Marlborough District Court cases in Middlesex County, Marlborough, MA
Marlborough District Court is a Massachusetts District Court within the Trial Court, located in Marlborough, MA. It serves as a local court of limited jurisdiction, handling first-instance criminal and civil matters, pretrial proceedings, and trials. Common case types include criminal misdemeanors; felony arraignments and probable cause hearings, with trials for certain felonies as authorized by statute; civil actions up to $50,000; small claims (generally up to $7,000); summary process (eviction) cases; civil motor vehicle infractions and other traffic or ordinance violations; abuse prevention and harassment prevention orders; and mental health and substance use commitment proceedings. The court conducts bench and jury-of-six trials and oversees probation in matters within its jurisdiction.
Marlborough District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Street Address: | 45 Williams St |
| City: | Marlborough |
| Zip Code: | 1752 |
| Phone: | 508-485-3700 |
| Fax: | 508-485-1575 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/marlborough-district-court |
| Parking: | There are three free parking lots available at the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | For public transportation information to the courthouse, visit the Metro-West Regional Transit Authority website or call (888) 996-9782 |
| Restrictions: | No cell phones, or other electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmmarlboroughdc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marlborough-District-Court/842703299205519 |
| ADA: | Andrew Souto |
| ADA Phone: | 508-485-3700 x207 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | andrew.souto@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Marlborough and Hudson. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Marlborough District Court
Marlborough District Court handles:
- Criminal cases: arraignments, bail, misdemeanors, initial hearings for felonies, probation violations, warrants.
- Civil cases: contract/tort claims within District Court limits, small claims, supplementary process (judgment enforcement).
- Protective orders: Abuse Prevention Orders (209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (258E).
- Motor vehicle matters: civil traffic infractions and criminal traffic offenses.
- Jury services: juror orientation, check-in, and empanelment for jury-of-six trials.
- Court operations for the public: case filings and docketing; scheduling and notices; hearings (pretrial, motion, bench and jury trials); access to records and certified copies; payment of fines, fees, and assessments; interpreter and accommodation requests; issuance of warrants and subpoenas.