Caribou District Court cases in Aroostook County, Caribou, ME
Aroostook County District Court in Caribou is part of the Maine District Court system, a state trial court of limited jurisdiction. It serves the Caribou area by handling misdemeanor criminal cases and civil violations; initial appearances, bail, and preliminary proceedings in felony cases; traffic and other infractions; small claims; landlord-tenant (evictions/forcible entry and detainer); protection from abuse and harassment orders; family matters such as divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and child protection; juvenile cases; and certain mental health proceedings, including involuntary commitment. The court provides day-to-day adjudication and case management for these matters within Aroostook County, while jury trials and major civil or felony trials are conducted in the Superior Court.
Caribou District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Aroostook |
| Street Address: | 144 Sweden Street, Suite 104 |
| City: | Caribou |
| Zip Code: | 4736 |
| Phone: | 207-493-3144 |
| Fax: | 207-498-2127 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/caribou-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is located in the lot next to the courthouse. |
| Restrictions: | No firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind. No food or drink in courtrooms. No cell phones, cameras, or other electronic recording devices in courtrooms. No pets, except service animals. |
| Jury Service: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/juror/trial.html |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0718 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Caribou District Court
Aroostook County District Court (Caribou) serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing case filings: criminal (misdemeanors and initial felony appearances), traffic and civil violations, small claims, landlord‑tenant/evictions, family matters (divorce, parental rights, child support), and juvenile cases.
- Issuing and hearing protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment, including emergency/temporary orders and final hearings.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings: arraignments, status conferences, motion hearings, bench trials, violation hearings, and mediation where available.
- Managing records and services: dockets/calendars, certified copies, forms, payment of fines/fees/restitution, and facilitating interpreters and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: Provides information and referrals; jury trials are handled by the Superior Court. District Court proceedings are non‑jury.