Civil Court Records in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield civil court records are maintained at the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse at 50 State Street, where the Hampden County Superior Court, Springfield District Court, and Probate and Family Court are all located. This page covers how to find, search, and request Springfield civil court records, what each court handles, current copy fees, and access to the Western Housing Court and electronic filing tools.
Springfield District Court Civil Records
The Springfield District Court handles civil cases up to $50,000 and is one of the most active civil courts in the state. In fiscal year 2016, the court processed over 28,500 filings, making it the busiest District Court in Massachusetts. The address is 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102. The phone is (413) 748-8600, and the civil fax line is (413) 747-4841. The court serves Springfield, Longmeadow, and West Springfield. Springfield civil court records from this court cover a wide range of smaller civil claims, small claims filings, and summary process actions.
The Springfield District Court also runs several specialty programs that show up in civil case searches. The Adult Drug Court and Mental Health Court operate alongside the main civil docket. The Emerging Adult Court of Hope (E.A.C.H.) serves people ages 18 to 26 and may appear in Springfield civil court record searches for that group. A Veterans' Treatment Court docket also exists. These specialty programs don't change how you access civil court records in Springfield, but knowing they exist helps you understand what you find when you look through the docket. If you need civil records from a case tied to one of these programs, contact the District Court clerk directly for guidance on retrieval.
The Springfield District Court page on mass.gov has current contact details, fax numbers, and program information for civil filings in Springfield and surrounding communities.
The Springfield District Court is the busiest District Court in Massachusetts and handles civil claims up to $50,000 for Springfield, Longmeadow, and West Springfield.
Note: The Springfield District Court civil fax line is (413) 747-4841, which can be used for certain civil filings when the clerk confirms fax submissions are accepted for that case type.
Hampden Superior Court Springfield Civil Filings
The Hampden County Superior Court handles civil cases over $50,000. It is housed in the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103, named after the former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Clerk Laura S. Gentile oversees the docket. The civil line is (413) 735-6016, and the criminal line is (413) 735-6017. Email the clerk's office at Hampden.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us. This is the main venue in Western Massachusetts for large personal injury suits, major contract disputes, and complex civil litigation. Springfield civil court records from Superior Court are open to the public and available at the clerk's window during regular hours.
The courthouse at 50 State Street also houses the Springfield District Court, the Hampden Probate and Family Court, and other court offices. Having these courts consolidated at the Hall of Justice complex makes it practical to handle multiple record requests in a single visit. If you need civil court records from more than one Springfield court, 50 State Street covers most of them. The Superior Court is on the same block as the District and Probate courts, so you don't need to travel around the city to reach different clerk offices. The Superior Court also supports electronic filing through eFileMA for qualifying case types, which is covered in the online search section below.
The Hampden County Superior Court page on mass.gov has clerk contact information, filing requirements, and directions to the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse for Springfield civil cases over $50,000.
The Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse at 50 State Street is where Hampden County Superior Court civil court records are filed and maintained for Springfield and all of Western Massachusetts.
Note: The Hampden County Superior Court has specialty programs including a Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Family Treatment Court that may appear in Springfield civil court record searches for qualifying case types.
Hampden Probate and Family Court Springfield Records
The Hampden Probate and Family Court is at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Register Rosemary Saccomani runs the office. The phone is (413) 748-7760. This court handles estate administration, probate, guardianship petitions, divorce filings, and child custody matters for all of Hampden County. Springfield civil court records tied to estate proceedings, family law disputes, and guardianship cases are filed and maintained here. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
For people in the Chicopee area, a satellite office is available at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. This location handles certain probate filings and record requests without requiring a trip to the main Springfield courthouse. A Virtual Registry is also available through the Hampden Probate and Family Court for some case types. Check the court's mass.gov page for current virtual access instructions and which matters qualify for remote handling. These options make it easier to access Springfield-area civil court records without always appearing in person.
The Hampden Probate and Family Court page on mass.gov includes contact information, satellite office hours, and virtual registry details for civil cases involving estate and family law matters in Hampden County.
The Hampden Probate and Family Court maintains Springfield civil court records for estate, guardianship, and family law matters, with a satellite office in Chicopee for added access.
Note: The Hampden Probate and Family Court satellite office in Chicopee at 274 Front Street is open weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM and can handle certain probate filings for people who prefer not to travel to 50 State Street in Springfield.
How to Search Springfield Civil Court Records
MassCourts at masscourts.org is the primary online tool for Springfield civil court records. Select "Hampden County" from the location filter to focus results on Springfield-area courts. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The system covers Superior Court, District Court, and most civil case types. Probate records appear in the probate section of the same platform. Most active and recent Springfield civil court records are visible online with basic docket information, party names, and case status.
Springfield courts also support electronic filing through eFileMA at massachusetts.tylerhost.net/ofsweb. The provider fee is $22 per transaction. Not every case type is eligible for e-filing, so check the court's specific rules before submitting electronically. For most Superior Court and District Court civil filings in Springfield, eFileMA works well and reduces the need for in-person clerk visits. If you file electronically, your case and related Springfield civil court records will appear in MassCourts after processing.
When searching Springfield civil court records online, cases may appear under both the Springfield court name and the broader Hampden County designation depending on how the docket is organized. Court codes on masscourts.org help identify which specific office holds the file. If the search results are unclear, call the relevant clerk before making a trip downtown.
Springfield Civil Court Records Fees and Requests
Copy fees for Springfield civil court records follow the Massachusetts state standard. Unattested copies cost $0.05 per page. Attested copies are $2.50 per page. A certificate of orders costs $20.00. These fees apply at all Springfield courts in the 50 State Street complex and at the Western Housing Court on Elm Street.
For in-person requests, go to the clerk's office at the relevant court during business hours, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring the case number if you have it, along with the names of the parties and the approximate year of filing. The Superior, District, and Probate courts are all at 50 State Street, making it efficient to handle multiple Springfield civil court record requests in one visit. The Western Housing Court is at a separate address, 37 Elm Street, Springfield, MA 01103, phone (413) 748-7838. For housing-related civil court records, plan a separate trip to Elm Street.
Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request to the relevant clerk at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103, with your case number, return address, and a check made out to the court. For questions before submitting, email the Hampden Superior Court clerk at Hampden.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us. Processing times for mail requests vary, and older archived files may take longer to retrieve.
Chicopee is a nearby city that qualifies for its own civil court page. Chicopee civil court records are handled through the Springfield District Court for cases within its service area, and the Chicopee District Court serves cases originating in Chicopee itself.
Hampden County Civil Court Records
Springfield is in Hampden County. All civil court records for the county flow through the Hampden county court system. For county-level records, fees, and additional resources, visit the Hampden County civil court records page.