Skowhegan District Court cases in Somerset County, Skowhegan, ME
Somerset County District Court - Skowhegan is a Maine state District Court (limited-jurisdiction trial court). It serves the local area by hearing nonjury matters including criminal misdemeanors (Class D and E) and initial appearances/bail on felonies; civil cases such as small claims, landlord‑tenant/evictions, protection from abuse or harassment, and other civil violations; juvenile cases; and most family matters, including divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, and child support. Traffic infractions and certain ordinance violations are processed by the Maine Violations Bureau, with contested hearings held at the District Court. Jury trials and felony trials are handled by the Somerset County Superior Court.
Skowhegan District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Somerset |
| Street Address: | 47 Court Street |
| City: | Skowhegan |
| Zip Code: | 4976 |
| Phone: | 207-474-9518 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/skowhegan-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking for the District Court is on Court Street: Take the first turn directly after the District Court building, go past the District Court building and one house - you will see the parking lot |
| Directions: | Take Interstate 95 South to exit 157 for Newport (formerly exit 39). Follow Route 2 West to Skowhegan. After coming onto the town of Skowhegan, take a right onto Route 150 north, towards Athens. At the first traffic light take a left onto High Street. The Courthouse is a large brick building on the left. The District Court is the 5th building on the right hand side of the street (directly across the street from the Somerset County Superior 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/trial.html |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/somerset-county-district-court |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0711 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Skowhegan District Court
Somerset County District Court (Skowhegan) serves the public by handling:
- Criminal: Class D/E misdemeanors, initial felony appearances, bail, and probation-violation matters.
- Civil: small claims, landlord-tenant (evictions), civil violations (traffic, marine/wildlife), and involuntary commitment proceedings.
- Family/Juvenile: divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, child protection/TPR, and juvenile cases.
- Protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment-filings, temporary orders, hearings, and coordination of service.
- Filings and records: case intake, scheduling, certified copies, fine/fee payments, mediation scheduling, and interpreter/ADA accommodation requests.
- Hearings: arraignments, status conferences, bench trials, contempt, and review hearings.
- Jury services: District Court matters are non-jury; county juror summons and jury trials are handled by Somerset County Superior Court.