Newport District Court cases in Penobscot County, Newport, ME
Penobscot County District Court - Newport is a Maine District Court (state trial court of limited jurisdiction) serving Newport and surrounding communities. It operates as a non-jury court within the Maine Judicial Branch, resolving high‑volume matters and handling preliminary criminal proceedings, while jury trials and serious felony prosecutions are heard in Superior Court. Common case types include civil actions within District Court limits, small claims, landlord‑tenant (forcible entry and detainer), family matters (divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support), protection from abuse and harassment, juvenile matters, Class D and E criminal offenses, initial appearances and bail in felony cases, traffic infractions, and certain mental health and guardianship proceedings.
Newport District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Penobscot |
| Street Address: | 12 Water Street |
| City: | Newport |
| Zip Code: | 4953 |
| Phone: | 207-368-5778 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/newport-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking in front and behind courthouse |
| Directions: | On Interstate 95 take exit 157 for Newport-Dexter (formerly exit 39). Take a right turn onto Route 100. Take a right on Route 2 past the Irving Mainway Gas Station and McDonald's Restaurant. After you pass Irving, stay to the right by the Chinese Restaurant. Do not go toward the traffic light. You will pass Key Bank. Go 5/10 of a mile, turn left onto Water Street just after the Newport Cultural Center/Library. The court is located on the left side of the street, shortly after turning onto Water 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/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 Newport District Court
Penobscot County District Court (Newport) serves the public by accepting filings, scheduling hearings, and issuing orders in matters within Maine District Court jurisdiction. Case types include: family matters (divorce, parental rights/responsibilities, child support, child protection), protection from abuse and protection from harassment, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions (forcible entry and detainer), traffic infractions and other civil violations, juvenile proceedings, and Class D/E criminal cases (arraignments, bail, motions, and bench trials). Services include: processing case filings and forms, calendaring hearings and trials, providing protection-order applications and emergency/ex parte orders, coordinating mediation in eligible family cases, collecting fines and fees, and providing access to case records subject to law. Jury trials and jury duty in Penobscot County are administered by the Superior Court; District Court matters are heard by a judge without a jury. The court also handles warrants and initial appearances as required and provides interpreters and ADA accommodations upon request.