Androscoggin County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What are Androscoggin County Public Records?

The Maine Freedom of Access Act defines Androscoggin public records as written, graphic, or printed information in the custody of a governmental agency or public official. Maine law guarantees general access to most public records and provides penalties for government agencies or public officials that willfully violate the Freedom of Access Act. However, the law also states that some public records are not open to public disclosure. The following are some examples of exempt records:

Legislative records not yet signed or intended for public distribution
All records under the scope of a privilege against public access, such as the attorney-client privilege
Certain medical records
Security records containing plans, procedures, or risk assessments
Records maintained by intra-state organizations or local governments, that would be considered confidential if maintained by a state official or agency
Social security numbers
Public employees' contact information, including home addresses, home phone numbers, and personal phone numbers. However, this exemption excludes elected officials
Certain juvenile records
All records considered confidential by statute

In addition to government agencies, some public records may also be accessible from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

The name of the subject involved in record (subject must be older than 18 or not juvenile)
The address of the requestor
A case number or file number (if known)
The location of the document or person involved
The last known or current address of the registrant

Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Androscoggin County Crime Statistics

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes annual Androscoggin County crime statistics received from local law enforcement agencies via its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. In 2019, the FBI reported 114 offenses, including 1 arson, 13 violent crimes, and 100 property crimes. Recorded property crimes were 25 burglary incidents, 6 motor vehicle thefts, and 69 larceny thefts. For violent crimes, the report showed 5 rape cases, 1 robbery, and 7 aggravated assault incidents. In general, the total 2019 offense count is a 5.78% reduction from the 121 offenses reported for Androscoggin County in 2018.

Are Androscoggin County Criminal Records Public?

Eligible parties can request Androscoggin criminal records through the Maine Background Check Center. Each employer and employee must complete the Employer Packet, which includes an authorization form that grants the employer permission to access the record. Although Maine law states that convictions for disqualifying offenses prohibit the subject of the record from securing employment, the employer can request a waiver by applying within 30 days of disqualifying the applicant. All requests should be submitted to the agency by mail or in person, through the hiring entity:

Main Background Check Center
MBBC Manager
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Email: MBCC-Admin.DHHS@Maine.gov
Phone: (888) 572-5839

In some cases, Maine law restricts access to certain employers who need to conduct checks on prospective employees, especially persons who have, or would have direct access to protected persons in their care. Protected persons include disabled individuals or the elderly.

How to Obtain Androscoggin County Police Reports and Arrest Records

Persons seeking police reports and arrest records should contact the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department. Requests submitted to the Sheriff's Department should describe the desired records, specify relevant names, dates, and incident descriptions. Requestors should also note that the Sheriff's Department may require parties to pay varying fees for access. Requests for Androscoggin County arrest records or police reports should be submitted at the following address:

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 753-2500
Fax: (207) 784-3199

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Androscoggin County

Androscoggin County sex offender records are available online on the Maine Sex Offender Registry. Interested persons can search the registry by individual (first name and last name), location (city or town), and area (zip code and search radius in miles). Available details include the offender's full name, date of birth, town of primary domicile, conviction information, and a photograph.

Record seekers should note that the sex offender registry does not contain information on all persons convicted of sex crimes. Instead, available offender details are restricted to persons required to register under Title 34-A MRSA, Chapter 15 and Chapter 17.

How to Find Androscoggin County Inmate Records

Record seekers looking for information on Androscoggin County inmates should contact the Sheriff's Department. Required information includes the inmate's name, arrest and charge information, and other known details. Interested persons should reach out to the department using the following details:

Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 753-2500
Fax: (207) 784-3199

How Do I Visit an Inmate in the Androscoggin County Jail?

Family and friends looking to visit inmates at the Androscoggin County Jail must contact the facility to schedule appointments. Interested persons should reach out to the jail at:

Androscoggin County Jail
40 Pleasant Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 753-2500 (ext. 1992)
Fax: (207) 782-4006

The jail provides both contact and non-contact visits, allowing each inmate one visit every other day. Visitors must arrive at the jail 30 minutes before a scheduled contact visit and 15 minutes before a non-contact visit. Any visitor who arrives late will forfeit their visit.

Inmates are eligible for non-contact visits after spending at least 5 business days in jail, or 60 days for non-contact visits, all excluding holidays and weekends. Contact visits are restricted to 2 adult visitors and 1 child not more than 5 years old, or 1 adult visitor and 2 children not more than 12 years old. For non-contact visits, the jail allows 2 adult visitors, or 1 adult and 1 child not more than 17 years old.

Visitors must immediately leave jail grounds after each visit. Any visitor that violates a jail rule may be removed.

Court Records

Androscoggin County has Superior, District, and Probate Courts that handle county disputes. The Superior Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, and is the only court authorized to hold jury trials. Lower courts may transfer cases to the Superior Court if the cases require jury trials.

Androscoggin County District and Probate Courts have limited jurisdiction over county cases. While the District Court handles ordinance violations and most offenses not punishable by more than a year of incarceration, the Probate Court handles the administration of estates, guardianship proceedings, probate of wills, and adoption cases. The Probate Court also shares jurisdiction with the Superior Court over certain trusts, estates, or wills.

Locations of Courts in Androscoggin County

Androscoggin County Superior Court
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 330-7500

Lewiston County District Court
71 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 795-4800

Androscoggin County Probate Court
2 Turner Street
First Floor
Unit 5
Auburn, ME 04210
Fax: (207) 782-1135

Are Androscoggin County Court Records Public?

All members of the general public can request and receive copies of Androscoggin County court records. Persons interested in court records can submit official requests containing required details of the desired records. However, some records may be sealed or considered confidential and therefore closed to public disclosure.

How to Obtain Androscoggin County Civil Court Case Records

All persons may obtain Androscoggin County civil court records from the overseeing court. Applicants can complete copies of the record search request form and submit them by mail, or visit the court for access. Each record costs $2 for the first page and $1 for each extra page. A record search fee of $20 per name may also be applicable. However, the court may waive this fee if the requestor is the plaintiff or defendant.

Applicable processing times may vary depending on request specifics. Regardless, all requests for records before 2000 may require extra processing time. Interested applicants should forward requests to the appropriate Androscoggin County court:

Androscoggin County Superior Court
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 330-7500

Lewiston County District Court
71 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 795-4800

Androscoggin County Probate Court
2 Turner Street
First Floor
Unit 5
Auburn, ME 04210
Fax: (207) 782-1135

How to Obtain Androscoggin County Criminal Court Case Records

Androscoggin County Court Clerks provide public access to criminal records that are not sealed by court order or otherwise considered confidential. Persons interested in these records may visit the court that heard the case or send completed copies of the record search request form by mail. Records cost $2 for the first page, $1 for each additional page, and a possible $20 per-name search fee. The court may waive the search fee if the defendant or plaintiff is a party to the case. Applicants seeking Androscoggin County criminal court records must contact one of the following courts:

Androscoggin County Superior Court
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 330-7500

Lewiston County District Court
71 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 795-4800

Androscoggin County Probate Court
2 Turner Street
First Floor
Unit 5
Auburn, ME 04210
Fax: (207) 782-1135

What are Androscoggin County Vital Records?

Androscoggin County vital records contain details of marriages, divorces, births, and deaths in the county. These records are government-generated records that serve as official evidence that these events took place. Androscoggin vital records are obtainable from the county courts or the Maine Division of Public Health Systems (DHHS). However, according to state law, some vital records are not open to public disclosure.

Where and How to Obtain Androscoggin County Divorce Records

Interested applicants may obtain copies of Androscoggin County divorce records from the county District or Superior Courts. Required information includes the names of the divorced parties and the date of divorce. Androscoggin County divorce decrees may cost request fees payable by cash, checks, or money orders. Applicants should visit or mail requests to:

Androscoggin County Superior Court
2 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 330-7500

Lewiston County District Court
71 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 795-4800

Alternatively, parties may obtain Androscoggin County divorce certificates from the Maine Division of Public Health Systems (DHHS). Applicants should complete the Divorce Record section of the DHHS' vital records application form with the full names of both parties, the divorce date, and the place of divorce. The first certified copy of an Androscoggin divorce certificate costs $15. While extra copies of the same record cost $6, all non-certified copies cost $10. Checks and money orders should be payable to "Treasurer - State of Maine". All requests should be forwarded to: