Calais District Court cases in Washington County, Calais, ME
Washington County District Court - Calais is a Maine District Court location (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within the Maine Judicial Branch. It provides first-instance adjudication for a broad range of matters, including criminal misdemeanors and violations (with initial appearances, bail, and probable‑cause proceedings in felony cases), traffic and civil infractions, small claims, landlord‑tenant/evictions, and other civil actions within District Court jurisdiction. Through the Family Division, it handles family cases such as divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, and protection from abuse; it also hears protection from harassment matters and juvenile cases. Felony prosecutions and jury trials are handled in Superior Court, while the District Court manages non-jury trials and preliminary proceedings within its jurisdiction for the Calais/Washington County area.
Calais District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Washington |
| Street Address: | 382 South Street, Suite B |
| City: | Calais |
| Zip Code: | 4619 |
| Phone: | 207-454-2055 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/calais-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking available in public lot in front of 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/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 Calais District Court
Washington County District Court (Calais), a Maine trial court of limited jurisdiction, serves the public by:
- Accepting case filings and maintaining records for: criminal misdemeanors and civil violations/traffic; small claims; evictions (FED); family matters (divorce, parental rights, child support); juvenile proceedings; mental health commitments; and protection from abuse/harassment.
- Processing protective orders, including petitions, same-day temporary orders when warranted, service coordination, and hearings.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings: arraignments, case management conferences, mediations, motion hearings, and bench trials.
- Collecting payments for fines, fees, and traffic tickets.
- Jury services: not provided; jury trials occur in Washington County Superior Court.
- Providing public counter services: forms, filing acceptance, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and case information (no legal advice).