Machias District Court cases in Washington County, Machias, ME
Washington County District Court - Machias is a Maine state district court within the Maine Judicial Branch. As a trial court of limited jurisdiction serving Washington County, it hears civil matters (including small claims and landlord‑tenant/evictions), family matters (divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support), protection from abuse and harassment cases, juvenile matters, and traffic infractions and other civil violations. It also handles misdemeanor criminal cases and conducts initial appearances and other preliminary proceedings in felony cases; jury trials and most felony prosecutions are handled in the Superior Court.
Machias District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Washington |
| Street Address: | 85 Court Street P.O. Box 526 |
| City: | Machias |
| Zip Code: | 4654 |
| Phone: | 207-255-3044 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/machias-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking lot in back of courthouse, additional parking on side of Sheriff's Dept., and municipal lots on Main Street |
| Directions: | Take Route 1 North to Machias, once in Machias, turn left off Route. 1 into Center Street. Take a left off Center Street onto Court Street. The Courthouse is the large brick complex on the right |
| 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: | 207-822-0713 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Machias District Court
Washington County District Court in Machias provides front-line trial court services. The clerk's office accepts filings and payments for: family matters (divorce, parental rights, child support), small claims, evictions/forcible entry and detainer, protection from abuse/harassment, juvenile matters, traffic infractions and other civil violations, and certain criminal proceedings (initial appearances, bail, pleas, and other non-jury matters). The court issues temporary and final protective orders and schedules related hearings. Judicial officers hold hearings and bench trials, including arraignments, motion hearings, small-claims trials, eviction and juvenile hearings, and case management conferences/mediations in family cases. The court provides calendars, notices, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and records access consistent with law, and it accepts fines and fee payments. Jury services and jury trials are handled by Washington County Superior Court; District Court does not conduct jury trials.