Search Traffic Ticket Records in Everett
Traffic ticket records for Everett are processed at the Malden District Court in Middlesex County, not at a courthouse located in Everett itself. Citations issued by Everett officers or state troopers in the city enter the Massachusetts civil motor vehicle infraction system and are assigned to Malden District Court, which sits in Medford. This page explains where to find your ticket, what options you have, how fines are calculated, and what happens after a case is resolved.
Everett Overview
Malden District Court (Serves Everett)
Everett traffic citations are handled by Malden District Court, which despite its name is physically located in Medford at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway. The court's jurisdiction covers Everett, Malden, Melrose, and Wakefield. This is where you go if you want to contest a ticket, make an in-person payment, or attend a clerk-magistrate or judge's hearing. Knowing the physical address matters here because first-time visitors sometimes head to Malden before realizing the courthouse is in Medford.
| Court | Malden District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway Medford, MA 02155 |
| Phone | (781) 322-7500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Everett, Malden, Melrose, Wakefield |
| Note | Physically located in Medford, not in Malden |
The Mystic Valley Parkway location is accessible from Route 16 and is near the Mystic River. Parking is available at the courthouse. If you are coming from Everett by car, plan about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. The drive is not long, but traffic on the roads between Everett and Medford can back up during rush hours.
For current directions and contact details, see the Malden District Court page on mass.gov. If you have questions about your Everett citation before showing up, call (781) 322-7500 during business hours.
Malden District Court at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford handles all traffic citations issued in Everett, Malden, Melrose, and Wakefield.
How Everett Traffic Tickets Work
Traffic tickets issued in Everett are civil motor vehicle infractions (CMVIs). They are civil, not criminal. You will not get a criminal record from a standard moving violation. The ticket enters the civil court system at Malden District Court. If you want to contest it, you deal with the civil process there. No criminal arraignment, no bail, no risk of jail from a routine CMVI.
You have 20 days from the ticket date to respond. Three options exist. Pay the fine and admit the violation. Request a clerk-magistrate hearing at Malden District Court for $25. Or request a judge's hearing for $50. If you do not respond within 20 days, the RMV records the violation as admitted with no warning sent to you. The driving record update happens automatically once the deadline passes.
At a clerk-magistrate hearing, you and any witnesses appear before the clerk. You explain your version of events, the clerk considers the facts, and a decision is made. If the clerk finds you responsible, you have 15 days to appeal to a judge by paying $50. The judge hears the case fresh and makes a final ruling. Once the judge decides, the civil case is closed. Learn more about what to expect at mass.gov's traffic ticket hearing page.
A full guide to contesting a traffic ticket is at mass.gov's appeal page.
Fines for Everett Traffic Violations
Massachusetts has a statewide fine schedule that applies in every city, including Everett. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit is a $50 fine. Going 11 or more mph over costs $50 plus $10 for each additional mph. Every speeding ticket also includes a $50 Head Injury Assessment surcharge that is added on top of the base fine. The surcharge is mandatory. A ticket for going 12 mph over the limit would be $60 in base fines plus the $50 surcharge, totaling $110 before any court fees.
Everett is a dense urban area with a lot of stop-and-go traffic and intersections that see regular enforcement. Cell phone violations come up often. Under the Massachusetts Hands-Free Law, using a handheld phone while driving is illegal. First offense is $100. Second is $250. Any offense after that is $500. All of these are surchargeable. Your insurer can raise your rate when your policy renews after a surchargeable violation. The complete list of surchargeable incidents is at mass.gov's surchargeable incidents page.
Three speeding violations within a 12-month period can lead to a 30-day license suspension under MGL c. 90, section 20. The RMV tracks your record statewide. Drivers who accumulate a pattern of serious or repeated violations may be classified as habitual offenders under MGL c. 90, section 22F, which carries a suspension of up to four years. Check how these thresholds work at mass.gov's suspensions page.
Everett Police Department
The Everett Police Department is the primary traffic enforcement agency within city limits. Massachusetts State Police also patrol certain roadways and highways near Everett. Citations from both agencies are processed through the same CMVI system and filed at Malden District Court.
| Department | Everett Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Elm Street Everett, MA 02149 |
| Non-Emergency | (617) 389-2120 |
If you need a crash report or want to identify the officer who issued your citation, call Everett PD's records division. For questions about your court case at Malden District Court, contact the court directly. The police department handles police records; the court handles court records. They are separate.
Paying an Everett Traffic Ticket
You can pay an Everett traffic ticket online through the Massachusetts courts' payment system. Visit mass.gov's payment guide for the direct link and step-by-step instructions. Online payment is typically confirmed within a business day. You will need your citation number and some basic personal information to complete the payment.
In-person payment goes to Malden District Court at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. The clerk's window is open until 4:30 PM on weekdays. If you mail a payment, use a check or money order payable to Malden District Court. Do not mail cash. Once your payment is accepted, the ticket is recorded as an admitted violation.
Paying admits the offense. If the violation is surchargeable, your insurance company may raise your rate at the next renewal. Think about whether to pay or request a hearing before you decide. The general overview at mass.gov's traffic ticket page is a good starting point.
Checking Your Driving Record
Once an Everett ticket is resolved, the outcome is sent to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. The RMV updates your driving record with the violation, any associated surcharges, and any license status changes. You can request a copy of your record through the Massachusetts RMV or use the myRMV online portal to access certain transactions digitally.
An unattested record is $8. A certified, attested copy is $20 and is sometimes required for insurance claims or legal proceedings. Step-by-step instructions for requesting a record are at mass.gov's driving record page. For court-level case information from Malden District Court, search by name or case number at masscourts.org.
Middlesex County Traffic Ticket Records
Everett is part of Middlesex County, which is the most populous county in Massachusetts and is served by more district courts than any other county in the state. Malden District Court is the court within Middlesex County that handles Everett cases. The Middlesex County page covers the full network of courts across the county, nearby jurisdictions, and broader resources for anyone dealing with a traffic violation in the region.