Berkshire County Superior Court cases in Berkshire County, Pittsfield, MA
Berkshire Superior Court in Pittsfield is part of the Massachusetts Trial Court's Superior Court Department, serving Berkshire County as the county-level trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles civil cases typically involving claims over $50,000, equitable and injunctive relief, medical malpractice tribunals, and judicial review of certain administrative agency decisions. On the criminal side, it hears all felony matters and some misdemeanors, and has exclusive original jurisdiction over first-degree murder cases. The court conducts jury and bench trials, motion hearings, and grand jury proceedings. It does not hear probate, family, housing, juvenile, or most traffic/ordinance matters; those are handled by the Probate and Family, Housing, Juvenile, and District Courts within the Massachusetts Trial Court system.
Berkshire County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Berkshire |
| Street Address: | 76 East St |
| City: | Pittsfield |
| Zip Code: | 1201 |
| Phone: | 413-499-7487 |
| Fax: | 413-442-9190 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/berkshire-county-superior-court |
| Parking: | Parking Is Available In Private Parking Lots And Garages. There Is Limited On-Street Free And Metered Parking |
| Public Transportation: | For Public Transportation Information To The Courthouse, Visit The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Website Or Call (800) 292-2782 |
| Restrictions: | Using Cameras And Electronic Devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | Berkshire.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Berkshire-Superior-Court/283965385006363 |
| ADA: | Michele Dillon |
| ADA Phone: | 413-499-7487 x7404 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | michele.dillon@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves all cities and towns of Berkshire County. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Berkshire County Superior Court
Berkshire Superior Court provides general-jurisdiction trial services for Berkshire County.
- Criminal: prosecutes felonies and serious misdemeanors; conducts arraignments after indictment, bail determinations, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, jury/bench trials, and sentencing; impanels grand juries; handles homicide cases.
- Civil: hears civil actions typically over $50,000 and equity matters; issues injunctions and other equitable relief; conducts medical malpractice tribunals; handles complex tort, commercial, real property, and civil rights cases.
Public services:
- Case filings and docketing for civil complaints, criminal cases, and motions.
- Protective orders and other injunctive relief when authorized by law.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, empanelment, and juror support.
- Court hearings: scheduling, calendars, and in-person/virtual proceedings.
- Records and administrative support: file access, certified copies, payments, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and probation supervision as ordered.