Penobscot County Superior Court cases in Penobscot County, Bangor, ME
Penobscot County Superior Court in Bangor is Maine's Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for the county. It serves as the primary forum for jury trials and handles major civil and criminal matters, including felony prosecutions, significant civil actions (tort, contract, real property, equitable relief), and specialized proceedings such as post-conviction review and administrative appeals under Maine Rules of Civil Procedure 80B/80C from state and local agency decisions. Family matters (divorce, parental rights, protection from abuse) and most traffic/infraction cases are handled in the Maine District Court or Violations Bureau, not typically in Superior Court.
Penobscot County Superior 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/superior/penobscot-sc.html |
| Parking: | There is limited parking on Exchange Street. |
| 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 |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=122935567779525 |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0735 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Penobscot County Superior Court
Penobscot County Superior Court (Maine Judicial Branch) serves the public by:
- Case jurisdiction: Civil actions (torts, contracts, real property, foreclosures) and administrative appeals (M.R. Civ. P. 80B/80C); felony and serious misdemeanor matters under the Unified Criminal Docket; grand jury and indictments; civil jury and bench trials.
- Case filings and records: Accepts civil and criminal filings, maintains dockets, provides file access and certified copies, and processes fees/fines.
- Protective orders: The courthouse clerk's office assists with filing Protection from Abuse/Harassment petitions (typically docketed in District Court) and routes emergency requests.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts arraignments, conferences, motion hearings, trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: Manages juror summons, orientation, deferrals/excuses, and juror support during trials.
- Public services: Information, forms, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and referrals to statewide legal resources.