Lynn District Court cases in Essex County, Lynn, MA
Lynn District Court is a Massachusetts Trial Court, District Court Department division in Lynn. As a limited-jurisdiction trial court, it handles first-instance matters for its area. Case types include criminal arraignments, bail, pretrial proceedings, misdemeanors, and certain felonies (through probable cause hearings and trials where authorized). It hears civil actions up to $50,000, small claims (generally up to $7,000), summary process (evictions), supplementary process, civil motor vehicle infractions and other bylaw/ordinance violations. The court issues and enforces abuse prevention (209A) and harassment prevention (258E) orders, conducts mental health/substance use commitment proceedings, and processes search warrants and clerk-magistrate hearings for applications for criminal complaints. Divorce, custody, and juvenile delinquency matters are handled in other Trial Court departments.
Lynn District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Essex |
| Street Address: | 580 Essex St |
| City: | Lynn |
| Zip Code: | 1901 |
| Phone: | 781-598-5200 |
| Fax: | 781-598-4350 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/lynn-district-court |
| Parking: | There is metered street parking around the courthouse as well as two paid lots located near the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | For public transportation information to the courthouse, visit the MBTA website or call 800-392-6100 |
| Restrictions: | No cell phones, or other electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmlynndc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lynn-District-Court/121014784618966 |
| ADA: | Paul Hickey |
| ADA Fax / Email: | paul.hickey@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Lynn, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lynn District Court
Lynn District Court provides trial-level services for criminal, civil, and traffic matters.
- Case filings and records: criminal complaints; civil complaints; small claims; summary process (evictions); civil motor vehicle infraction appeals; forms, payments, and docket access.
- Criminal matters: arraignments, bail, clerk-magistrate show cause hearings, misdemeanor trials, and probable-cause hearings for felonies; probation supervision and violation hearings.
- Civil matters: tort/contract claims within District Court jurisdiction, small claims, evictions, and supplementary process (judgment enforcement).
- Protective orders: abuse prevention orders (G.L. c. 209A) and harassment prevention orders (G.L. c. 258E), including filings, hearings, and renewals.
- Jury services: manages juror summons, check-in, orientation, and jury-of-six trials.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and civil motor vehicle infraction hearings.
- Public assistance: interpreters, ADA accommodations, calendars, and court-connected self-help resources.