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This opens in a new window. Small claims court is a simple, speedy and informal court process in which the plaintiff (the person suing) is seeking a money judgment of $6,000 or less. Parties involved in small claims cases often represent themselves but they may also hire an attorney.

Service. Service of the summons and complaint may be made as follows: By mailing a copy of the summons and of the complaint (by first-class mail, postage prepaid) to the person to be served, together with two copies of a notice and acknowledgment form and a return envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to the sender.

The Maine Superior Court is Maine's trial court of general jurisdiction and is the only level of court where jury trials are held. Except for family matters, juvenile cases, and civil violations, the Superior Court may hear almost any kind of civil or criminal case that may be brought to trial.

Superior Courts handle: All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic tickets) All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases) Appeals of small claims cases and other civil cases worth $25,000 or less.

If you have been served with court papers in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case, you may file a written response (called an "answer") within 21 days of when you received the papers. Your answer or response may include a ?counterclaim? (a claim against the plaintiff).

This is the Maine form for keeping your address confidential when filing for a Protection from Abuse order. Use this form if you don't want the abuser to know your address.