Farmington District Court cases in Franklin County, Farmington, ME
Franklin County District Court in Farmington is a Maine District Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within the Maine Judicial Branch. It serves as the primary local forum for misdemeanor criminal cases, initial appearances and other preliminary proceedings in felony matters, family matters (divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support), protection from abuse and harassment, civil cases including small claims and landlord‑tenant/evictions, juvenile matters, and traffic infractions/violations. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, and bench trials in these case types for matters arising in Franklin County and works in tandem with Superior Court for jury trials and felony prosecutions.
Farmington District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Franklin |
| Street Address: | 129 Main Street, Suite 1 |
| City: | Farmington |
| Zip Code: | 4938 |
| Phone: | 207-778-2119 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/farmington-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available in front of 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: | 207-822-0719 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Farmington District Court
Franklin County District Court (Farmington) serves the public by processing and adjudicating District Court matters and providing counter and electronic services. Core functions include:
- Case filings, records requests, payments, forms, scheduling, and interpreter requests.
- Criminal: misdemeanors (Class D/E), civil violations, traffic infractions, bail/arraignments, probation reviews.
- Civil: small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions/forcible entry and detainer), protection and mental-health commitment matters, and other civil bench trials.
- Family: divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, paternity, mediation.
- Juvenile and child protection: juvenile crime, truancy/habitual absence, and DHHS child protection cases.
- Protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment (including emergency and final hearings).
- Court hearings: arraignments, conferences, mediations, motion practice, and bench trials.
Note: Jury services are handled by Franklin County Superior Court; the District Court conducts non-jury (bench) proceedings.