Concord District Court cases in Middlesex County, Concord, MA
Concord District Court in Concord, MA is a limited-jurisdiction district court within the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department. It handles criminal matters (misdemeanors, certain felonies, arraignments, bail, probable cause hearings, and probation), civil actions (including small claims and summary process/evictions), abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders, traffic and municipal ordinance violations, and search warrants. It conducts bench and jury-of-six trials for cases within its authority and oversees initial proceedings in all criminal cases, with serious felonies proceeding to Superior Court. Family-law matters such as divorce, custody, and child support are outside its jurisdiction and are handled by the Probate and Family Court.
Concord District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Street Address: | 305 Walden St |
| City: | Concord |
| Zip Code: | 1742 |
| Phone: | 978-369-0500 |
| Fax: | 978-371-2945 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/concord-district-court |
| Parking: | There is free parking available at the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | The Concord District Court is accessible by the Fitchburg/South Acton line of the MBTA. The closest stop to the courthouse is the Concord Stop which is about 1.2 miles from the courthouse |
| Restrictions: | No cell phones, or other electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmconcorddc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=122154537841058 |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/concord-district-court |
| ADA: | Dawn Armstrong |
| ADA Phone: | 978-369-0500 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | dawn.armstrong@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Concord, Carlisle, Lincoln, Lexington, Bedford, Acton, Maynard, and Stow. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Concord District Court
Concord District Court serves the public by accepting case filings, maintaining records, scheduling and conducting hearings, and issuing orders. It handles:
- Criminal matters: complaints, arraignments, bail, misdemeanors, some felonies (including probable cause hearings), probation violations, and warrant requests.
- Civil matters: general civil actions, small claims, summary process/evictions, civil motor vehicle infractions, and supplementary process.
- Protective orders: domestic violence and harassment prevention orders.
- Mental health/substance use commitment proceedings where authorized.
The court provides jury services and jury or bench trials for eligible cases, as well as mediation referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodations, payment of fines/fees, and public access to case information through the clerk's office and probation services for supervision and programs.