Falmouth District Court cases in Barnstable County, Falmouth, MA
Falmouth District Court is a Massachusetts District Court (part of the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department) located in Falmouth and serving its local area in Barnstable County. It is a limited-jurisdiction trial court that handles entry-level criminal and civil matters, including arraignments, bail, misdemeanors, violations of municipal bylaws, and certain felonies (through probable cause hearings and jury-of-six trials where allowed); civil actions typically up to $50,000; small claims (generally up to $7,000); summary process/evictions; abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders; probation matters; search warrants; clerk-magistrate show-cause hearings; and motor vehicle and other traffic infractions. It also conducts initial proceedings on felonies originating in its jurisdiction before transfer to Superior Court when required.
Falmouth District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Barnstable |
| Street Address: | 161 Jones Rd |
| City: | Falmouth |
| Zip Code: | 2540 |
| Phone: | 508-495-1500 |
| Fax: | 508-495-0291 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/falmouth-district-court |
| Parking: | There is free parking located at the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | For public transportation information to the courthouse, visit the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority website or call 800-352-7155. |
| Restrictions: | No cell phones, or other electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmfalmouthdc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Falmouth-District-Court/341154089329736 |
| ADA: | Tee Sadler |
| ADA Phone: | 508-495-1500 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | tee.sadler@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Bourne, Falmouth, and Mashpee. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Falmouth District Court
Falmouth District Court provides front-line access to justice for the public. Core services include:
- Case filings and records: criminal complaints, civil actions (generally up to $50,000), small claims, summary process (evictions), and civil motor vehicle infractions; payments of fines/fees.
- Protective orders: Abuse Prevention (209A) and Harassment Prevention (258E), including emergency orders and extensions.
- Court hearings: arraignments, clerk-magistrate show-cause hearings, bail and probation matters, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, and trials (jury-of-six and bench) in eligible criminal and civil cases.
- Jury services: juror check-in, orientation, empanelment, and accommodations.
- Public support: probation supervision, interpreter and ADA accommodations, forms/self-help resources, and scheduling assistance.
The court processes filings, conducts timely hearings, enforces orders, and facilitates fair, efficient resolution of disputes and offenses for the community.