Leominster District Court cases in Worcester County, Leominster, MA
Leominster District Court is a Massachusetts Trial Court, District Court Department location in Leominster. As a local court of limited trial jurisdiction, it handles criminal arraignments, bail decisions, probable cause hearings, and trials for all misdemeanors and certain felonies, and conducts initial proceedings for all felony cases. Its civil docket includes most civil actions up to $50,000, small claims, summary process (evictions), supplementary process/post‑judgment enforcement, and civil motor vehicle and municipal bylaw violations. The court also issues abuse prevention (G.L. c. 209A) and harassment prevention (G.L. c. 258E) orders, conducts clerk‑magistrate show‑cause hearings, and hears petitions for substance use or mental health commitments as authorized by law. Traffic infractions and related appeals are processed here.
Leominster District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Worcester |
| Street Address: | 25 School St |
| City: | Leominster |
| Zip Code: | 1453 |
| Phone: | 978-537-3722 |
| Fax: | 978-537-3970 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.mass.gov/locations/leominster-district-court |
| Parking: | There is on street parking as well as a lot across from the courthouse and a garage behind the courthouse |
| Public Transportation: | The Leominster District Court is accessible by the Fitchburg/South Acton line of the MBTA. The closest stop to the courthouse is the North Leominster Station. Busses are available through the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority using any route that takes you to the Monument Square stop |
| Restrictions: | Using cameras and electronic devices |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | cmleominsterdc@jud.state.ma.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Leominster-District-Court/210174195669594 |
| ADA: | Shari Page |
| ADA Phone: | 978-537-3722 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | shari.page@jud.state.ma.us |
| About / Additional Info: | This court serves Holden, Princeton, and Leominster. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Leominster District Court
Leominster District Court provides access to Massachusetts District Court services. It handles:
- Criminal matters: complaints, arraignments, bail, probable-cause hearings for felonies, probation violations, and jury or bench trials for misdemeanors and certain felonies.
- Civil matters: small claims, civil actions up to $50,000, summary process (evictions), and civil motor vehicle infractions.
- Protective orders: abuse prevention orders (209A) and harassment prevention orders (258E).
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docket information, certified copies, and payments of fines/fees and citations.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, motions, and trials; interpreters and ADA accommodations available.
- Jury services: juror check-in, empanelment, and six-person juries for criminal and civil trials.
- Probation supervision and program referrals; Section 35 substance-use commitment petitions.