Bangor District Court cases in Penobscot County, Bangor, ME
Penobscot County District Court (Bangor) is a Maine District Court, a trial court of limited jurisdiction within the state's unified judicial system. It handles high-volume matters including family cases (divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and protection from abuse/harassment), juvenile proceedings, small claims, landlord-tenant (forcible entry and detainer) actions, civil violations, and traffic infractions. In criminal matters, it addresses misdemeanor offenses (Class D and E) and conducts preliminary proceedings in felony cases, such as initial appearances, bail, and probable-cause determinations. As a frontline trial court, it provides accessible adjudication of these civil, criminal, family, and traffic matters for Bangor and the broader Penobscot County area.
Bangor District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Penobscot |
| Street Address: | 78 Exchange Street |
| City: | Bangor |
| Zip Code: | 4401 |
| Phone: | 207-561-2300 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/bangor-dc.html |
| Parking: | Limited street parking is available on Exchange Street. Additional parking is available in the Bangor Public Garage |
| Directions: | From Interstate 95, take the Broadway exit (number 185) and turn left on Broadway and travel eastbound for 1.3 miles going straight through next light at corner of Broadway/Stillwater Ave; go straight through next light at corner of Broadway & Cumberland St; go straight through next light at corner of Broadway & State St; Broadway turns into Oak Street; turn right at the next light onto Hancock Street. The Penobscot Judicial Center is the large brick building directly in front of you on the left |
| 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/USAOMaine/ |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0718 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Bangor District Court
Penobscot County District Court (Bangor) serves the public by providing front-line state court services for civil, family, juvenile, protection, and infraction matters. Core functions include accepting and processing case filings, scheduling and conducting hearings and bench trials, issuing and enforcing orders and judgments, managing records, and handling fines/fees.
Common case types:
- Family matters: divorce, parental rights/responsibilities, child support, and child protection.
- Protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment (including emergency/temporary orders).
- Civil: small claims and evictions (forcible entry and detainer), plus certain civil violations.
- Juvenile matters and traffic/infractions.
Additional services include family case management and mediation where required.
Note: Jury services and criminal jury trials are administered by the Penobscot County Superior Court/Unified Criminal Docket; the District Court does not conduct jury trials.