A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) is a person's criminal history. You will have a Massachusetts CORI if you have ever been charged with a crime in a state or federal court in Massachusetts, whether your case ended with a conviction, a finding of not guilty, charges were dismissed, or another outcome.

The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) is the state agency in charge of the criminal justice information system, including CORI services, for Massachusetts.

CORI reports help protect public safety by allowing employers, school administrators, public housing officials, and others to screen out potentially dangerous ex-offenders. However, CORI reports also create a major barrier to employment, housing, loans, and other services for people with criminal records who are not a threat to society.

To request a copy of your CORI you can download and complete a CORI Request Form.