Find Sex Offenders in Everett
Everett sex offenders can be searched through the state SORB database or by contacting the Everett Police Department directly. The city sits in Middlesex County and has about 50,000 residents, making it one of the more dense communities north of Boston. Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders who live, work, or go to school in Everett must register with the state, and their records are open to the public. You can look up registered sex offenders in Everett for free online, or you can call the Everett Police sex offender line for help with your search. This page walks through each way to find that information.
Everett Overview
Search Everett Sex Offenders Online
The quickest way to find sex offenders in Everett is the SORB online search portal. SORB stands for the Sex Offender Registry Board, and it is the state agency that tracks all registered sex offenders in Massachusetts. The portal lets you search by name, city, or zip code. Type in "Everett" and the system pulls up every Level 2 and Level 3 offender with a listed address in the city. Level 1 offenders do not show up because their records are not public under state law. The search is free and you do not need to make an account to use it.
Results show each offender's name, photo, home address, physical description, and the offense that put them on the registry. You can sort by zip code if you want to check a specific part of Everett. The database gets updated as offenders move, register, or change their status. It is the same tool used statewide, so you can also check other cities from the same page.
Some Level 2 offenders classified before July 12, 2013, may not be in the online system. For those older cases, you need to go in person to the Everett Police Department and ask at the desk. The records are still public. They just have not been added to the web portal.
The Sex Offender Registry Board also runs a phone line at 1-800-93-MEGAN for people who want to call and ask about a specific person. The main SORB office number is (978) 740-6400. Both lines can answer questions about offenders registered in Everett or anywhere else in the state.
Everett Police Department Sex Offender Registry
The Everett Police Department handles sex offender registration for the city. Sex offenders who live in Everett must register in person at the police station. The department is at 45 Elm Street, Everett, MA 02149. The main line is (617) 394-4100. There is also a dedicated sex offender information line at (617) 394-2293 if you want to ask about a specific offender or check on someone's status in the registry.
When you visit the station, officers can pull up registry information for any sex offender registered at an Everett address. You do not need to give a reason. The law says this information is public for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders. You can get the same details that the online portal provides: name, address, photo, and offense. In-person visits are the only option for those older Level 2 records that are not yet in the SORB web database.
Everett PD also plays a role in community notification. When a Level 3 sex offender moves into Everett, the police department may post flyers or send alerts to people in the area. This is called active notification. It does not happen for Level 2 offenders. Level 2 records are available if you ask, but police are not required to go out and tell the neighborhood. That distinction matters, and it is set by state law.
The Everett Police Department website at everettpolicema.com provides local guidance on the sex offender registry and how to contact the department for registry information.
The site includes contact details for the sex offender information line and general police services in the city.
Sex Offender Levels in Everett
Massachusetts uses a three-tier system. Level 1 is the lowest risk. Those records stay private. You cannot look them up online or at the police station. Level 2 means moderate risk. Level 3 is the highest. Both Level 2 and Level 3 records are public in Everett and across the whole state.
For Level 2 sex offenders in Everett, the public can see the person's name, current address, photo, and what they were convicted of. The same goes for Level 3, but Level 3 also triggers active notification from the Everett Police Department. That means if a Level 3 offender moves to a street in Everett, police may hand out flyers in the area or post a notice so residents know. This is a big difference from Level 2, where the information is available but you have to go look for it yourself.
The SORB assigns these levels after a formal hearing. They look at the type of offense, the offender's history, and a risk score. An offender can request reclassification after a set period, but the process is strict and not all requests get approved. The classification system is laid out in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Sections 178C through 178Q, which is the full body of sex offender registration law in the state.
Who Must Register in Everett
Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense under MGL Chapter 6, Sections 178C through 178Q must register. That includes people who live in Everett, people who work in Everett, and people who attend school in Everett. It does not matter where the conviction happened. Someone convicted in another state or in federal court still has to register if they are in Everett now.
The timeline is tight. A person leaving prison or a treatment center must register before release or within two days. Someone moving to Everett from out of state has three days. If you change your address within the city, the same three-day rule applies. Missing that deadline is a crime on its own. A first offense for failing to register can lead to up to five years in state prison. Repeat violations carry a mandatory minimum of five years. The law does not care if the person forgot or chose not to register. The penalty is the same.
Note: Sex offenders in Everett must verify their registration details in person each year at the Everett Police Department.
Annual Verification in Everett
Every Level 2 and Level 3 sex offender in Everett must show up at the police station once a year to verify their information. This is not optional. It is required by state law under Section 178F1/2. The offender confirms their name, address, and other details on file. If they do not show up, it counts as a failure to register, and the same penalties apply.
Level 3 offenders may have to check in more often depending on their classification conditions. If an offender moves within Everett or leaves the city, they must tell SORB within two days. Moving without telling anyone is a violation that can result in new criminal charges. The Everett Police keep track of who is registered at local addresses and coordinate with SORB when people move in or out of the city.
Middlesex County Courts and Everett
Everett is in Middlesex County. Sex offense cases from Everett go through the Middlesex County court system. The Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street, Malden, MA 02148 handles many local criminal matters for the Everett area. More serious charges can be sent to Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn or Cambridge. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office handles prosecutions for sex crimes in Everett and the surrounding area.
When sex offenders are released from Middlesex County facilities, they must register with SORB right away. The county sheriff's office works with SORB to make sure that happens. If an offender is going to an Everett address after release, the Everett Police Department gets notified so they can track compliance with local registration.
Federal sex offenses are a separate matter. Those go through the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. But even if the case is federal, the offender still has to register with SORB if they live or work in Everett. The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act also applies to any colleges or schools in the area.
More Everett Sex Offender Resources
The National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) is a federal search tool that checks all state registries at once. If you want to see whether someone has a record in Massachusetts and also in other states, NSOPW is the place to start. It pulls data from SORB and every other state registry in the country. The search is free.
SORB has forms and regulations posted on its website for people who need to file paperwork related to the registry. This includes forms for offenders who need to update their information and forms for people requesting records. The SORB page on mass.gov is the best starting point for any of those tasks. You can also call SORB directly at (978) 740-6400 or use the 1-800-93-MEGAN line.
For people in Everett who need help understanding their rights around sex offender notification, or who want more context on how the registry works, the Massachusetts law about sex offenders page on mass.gov breaks it all down. It covers the registration process, classification hearings, community notification rules, and the rights of both victims and offenders under state law.
Middlesex County Sex Offender Resources
Everett is part of Middlesex County. The county page covers courts, the sheriff's office, and other Middlesex County resources tied to sex offender registration and public safety.
Nearby Cities
These Massachusetts cities near Everett also have sex offender registry information available through SORB.