Essex County Superior Court - Newburyport Court cases in Essex County, Newburyport, MA
Essex County Superior Court is a Superior Court (general jurisdiction trial court) within the Massachusetts Trial Court serving Essex County, including Newburyport. It handles serious criminal matters-felonies, grand jury proceedings, and has exclusive original jurisdiction over first-degree murder-and conducts jury and bench trials. On the civil side, it hears major civil cases typically involving claims over $50,000, as well as cases seeking injunctive or other equitable relief, and complex tort, contract, and medical malpractice matters (including medical malpractice tribunals). The court does not primarily handle family or probate matters (which go to the Probate and Family Court) or most traffic and minor criminal offenses (which are handled in the District Court). Its role is to adjudicate high-stakes criminal and civil disputes within Essex County.
Essex County Superior Court - Newburyport Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Essex |
| Street Address: | 145 High St. |
| City: | Newburyport |
| Zip Code: | 1950 |
| Phone: | 978-462-4474 |
| Fax: | 978-462-0432 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am-4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/essex-county-superior-court-newburyport |
| Parking: | There is a public parking lot 2 blocks from the courthouse, as well as a metered lot across the street from the courthouse and metered street parking. |
| Public Transportation: | The court is accessible by the Newburyport/Rockport line of the MBTA. The closest stop to the courthouse is the Newburyport Station, which is approximately 1/2 of a mile from the courthouse. The courthouse is also accessible through the Cape Ann Transit Authority. |
| Restrictions: | No Cell Phones, Or Other Electronic Devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | Essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us |
| ADA: | Dawn Mansfield |
| ADA Phone: | 978-462-4474 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | dawn.mansfield@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves all the towns of Essex County. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Essex County Superior Court - Newburyport
Essex County Superior Court serves the public by adjudicating higher-level criminal and civil matters and managing related services. It accepts case filings (criminal indictments, major civil complaints, and appeals as permitted), processes motions, schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and jury and bench trials, and issues orders and judgments. The court provides protective orders and injunctions where authorized by law, including temporary restraining orders. It oversees jury services: summonsing, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror support during trials. Public services include records access, certified copies, calendars, fee processing, forms and filing assistance, e-filing where available, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and self-represented litigant guidance. Probation and pretrial services coordinate with the court for supervision and conditions. The clerk's office offers information on case status, court dates, and procedures.