Northampton District Court cases in Hampshire County, Northampton, MA
Northampton District Court in Northampton, Massachusetts is a Massachusetts District Court within the Trial Court's District Court Department. As a court of limited jurisdiction serving Northampton and surrounding Hampshire County communities, it handles criminal matters (arraignments, bail, misdemeanors, and probable cause hearings in felony cases), civil actions up to $50,000, small claims up to $7,000, summary process/evictions, civil motor vehicle infractions and criminal traffic offenses, municipal bylaw/ordinance violations, abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders, and certain mental health and substance use commitment proceedings. Divorce, child custody, and juvenile delinquency are outside its jurisdiction and are heard in the Probate and Family Court and Juvenile Court.
Northampton District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hampshire |
| Street Address: | 15 Gothic St |
| City: | Northampton |
| Zip Code: | 1060 |
| Phone: | 413-584-7400 |
| Fax: | 413-586-1980 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/northampton-district-court |
| Parking: | There is paid metered parking available on the streets as well as in two lots located near the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | The Northampton District Court is accessible by the following routes of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: Route 39, Route 39E, Route B43, Route M40, Route R42 and Route R44 |
| Restrictions: | Using cameras and electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmnorthamptondc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northampton-District-Court/114715401917422 |
| ADA: | Linda Devine |
| ADA Phone: | 413-584-7400 x247 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | linda.devine@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Chesterfield, Cummington, Easthampton, Goshen, Hatfield, Huntington, Middlefield, Northampton, Plainfield, Southampton, Westhampton, Williamsburg, and Worthington. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Northampton District Court
Northampton District Court serves the public by:
- Accepting filings and payments for criminal, civil, small claims, and summary process matters; providing forms, records access, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Criminal: arraignments, bail, clerk‑magistrate show‑cause hearings, pretrial conferences, motions, misdemeanor trials, probation violations, and probable‑cause hearings for felonies.
- Civil: small claims (generally up to $7,000), civil actions within District Court jurisdiction (typically up to $50,000), motor‑vehicle/ordinance violations, Abuse Prevention Orders (209A), Harassment Prevention Orders (258E), and Extreme‑Risk Protection Orders.
- Jury services: juror check‑in and management; jury‑of‑six trials in eligible criminal and civil cases.
- Court hearings: scheduled as noticed, with public calendars and case‑status information available.