Bridgton District Court cases in Cumberland County, Bridgton, ME
Bridgton District Court (Cumberland County) is a Maine District Court, a trial court of limited jurisdiction within the Maine Judicial Branch. It conducts non-jury trial-level proceedings and certain initial criminal hearings for the local area. Common matters include civil actions within District Court jurisdiction, small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions), protection from abuse and protection from harassment orders, and family cases such as divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, and child support. The court also handles juvenile cases, traffic infractions and other civil violations, misdemeanor criminal cases (Class D and E), and preliminary proceedings in felony cases, including initial appearances, bail, and related motions. It also hears mental health commitment proceedings.
Bridgton District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Cumberland |
| Street Address: | 3 Chase Street Suite 2 |
| City: | Bridgton |
| Zip Code: | 4009 |
| Phone: | 207-647-3535 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/bridgton-dc.html |
| Parking: | Follow signs to allowed parking areas. Please park in designated spots on the street |
| Directions: | On Interstate 95 take exit 63 for Gray (formerly exit 11). After passing through toll booth, bear left. Continue for 1 1/2 to 2 miles and bear right onto Route 115. Stay on Route 115 until reaching a stop light. At the stop light, bear right onto Route 302. Follow route 302 through Windham, Raymond, Naples and into Bridgton. This will bring you to a 4-way traffic light. At the light, bear left (Main Street, Bridgton) and look for Key Bank on the right hand side. Just beyond the Key Bank, on the right, is Chase Street. Turn onto Chase Street and the courthouse complex is straight ahead |
| 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: | 207-822-0714 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bridgton District Court
Cumberland County District Court-Bridgton provides front-line trial court services for western Cumberland County. It accepts and processes filings for: criminal misdemeanors and infractions; traffic and ordinance violations; civil matters including small claims and landlord-tenant (forcible entry and detainer); family matters (divorce, parental rights, child support); juvenile proceedings; protection from abuse/harassment; involuntary mental health commitment matters. The court schedules and conducts arraignments, bail hearings, case management conferences, mediation in family cases, bench trials, and protection-order hearings; it issues temporary orders and final judgments. Public services include guidance on forms, filing and fee payments, records/copies, scheduling information, interpreters, and ADA accommodations. Jury service for Cumberland County is administered by the Superior Court/Jury Office; the Bridgton District Court does not conduct jury trials but may provide case updates related to jury-scheduled matters.