Rockland District Court cases in Knox County, Rockland, ME
Knox County District Court in Rockland, Maine is a state District Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within the Maine Judicial Branch. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases and conducts initial appearances and bail proceedings in felony matters. The court hears civil cases including small claims, landlord‑tenant/evictions, protection from abuse and protection from harassment, and other civil violations. Its Family Division addresses divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and related family matters, and the court also hears juvenile cases. Traffic infractions are processed through the District Court's Violations Bureau. The court provides bench trials, hearings, and orders within its statutory jurisdiction for Knox County.
Rockland District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Knox |
| Street Address: | 62 Union Street |
| City: | Rockland |
| Zip Code: | 4841 |
| Phone: | 207-596-2240 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/rockland-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available in the lot in front of the courthouse |
| Directions: | The court house is located on Union Street which runs parallel to, and one block westerly of the downtown business zone. Route 1 is a one-way street which runs through the business district in a northerly direction. After passing the Farnsworth Museum, watch for a left turn onto Limerock Street. Pass the bank parking lot and turn left onto Union Street at the traffic light. The courthouse is immediately 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 |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Knox-County-District-Courthouse/211599785535629 |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0716 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Rockland District Court
Knox County District Court (Rockland) serves the public by:
- Case types: criminal misdemeanors and civil violations (arraignments, bail, initial appearances); traffic infractions; civil matters (small claims, debt collection, landlord-tenant/evictions); family matters (divorce, parental rights/responsibilities, child support, child protection); juvenile cases; protective orders (Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment).
- Core services: accepts case filings and fees; processes emergency and standard protective order applications; schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, and family law mediations; issues notices and orders; maintains court calendars and records; provides forms, self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests; collects fines and restitution.
- Jury services: juror summons and management are coordinated countywide; jury trials generally occur in Superior Court, with juror information and reporting instructions provided through Knox County jury administration.
The court's role is to ensure timely filings, fair hearings, enforceable orders, and accessible services for the community.