Cumberland County Superior Court cases in Cumberland County, Portland, ME
Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland, Maine, is a state Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Maine Judicial Branch. It serves Cumberland County by conducting jury and nonjury trials and handling felony criminal cases (Class A-C) and related indictments; major civil actions (such as tort, contract, and real property disputes), including jury trials; administrative appeals from governmental bodies; and certain appeals or transfers from the District Court. The court also convenes the county grand jury. Routine misdemeanors, small claims, family matters, juvenile cases, and traffic infractions are generally handled by the Maine District Court, not the Superior Court.
Cumberland County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Cumberland |
| Street Address: | 205 Newbury Street, Ground Floor |
| City: | Portland |
| Zip Code: | 4101 |
| Phone: | 207-822-4200 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/cumberland-sc.html |
| Parking: | There are parking lots and gargages in proximity to the courthouse. Portland parking information is available from the City of Portland |
| Directions: | Take Interstate 95 to exit 52 (formerly exit 9). Take 295 South. Follow 295 to exit 7. Follow Franklin Arterial to Congress Street. (Congress is the next intersection after the tall housing for the elderly on the right.). Turn right onto Congress Street. Turn left at the light onto Pearl Street. Take next left onto Federal Street. The courthouse is on your right. Take two more rights to Newbury Street parking garage |
| 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/index.html |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0715 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Cumberland County Superior Court
Cumberland County Superior Court (Portland) serves the public as Maine's trial court of general jurisdiction by:
- Accepting and managing filings for civil actions (tort, contract, injunctive relief, Rule 80B/80C administrative appeals) and criminal matters through the Unified Criminal Docket.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials (jury and nonjury), motion practice, arraignments, sentencings, and post‑judgment proceedings.
- Administering jury services: summonsing, qualification, excusals/deferrals, orientation, selection, juror management and payment; convening the grand jury.
- Providing access to case records, certified copies, dockets/calendars, and processing fees, fines, and restitution via the clerk's office.
- Coordinating interpreter services and ADA accommodations.
Note: Protection from Abuse/Harassment orders are generally filed in District Court; the Superior Court may address related criminal bail conditions or appeals within its jurisdiction.