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Records Access

When requesting public records, or doing background investigations, please be advised, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is a jail and house of correction that houses male and female offenders awaiting trial or serving a sentence of 2.5 years or less. We are not an arresting/police authority or a court. Any information regarding police reports/police record checks would have to be requested directly to the city/town police department(s). Additionally, any information relative to court proceedings/possible charges on file would have to be obtained from such court.

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In accordance with the enactment of MGL Chapter 121 - An Act to Improve Public Records - the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) has designated Captain Nick Carme as its Public Records Access Officer, who will assist requester in fulfilling their requests.

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Public records requests regarding records in the possession of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office may be made by email to: ncarme@fcso-ma.us or by hand delivery or mail to the:

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          Franklin County Sheriff's Office

          ATTN: Records/Capt.Nick Carme 

          160 Elm Street 

          Greenfield, MA  01301

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Capt.Carme may also be reached by telephone at (413) 774-4014  X2123.

Telephone requests may be accepted at the discretion of the FCSO.

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