Barnstable County Superior Court cases in Barnstable County, Barnstable, MA
Barnstable Superior Court is the Superior Court Department of the Massachusetts Trial Court for Barnstable County, a trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears major civil cases (typically claims exceeding $50,000), equity and injunctive matters, and convenes medical malpractice tribunals, providing jury and bench trials. In criminal matters, it has jurisdiction over all felonies and exclusive original jurisdiction over first-degree murder, as well as other offenses prosecuted by indictment. Routine family-law matters (divorce, custody, probate) are handled by the Probate and Family Court, and traffic infractions and most misdemeanors are handled in the District Court, not in Superior Court.
Barnstable County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Barnstable |
| Street Address: | 3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425 |
| City: | Barnstable |
| Zip Code: | 2630 |
| Phone: | 508-375-6684 |
| Fax: | 508-362-1611 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/barnstable-county-superior-court |
| Parking: | There Is Free Parking Located Within The Court Complex |
| Public Transportation: | For Public Transportation Information To The Courthouse, Visit The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Website Or Call (800) 352-7155 |
| Restrictions: | Using Cameras And Electronic Devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | barnstablesuperiorcourtclerk@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barnstable%20County%20Courthouse/107904615899428/ |
| ADA: | Christine Higginbotham |
| ADA Phone: | 508-375-6683 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | christine.higginbotham@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves the cities and towns of Barnstable County. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Barnstable County Superior Court
Barnstable Superior Court provides general-jurisdiction trial services for Barnstable County. It:
- Accepts and manages case filings, docketing, scheduling, and public records requests; issues summonses/subpoenas and certified copies.
- Hears serious criminal matters (all felonies, including homicide), indictments, bail/detention, motion practice, plea hearings, jury and jury-waived trials, sentencing, and probation violation hearings.
- Adjudicates civil actions typically over $50,000; requests for equitable/injunctive relief; contract/tort and real property disputes; professional malpractice; and judicial review of certain administrative decisions (G.L. c. 30A).
- Issues and enforces protective orders, including Abuse Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 258E).
- Administers jury services: juror summons/deferrals, check-in, orientation, and empanelment of grand and petit juries.
- Provides interpreter access, ADA accommodations, and assistance with court forms and procedures.