield Criminal Investigation Bureau
Investigates robberies, kidnappings, murders and property crimes
Hampden County Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Health and Human Services official certificates
Hampden County Death Records
Department of Public Health
Hampden County Marriages and Other Vital Records
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Hampden County Registry of Deeds
Search databases of recorded land indexes and property titles
Hampden County Sheriff Civil Process Division
Service of subpoenas, divorce documents, warrants and lawsuits
Hampden County Licenses
Division of professional licensure
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District
Information and services for students, parents, teachers and alumni
Central and Western Massachusetts Libraries
Digital access to library services, catalogs, databases and archives
Memorial Hall Museum and Library
Historic documents, archives, literature and cultural artifacts
The Valley Advocate Newspaper
Searchable current and historic local news articles
Hampden County Bar Association
Free referral services for criminal, civil and family law attorneys
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce Greater Springfield
Membership directories of businesses and professional services
Hampden County Census
Population and demographic statistics
Hampden County Correctional Center
Criminal offenders, inmates and jails information
Hampden County Sex Offenders
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board
Hampden Sheriff Most Wanted
Fugitives wanted by Massachusetts law enforcement
Hampden County Courts
Hampden County Massachusetts court jurisdiction is the Superior Court located in Springfield, MA. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction that handles civil and criminal cases. It also has jurisdiction over family law, juvenile law, and probate matters.
Hampden Superior Civil and Criminal Courts
Criminal cases, civil actions, disputes and medical malpractice
Hampden Divorces Probate and Family Court
Marriage dissolution, annulments, child support and custody matters
District Court Department Hampden Division
Criminal complaints, civil trials and small claims cases
Juvenile Court Department Hampden County Division
Adoption, guardianship, delinquency and youthful offender cases
Housing Court Department Western Division
Evictions, landlord tenant disputes, residential legal matters
Hampden Law Library
Research Massachusetts case laws, statutes and court rules