Androscoggin County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Androscoggin County, Maine, can be accessed through several channels. AndroscogginCourt.us can help find publicly available criminal case information filed in the county. Beyond that, the Maine Judicial Branch's electronic court system, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, and the clerk's office at the Androscoggin County Superior Court all serve as access points for criminal case data, booking records, and certified documents.

How to Search Criminal Records in Androscoggin

There are several ways to look up criminal records in Androscoggin County, depending on what you need and how quickly you need it.

Online Search Options

1. AndroscogginCourt.us — Start here to search for publicly available court record information tied to Androscoggin County criminal cases. You can search by name or case number.
2. Maine eCourts — The Judicial Branch's electronic case management system provides online access to many public court records. As of June 16, 2025, electronic criminal case records are available in Androscoggin County. Parties to a case can access their own records remotely after registering through the portal.
3. Maine Criminal History Record Request — The Maine State Police, through the State Bureau of Identification, maintains the central repository for fingerprint-supported criminal history record information (CHRI). You can request a public criminal history check online.
4. Maine Department of Corrections Resident Search — Use this free tool to find information about adults currently in the custody of the Maine Department of Corrections, including those housed in county jails.
5. Androscoggin County Jail Booking & Bail Information — If you believe someone has been arrested or is being held at the Androscoggin County Jail, contact the jail to check charges and bail status.

In Person

Visit the clerk's office at the Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn. Public access terminals may be available at the courthouse for looking up case information. You can also request copies of court documents directly from the clerk.

By Mail or Written Request

• Court records: Submit a written request to the clerk of the Androscoggin County Superior Court. The Maine Judicial Branch provides a court records request process with instructions and forms.
• Sheriff's Office records: The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office Records Requests page outlines how to request police reports and incident records.
• State criminal history: Mail-in requests for CHRI can be sent to the Maine State Police, State Bureau of Identification.

What You Need to Search

• Full legal name of the individual
• Date of birth (helpful for narrowing results)
• Case number (if known)
• Court location (Superior Court or District Court in Androscoggin County)

Search Androscoggin Criminal Cases by Case Number

If you have a case number, you can look up a specific criminal case directly without needing to search by name. Maine uses a structured case number format that identifies the court, case type, and filing sequence.

A typical Maine criminal case number follows this pattern:

• Court code — A prefix identifying the court location (e.g., "AUBSC" for Auburn Superior Court or "LEWDC" for Lewiston District Court)
• Case type indicator — A letter or abbreviation identifying the case category, such as "CR" for criminal
• Year — The two- or four-digit filing year
• Sequence number — A sequential number assigned when the case was filed

For example, a case number like AUBSC-CR-2024-00123 would indicate a criminal case filed in the Auburn Superior Court in 2024. Enter the full case number exactly as it appears on any court documents you have. Even small formatting differences can prevent a match in the system.

Charges, Case Status, Hearings, and Court Results in Androscoggin

Criminal case records in Androscoggin County contain several key data points. Here is what each one means.

Charges

Case Status

• Pending — The case is open and awaiting further court action
• Active — Proceedings are underway (hearings scheduled, motions pending)
• Disposed — The case has reached a final resolution (conviction, dismissal, etc.)
• Closed — All court obligations, including sentencing conditions, have been completed

Hearing Types

• Arraignment — The defendant is formally advised of charges and enters an initial plea
• Preliminary hearing — A judge determines whether probable cause exists (less common in Maine state courts for cases initiated by indictment)
• Pre-trial conference — Attorneys discuss case status, potential plea agreements, and trial preparation
• Sentencing — The court imposes penalties after a guilty plea or conviction
• Review hearing — A follow-up hearing to check compliance with court orders or probation conditions

Court Results (Dispositions)

• Guilty — The defendant was convicted, either by plea or verdict
• Not guilty — The defendant was acquitted at trial
• Dismissed — The charges were dropped by the court or prosecutor
• Nolle prosequi — The prosecutor declined to pursue the case further
• Filed — In Maine, a case may be "filed" by the court, meaning it is set aside without a final disposition but can potentially be reopened

Note that some records may be sealed by court order and will not appear in public searches.

How to Request Certified Criminal Records in Androscoggin

Certified copies carry an official court seal and can be used for legal proceedings, background checks, or employment verification. The process depends on whether you need court records or criminal history records.

Court Records (Certified Copies of Case Documents)

1. Contact the clerk's office at the Androscoggin County Superior Court.
2. Provide the case number, party name, and the specific documents you need.
3. Submit your request in person, by mail, or through the Judicial Branch's records request process.
4. Pay the applicable copy and certification fees.
5. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID if requesting in person.

Androscoggin County Superior Court

2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210

Phone: (207) 783-5420Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Sheriff's Office Records

For arrest reports, incident reports, or booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office Public Safety Division.

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office — Records Requests

2 Turner Street, Auburn, ME 04210

Phone: (207) 753-2500 Ext. 1845Email: records@androscoggincountymaine.gov

State Criminal History Records

For a comprehensive criminal history report (CHRI), submit a request through the Maine Criminal History Record Request portal operated by the Maine State Police. You will need to provide:

• Full name and date of birth of the subject
• Payment for the applicable fee
• Fingerprint submission may be required for certain types of background checks

Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times for Criminal Records in Androscoggin

Processing Times

• Online court record searches: Immediate results for records available through Maine eCourts
• In-person court record copies: Often available same day, depending on clerk workload
• Mail-in court record requests: Typically 5–10 business days
• State criminal history checks (online): Usually processed within 3–5 business days
• Sheriff's Office records: Processing times vary; contact the office directly for an estimate

Fees are subject to change. Confirm current amounts with the issuing office before submitting payment.