Houlton District Court cases in Aroostook County, Houlton, ME
Aroostook County District Court - Houlton is a Maine District Court (state trial court of limited jurisdiction) located in Houlton. It hears misdemeanor criminal cases (Class D and E), juvenile matters, civil violations and traffic infractions; handles family matters such as divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and protection from abuse and harassment; and adjudicates civil cases including small claims, landlord-tenant evictions (forcible entry and detainer), and other civil actions within District Court jurisdiction. The court conducts arraignments, bail, and other preliminary proceedings in felony cases, with felony trials held in Superior Court. It does not conduct jury trials. As part of Maine's trial court system, it provides first-instance adjudication and case management for these matters arising within its local service area.
Houlton District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Aroostook |
| Street Address: | 26 Court Street, Suite 201 |
| City: | Houlton |
| Zip Code: | 4730 |
| Phone: | 207-532-2147 |
| Fax: | 207-532-7218 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/houlton-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking on side of School Street, Broadway Street, or in the dooryard of the courthouse in unmarked spaces. |
| 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: | 207-822-0720 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Houlton District Court
Aroostook County District Court (Houlton) provides front-line trial court services to the public. The clerk's office accepts filings, fees, and payments; provides forms; processes record/copy requests; and schedules hearings.
Case types include: misdemeanors and ordinance violations; felony initial appearances and bail; small claims and other civil actions within District Court jurisdiction; landlord-tenant (evictions); debt/collections; family matters (divorce, parental rights, child support, child protection); juvenile matters; protection from abuse and protection from harassment; mental health commitments; and traffic/boating/ATV violations (including contested Violations Bureau tickets).
The court issues temporary and final protective orders and holds related expedited hearings. It conducts arraignments, case management conferences, mediations (family), motion hearings, and bench trials where authorized. Jury trials are conducted by Superior Court; juror summons and service are coordinated by the Maine Judicial Branch's jury service for Aroostook County.