Springvale District Court cases in York County, Springvale, ME
York County District Court - Springvale in Springvale, ME is a Maine District Court (trial court of limited jurisdiction) within the state's unified judicial system. It hears misdemeanor criminal cases (Class D and E), traffic and other civil violations, small claims, landlord-tenant/eviction actions, and other civil matters. Through the District Court's Family Division, it handles divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, child protection, and protection from abuse cases, as well as protection from harassment proceedings. The court also conducts initial appearances, arraignments, and bail proceedings in criminal matters, including preliminary proceedings in felony cases that are subsequently handled in the Superior Court.
Springvale District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | York |
| Street Address: | 447 Main Street |
| City: | Springvale |
| Zip Code: | 4083 |
| Phone: | 207-459-1400 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.maine.gov/courts/district/springvale-dc.html |
| Parking: | Parking is available behind 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: | 207-822-0727 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | accessibility@courts.maine.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Springvale District Court
York County District Court (Springvale) serves the public by:
- Accepting filings for: small claims; civil actions; landlord-tenant (evictions); family matters (divorce, parental rights and child support); juvenile; traffic/infractions; and criminal misdemeanors (Class D/E).
- Issuing and hearing protective orders: Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment, including emergency/ex parte requests and final hearings.
- Scheduling and conducting hearings: arraignments and initial appearances, bail reviews, motion hearings, bench trials, small claims, eviction, family case conferences/mediations, juvenile proceedings, and violation hearings.
- Managing case records, copies, and file access; providing forms; processing fines, fees, and payment plans; and coordinating interpreter and ADA accommodation requests.
- Jury services: Jury selection and trials for York County are handled by the Superior Court; District Court cases proceed without a jury unless transferred.