Fort Kent District Court cases in Aroostook County, Fort Kent, ME
Aroostook County District Court - Fort Kent is a Maine District Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) serving the Fort Kent area within the state's unified judicial system. It handles most entry-level trial matters and preliminary criminal proceedings; jury trials occur in Superior Court when required. Common case types include misdemeanors (Class D and E crimes), initial appearances and bail for felony charges, civil actions such as small claims and landlord‑tenant/evictions, family matters (divorce, parental rights, and child support), protection from abuse or harassment, juvenile proceedings, child protection cases, and civil traffic infractions and other civil violations.
Fort Kent District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Aroostook |
| Street Address: | 139 Market Street, Suite 101 |
| City: | Fort Kent |
| Zip Code: | 4743 |
| Phone: | 207-834-5003 |
| Fax: | 207-834-5850 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/fort-kent-dc.html |
| Parking: | Park anywhere in front of main entrance |
| Directions: | On Interstate 95 take exit 29 for Smyrna Mills (formerly exit 16). At the four way intersection go straight through for approximately 10 miles. Take a right at the next stop sign (Route 11) to Ashland. At the blinking stop sign go straight to the stop light. Take a left at the stop light. Take a right at the bridge (still on Route 11) and travel approximately 44 miles through Portage, Winterville, Eagle Lake, Wallagrass and into Fort Kent. At the only stop light in Fort Kent, take a right, (you will go pass the St. Louis Church on the left and further up McDonalds). Take the first right after McDonalds, You are now on Market Street where the Court is located. The Court is right after Daigle & Houghton (a truck dealership) on the right |
| 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: | 207-822-0712 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fort Kent District Court
Aroostook County District Court - Fort Kent serves the public by:
- Accepting and processing filings for: criminal misdemeanors (and felony initial appearances), traffic/civil violations, small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions), family matters (divorce, parental rights/responsibilities, child support), juvenile matters, and protection from abuse/harassment.
- Holding court hearings: arraignments, bail, status and motion hearings, protection-order hearings, case conferences, and bench trials; providing mediation in family cases when ordered.
- Issuing and enforcing temporary and final protection orders.
- Clerk services: case initiation and docketing, calendars and scheduling, certified copies and records requests, payments of fines/fees, and forms/self-help information.
- Jury services: Juror summons and jury trials are handled countywide by Superior Court/Jury Management, not at this District Court.