Find Traffic Ticket Records in Hampden County
Hampden County traffic ticket records are filed with the district court that covers the city or town where the violation occurred. Five district courts serve Hampden County, with Springfield at the center. Citations issued on Interstate 91, Route 20, the Mass Pike (I-90), or any local road in the county get routed to the court for that area. Finding the right court is the first step when you need to look up or respond to a Hampden County traffic ticket record.
Hampden County Overview
Springfield District Court
The Springfield District Court is in the Hampden County Hall of Justice at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102. Phone: (413) 748-8600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court handles civil motor vehicle infractions for Longmeadow, Springfield, and West Springfield. PVTA bus routes Blue 6, Blue 7, Green 1, Green 2, Green 5, and Green 8 all serve the area around the courthouse.
Springfield sees heavy traffic on State Street, Main Street, and the ramps connecting to I-91 and I-291. This court processes a large share of Hampden County traffic citations each year. If your ticket was issued in Springfield or one of the two adjoining communities, your record is here.
The Springfield District Court page has current hours, directions, and any changes to service.
The Hall of Justice complex in downtown Springfield also houses the Hampden County Superior Court, so many county-level traffic matters are resolved in the same building.
| Court | Springfield District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102 |
| Phone | (413) 748-8600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Serves | Longmeadow, Springfield, West Springfield |
Chicopee and Holyoke District Courts
The Chicopee District Court at 30 Church Street, Chicopee handles all civil motor vehicle infractions for the city of Chicopee. Phone: (413) 598-0099. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Chicopee borders Springfield and has its own court because of the volume of local traffic matters. Routes 33, 116, and the I-90 corridor through Chicopee generate regular citation activity.
The Holyoke District Court is at 20 Court Plaza in Holyoke. Phone: (413) 538-9710. It handles citations for Holyoke only. Holyoke sits along Route 202 and Route 5, and the Holyoke Mall area is a busy traffic zone. Both Chicopee and Holyoke are dense urban communities, so these courts handle a significant share of the county's total traffic citation volume.
The Chicopee District Court page and the Holyoke District Court page each have current contact details and directions.
If you got a ticket anywhere in Chicopee, your record is at the Church Street courthouse. Holyoke violations stay at Court Plaza.
Westfield and Palmer District Courts
The Westfield District Court at 224 Elm Street, Westfield (phone: (413) 568-8946) serves the western portion of Hampden County. Communities covered include Agawam, Blandford, Chester, Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southwick, Tolland, and Westfield. Route 20 and the Westfield River corridor run through this part of the county, and Westfield is a significant transit point for vehicles coming in from the New York side of the state line.
The Palmer District Court at 235 Sykes Street, Suite 3, Palmer (phone: (413) 283-8916) covers the eastern and rural towns of Hampden County: Brimfield, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Holland, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Wales, and Wilbraham. Route 20 cuts through several of these towns, and the Mass Pike runs along the northern edge. Wilbraham and Ludlow are suburban communities with active commuter traffic to Springfield.
The Holyoke District Court page and court locator tools can help confirm service areas if you are unsure which court has your ticket.
Westfield and Palmer courts are smaller than the Springfield-area courts but handle a broad geographic stretch of the county.
Hampden County Superior Court
The Hampden County Superior Court is also at 50 State Street in Springfield, inside the same Hall of Justice complex as the Springfield District Court. Main line: (413) 735-6016. Probation: (413) 748-7653. The Superior Court handles criminal traffic matters that exceed district court jurisdiction, civil cases, and appeals. Most civil motor vehicle infractions stay at the district court level, but criminal motor vehicle charges like negligent operation or operating under the influence may move to Superior Court.
The Hampden County District Attorney's office is at the same address, 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102. Phone: (413) 747-1097. The DA prosecutes criminal cases in the county, including serious traffic offenses. You can find more information at hampdenda.com.
The Hall of Justice at 50 State Street is the main hub for Hampden County court matters at both the district and superior court levels.
| Court | Hampden County Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01102 |
| Phone | (413) 735-6016 |
| Probation | (413) 748-7653 |
Looking Up and Responding to a Hampden County Citation
Use MassCourts to search for your traffic ticket record by name or case number. The system is free and public. It shows the court location, case status, hearing dates, and any docket entries. Citations are usually in the system within a few days after the officer files the paperwork. If your ticket is not showing up yet, wait 48 to 72 hours and try again.
You have 20 days from the ticket date to respond. Your choices are to pay the fine, ask for a Clerk-Magistrate hearing ($25), or ask for a judge hearing ($50). The state explains what happens at each on the traffic ticket hearing page. At a clerk hearing, the officer often does not come. At a judge hearing, the officer must be there. If the officer does not show at a judge hearing, the ticket is typically dismissed. Either way, you need to act within that 20-day window to keep your options open.
Online payment is available through the pay your traffic ticket page. You can also mail a check or pay in person at the court that holds your citation. Do not ignore the ticket. A default can add costs and trigger a suspension.
If you want to know how a ticket affects your insurance, check the surchargeable incidents list on the state site. Not every infraction raises your rate, but speeding, red light violations, and cell phone tickets generally do.
Fines and Suspension Rules in Hampden County
Massachusetts uses a standard fine schedule for traffic tickets. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit costs $50. Going 11 or more mph over the limit costs $50 plus $10 for each mph above 10. Every ticket also carries a mandatory $50 Head Injury Assessment surcharge. That fee is added on top of the base fine and cannot be removed.
The hands-free phone law, which has been in effect since February 23, 2020, carries fines of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second, and $500 for any offense after that. Drivers who get three speeding tickets within 12 months face a 30-day license suspension under MGL c. 90, section 20. Four or more convictions can bring a habitual offender designation under MGL c. 90, section 22F, which means a four-year suspension. The state's page on suspensions from multiple offenses explains the rules in full. Massachusetts traffic law is in MGL Chapter 90.
Cities in Hampden County
These qualifying cities in Hampden County have their own traffic ticket records pages.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hampden. Check the town on your ticket to confirm which county and court applies.