Nantucket County Superior Court cases in Nantucket County, Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Superior Court is a Massachusetts state Superior Court (Superior Court Department of the Trial Court) serving Nantucket County. It is the court of general jurisdiction for serious matters, conducting jury and jury-waived trials. The court has exclusive original jurisdiction over first-degree murder; original jurisdiction over civil actions where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000; and broad equity jurisdiction, including injunctive relief. It also has concurrent jurisdiction with District Court for other criminal offenses and certain civil matters. Common case types include serious criminal (felony) prosecutions and major civil litigation such as tort, contract, business, and real property disputes. Routine traffic and family/domestic relations cases are handled in other Trial Court departments.
Nantucket County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Nantucket |
| Street Address: | 16 Broad St |
| City: | Nantucket |
| Zip Code: | 2544 |
| Phone: | 508-228-2559 |
| Fax: | 508-228-3725 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/nantucket-county-superior-court |
| Parking: | There Is On Street Parking Available |
| Public Transportation: | The Court Is Accessible By The Nantucket Regional Transit Authority Using The Broad Street Stop On Either The Jetties Beach Route Or The Madaket Route |
| Restrictions: | Using Cameras And Electronic Devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | Nantucket.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nantucket-County-Superior-Court/162994720903705 |
| ADA: | Susan Beamish |
| ADA Phone: | 508-228-2669 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | susan.beamish@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves all cities and towns in Nantucket County. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Nantucket County Superior Court
Nantucket Superior Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal cases: felony prosecutions (including homicide), indictments, arraignments, motion hearings, pleas, jury and bench trials, and sentencing; probation violation matters.
- Civil cases: claims typically over $50,000 or seeking equitable/injunctive relief, including tort, contract, real property, medical malpractice, and administrative review actions.
- Protective orders: issuance and enforcement of Abuse Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 209A) and Harassment Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 258E).
- Case filings and records: intake and docketing of civil complaints and motions, issuance of summons, certified copies, and public record access.
- Jury services: juror summons/deferrals, check-in, orientation, empanelment, and juror support for grand and trial juries.
- Court proceedings: scheduling and conducting hearings, pretrial conferences, motion sessions, trials, and post-judgment actions.
Additional public services include interpreter coordination and ADA accommodations.