Hingham District Court cases in Plymouth County, Hingham, MA
Hingham District Court is a Massachusetts District Court within the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department, located in Hingham, MA. As a trial court of limited jurisdiction, it serves as the first-instance forum for cases arising within its geographic area. It handles criminal arraignments, bail and probable-cause hearings, misdemeanors and certain felonies through disposition; civil actions up to $50,000; small claims; summary process/evictions; civil motor vehicle and other traffic infractions; municipal bylaw/ordinance violations; abuse and harassment prevention orders; mental health and substance use commitment petitions; clerk-magistrate show-cause hearings; and probation matters.
Hingham District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Plymouth |
| Street Address: | 28 George Washington Blvd |
| City: | Hingham |
| Zip Code: | 2043 |
| Phone: | 781-749-7000 |
| Fax: | 781-740-8390 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/hingham-district-court |
| Parking: | There is a free parking lot located at the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | For public transportation information to the courthouse, call the MBTA at (800) 392-6100 or visit their website: www.mbta.com |
| Restrictions: | Using cameras and electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmhinghamdc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hingham-District-Court/149974975033006 |
| ADA: | Caroline Field |
| ADA Phone: | 781-749-7000 x201 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | caroline.field@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Rockland, and Scituate. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hingham District Court
Hingham District Court serves the public by handling:
- Case filings and records: criminal complaints and applications for complaint; civil actions; small claims; summary process (evictions); abuse prevention (209A) and harassment prevention (258E) orders; payments; copies of dockets/records.
- Criminal cases: arraignments, bail, probable-cause hearings, pretrial conferences, motions, misdemeanor and other District Court trials (jury-of-six or bench), probation violation hearings, and warrant matters.
- Civil and traffic matters: small claims, civil motor vehicle infraction hearings, local bylaw/ordinance violations, supplementary process/judgment enforcement.
- Jury services: juror check-in, orientation, and management for jury-of-six trials.
- Court hearings and support: schedules and conducts hearings and trials; provides clerk's counter assistance, interpreter and ADA request processing, and referrals to probation services.