York County Superior Court cases in York County, Alfred, ME
York County Superior Court in Alfred is Maine's state trial court of general jurisdiction for York County. It conducts jury and bench trials, convenes the grand jury, and handles serious criminal prosecutions (primarily Class A-C felonies) and civil actions of any amount, including tort, contract, real property, injunctions, and other equitable relief. The court also hears certain administrative appeals (M.R. Civ. P. 80B/80C), post-conviction review petitions, and some matters or jury trials transferred or appealed from the District Court. Routine family matters and traffic infractions are generally within the Maine District Court/Violations Bureau, not the Superior Court.
York County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | York |
| Street Address: | 45 Kennebunk Road |
| City: | Alfred |
| Zip Code: | 4002 |
| Phone: | 207-324-5122 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/maine_courts/findacourt/york_superior.shtml |
| Parking: | Parking in the side parking lot along Court Street on opposite side of the road from 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 |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/York-County-Superior-court-Alfred-maine/114205536053831 |
| ADA: | Court Access Coordinator |
| ADA Phone: | 207-822-0715 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
| Special Access: | Handicapped parking is located in the employee lot directly behind the courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in York County Superior Court
York County Superior Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction.
Main case types:
- Criminal: felony and serious misdemeanor prosecutions, grand jury indictments, post-conviction review.
- Civil: higher-value and complex civil actions (torts, contracts, real property), injunctions, and authorized administrative appeals; jury and non-jury trials.
Core services:
- Case filings and docketing for eligible civil and criminal matters; record access and certified copies; fee and fine payments.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings (arraignments, motions, conferences), jury and bench trials, verdicts, and sentencing.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, orientation, and daily juror management.
- Protective orders: protection-from-abuse/harassment matters are typically handled in District Court; the Superior Court provides information, referrals, and may hear related issues when assigned.
- Public assistance: forms, self-help resources, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and calendars.