Ellsworth District Court cases in Hancock County, Ellsworth, ME
Hancock County District Court in Ellsworth is a Maine District Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) serving Hancock County. It handles civil matters such as small claims, landlord‑tenant/evictions, protection from abuse or harassment, and debt collection; family cases including divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, and child support; juvenile proceedings; and criminal cases for Class D and E offenses, along with initial appearances and related proceedings in more serious cases. The court also hears civil violations, including traffic and municipal ordinance matters, and issues protective orders. It operates within Maine's unified judicial system alongside Hancock County Superior Court, which handles felony jury trials and higher‑value civil actions.
Ellsworth District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hancock |
| Street Address: | 50 State Street, Suite 2 |
| City: | Ellsworth |
| Zip Code: | 4605 |
| Phone: | 207-667-7141 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/ellsworth-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the street and in the municipal lot across the street |
| Directions: | Take Route 1A until you come to the point where State Street branches to the right. Bear right and proceed past the school until you arrive at the courthouse which will be on your 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: | 207-822-0717 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ellsworth District Court
Hancock County District Court (Ellsworth) is a Maine trial court of limited jurisdiction that serves the public by:
- Accepting filings, fees/fines, and records requests; providing forms, scheduling, and information.
- Conducting hearings in criminal misdemeanors (Class D/E), initial appearances and bail for felonies, juvenile matters, and traffic/civil violations.
- Managing family cases, including divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and related case management/mediation.
- Issuing and enforcing Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment orders (temporary and final).
- Handling civil matters such as small claims, landlord-tenant evictions (forcible entry and detainer), debt collection, and post‑judgment disclosure hearings.
- Providing interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination and facilitating remote proceedings where available.
Note: Jury services and jury trials are administered by Hancock County Superior Court; the District Court does not conduct jury trials.