Woburn District Court cases in Middlesex County, Woburn, MA
Woburn District Court is part of the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department, located in Woburn with territorial jurisdiction over Woburn and nearby Middlesex County communities. It acts as a first-instance court of limited jurisdiction, handling criminal arraignments, bail determinations, and all misdemeanors, and conducting probable cause hearings in felony cases. On the civil side, it hears civil actions for money damages up to $50,000, small claims (generally up to $7,000), summary process/evictions, and supplementary process for collections. The court also processes civil motor vehicle infractions and other bylaw violations, issues and enforces restraining and harassment prevention orders, oversees probation, and issues search and arrest warrants. Divorce, custody, and probate matters are handled by the Probate and Family Court, not this court.
Woburn District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Street Address: | 30 Pleasant Street |
| City: | Woburn |
| Zip Code: | 1801 |
| Phone: | 781-935-4000 |
| Fax: | 781-933-4404 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/woburn-district-court |
| Parking: | There is free parking available to the public |
| Public Transportation: | The Woburn District Court is accessible by Bus 134 and Bus 354 of the MBTA. The court is also accessible using the Lowell line of the MBTA. The closest stop is Winchester Center Station, but a taxi is needed to get to the courthouse |
| Restrictions: | Using cameras and electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmwoburndc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Woburn-District-Court/167558953262214 |
| ADA: | Deborah Earl |
| ADA Phone: | 781-935-4000 x236 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | deborah.earl@jud.state.ma.us |
| Special Access: | Yes Wheelchair accessible |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Burlington, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Woburn District Court
Woburn District Court serves the public by:
- Criminal: arraignments, bail, pretrial motions, jury-of-six or judge trials for misdemeanors; initial proceedings in felonies; probation and violation hearings; clerk-magistrate show-cause and traffic/CMVI hearings.
- Civil: small claims, civil actions (generally up to $50,000), summary process (evictions), and related motions.
- Protective orders: issuing and extending Abuse Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 258E), including emergency requests.
- Case filings and records: accepts filings (criminal complaints, small claims, civil, eviction); provides calendars, docket access, certified copies; processes payments for fines, fees, and restitution.
- Jury services: juror check-in, orientation, and empanelment for jury-of-six trials; responds to summons inquiries and accommodation requests.
- Public support: information counter, self-help forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations; remote appearances when authorized.