Piscataquis County Superior Court cases in Piscataquis County, Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Piscataquis County Superior Court in Dover-Foxcroft is a Maine Superior Court, the state trial court of general jurisdiction for the county. It is the primary venue for jury trials and handles major civil and criminal matters, including felony prosecutions (Class A-C), post-conviction review, and civil actions such as tort, contract, real property, and equitable relief. The court also hears certain administrative and municipal appeals under Maine Rules of Civil Procedure 80B and 80C. Routine family cases (divorce, parental rights, protection from abuse/harassment), small claims, juvenile matters, and traffic infractions are generally handled by the Maine District Court or the Violations Bureau, not by Superior Court.
Piscataquis County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Piscataquis |
| Street Address: | 159 East Main Street, Suite 21 |
| City: | Dover-Foxcroft |
| Zip Code: | 4426 |
| Phone: | 207-564-2240 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/piscataquis-sc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available in the lot next to the courthouse. |
| 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 |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0736 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Piscataquis County Superior Court
Piscataquis County Superior Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings in criminal matters (primarily felonies and related misdemeanors), and civil actions (tort, contract, real property, injunctions, administrative appeals, and post-judgment motions).
- Manages case scheduling and hearings, including arraignments, bail, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Provides jury services, including juror summonsing, orientation, selection, and management of grand and petit juries.
- Coordinates protective-order services at the courthouse; Protection from Abuse/Harassment filings and hearings are generally docketed in District Court at the same location, with enforcement and violation proceedings handled as required.
- Maintains the official record, issues orders and writs, collects fines/fees, and provides public access to files, calendars, forms, interpreters, and ADA accommodations per Maine Judicial Branch policies.