Washington County Superior Court cases in Washington County, Machias, ME
Washington County Superior Court in Machias is Maine's Superior Court, the statewide trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles serious criminal cases (including felonies, grand jury proceedings, and indictments) and conducts jury and nonjury trials in civil matters such as personal injury, contract, and real property disputes, as well as other complex civil actions. The court also hears administrative appeals from governmental bodies (Rules 80B/80C) and certain appeals from the District Court, including small-claims trials de novo and jury trials in eligible criminal matters. Family cases, protection orders, traffic infractions, small claims at first instance, and most misdemeanors are handled in the Maine District Court rather than in Superior Court.
Washington County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Washington |
| Street Address: | 85 Court Street |
| City: | Machias |
| Zip Code: | 4654 |
| Phone: | 207-255-3326 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/superior/washington-sc.html |
| Parking: | Parking lot in the back of the courthouse, with additional parking on side of the Sheriff's Department. Municipal lots on Main 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/index.html |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0739 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Washington County Superior Court
Washington County Superior Court provides:
- Case filings and records: accepts and dockets criminal, civil, family, probate/guardianship, juvenile, and small-claims/eviction matters; processes fees, certified copies, and records requests.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, stalking, and harassment petitions; issues temporary orders, schedules hearings, and coordinates service.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion practice, settlement conferences, and bench/jury trials; calendars, notices, continuances, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, orientation, reporting, excusals/deferrals, and juror compensation.
- ADR/compliance: mediation/settlement, payment of fines/fees/restitution, and compliance reviews.
- Public access: forms, self-help resources, filing instructions, and online case status where available.