Taunton District Court cases in Bristol County, Taunton, MA
Taunton District Court is a Massachusetts Trial Court, District Court Department, located in Taunton and serving its local Bristol County jurisdiction. It functions as a court of limited jurisdiction and first resort, handling criminal arraignments, bail and dangerousness determinations, misdemeanors and certain felonies (including jury-of-six trials within its final jurisdiction), and probable cause hearings for other felonies. On the civil side, it hears civil actions seeking damages up to $50,000, summary process (evictions), small claims up to $7,000, and municipal/bylaw matters. It also processes applications for abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders, and adjudicates motor vehicle and other traffic infractions.
Taunton District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Bristol |
| Street Address: | 40 Broadway |
| City: | Taunton |
| Zip Code: | 2780 |
| Phone: | 508-977-6000 |
| Fax: | 508-824-2282 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/taunton-district-court |
| Parking: | There are paid parking lots and a paid parking garage available to the public |
| Public Transportation: | The Taunton District Court is accessible by the Bloom Bus Line |
| Restrictions: | Using cameras and electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmtauntondc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taunton-District-Court/156862637662671 |
| ADA: | Melissa Corr |
| ADA Phone: | 508-977-6101 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | melissa.corr@jud.state.ma.us |
| Special Access: | Yes Wheelchair accessible |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Berkley, Dighton, Easton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Taunton District Court
Taunton District Court provides the following public services and case handling:
- Criminal: arraignments, bail hearings, clerk-magistrate "show cause" hearings, probable cause hearings, misdemeanor and some felony trials, probation violation hearings, and warrants.
- Civil: small claims, civil actions up to $50,000, summary process (evictions), supplementary process (judgment collection), and civil motor vehicle infraction appeals.
- Protective orders: Abuse Prevention Orders (M.G.L. c. 209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (c. 258E), including extensions and violations.
- Case filings: civil complaints, small claims statements, applications for criminal complaints, restraining order petitions, motions/pleadings, and payments of fines, fees, and restitution.
- Court hearings and services: scheduling and conducting hearings, access to case records and forms, interpreter requests, and probation services coordination.
- Jury services: juror check-in, orientation, deferrals, and impanelment for six-person jury trials in criminal and civil cases.