Court records in Aroostook County, Maine, can be searched through several channels. AroostookCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about court cases filed in the county. You can also access records through the Maine Judicial Branch website, the electronic court records portal, clerk's offices at the Caribou and Houlton courthouses, and public terminals available at those locations.
Aroostook Court System & Jurisdictions
Aroostook County is Maine's largest county by area, and its court system is split between two locations — Caribou and Houlton. Understanding which court handles your case type is essential before searching for docket information.
Superior Court
The Aroostook County Superior Court in Caribou and the Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton handle:
- Civil cases (claims above the District Court threshold)
- Criminal felony cases through the Unified Criminal Docket (UCD)
- Jury trials
District Court
District Courts in Aroostook County handle:
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Civil disputes (typically under $50,000)
- Small claims (up to $6,000)
- Traffic infractions and civil violations
- Protection from abuse and harassment orders
Probate Court
The Aroostook County Probate Court operates at the county-government level and manages:
- Wills and estate administration
- Guardianship and conservatorship matters
- Name changes
- Adoption proceedings
Maine Probate Courts are administered separately from the state court system, so probate records must be requested directly from the county Probate Court office.
Family Matters
Maine does not have a separate Family Court. Family-related cases — including divorce, parental rights, child support, and child protection — are heard in District Court or, in some instances, Superior Court.
Aroostook Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find today's, tomorrow's, or this week's court schedule in Aroostook County, start with the Maine Judicial Branch website. Court calendars for Superior Court sessions are typically posted on the individual court pages:
You can also call the clerk's office directly to confirm a specific hearing date or ask about scheduling changes:
Caribou Courthouse
Houlton Courthouse
As Maine eCourts expands, Aroostook County courts are scheduled to come online for electronic filing and calendar access. The Aroostook County UCD and other case types are expected to join the eCourts system on June 1, 2026. Once live, the re:SearchMaine portal will allow the public to view court event lists and scheduled hearings electronically.
How to Get a Copy of an Aroostook Court Document
Whether you need a judgment, complaint, order, or other filing, there are several ways to obtain court documents from Aroostook County.
Step-by-Step: Requesting a Court Document
- Identify the court. Determine whether your case was filed in Superior Court (Caribou or Houlton), District Court, or Probate Court.
- Contact the clerk's office. Call or visit the appropriate courthouse. You will need the case number, party names, or enough identifying information for the clerk to locate the file.
- Specify certified or uncertified. A certified copy bears the court seal and clerk's signature — required for most legal proceedings. An uncertified copy is a plain photocopy, suitable for personal reference.
- Pay the applicable fee. Fees vary depending on the document type and whether certification is needed (see fee table below).
- Choose your method. You can request documents in person, by mail, or by phone. Mail requests should include a written description of the document, the case number if known, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment (check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine").
Mail requests for Superior or District Court records can be sent to the appropriate courthouse address listed above.
Online Access
Once Aroostook County courts are added to the re:SearchMaine system, members of the public will be able to view certain case information online, including docket entries and scheduled events. Until then, requests must go through the clerk's office.
Records That Are Restricted
Not all court records are open to the public. The following are generally confidential in Maine:
- Most juvenile case records
- Impounded or sealed records
- Records in protection from abuse cases (limited access)
- Adoption records
- Grand jury proceedings
Maine's Freedom of Access Act governs public access to government records, though court records have additional restrictions under court rules and statutes.
Criminal History Records
For a formal criminal background check, use the Maine Criminal History Record Request service maintained by the Maine State Police, State Bureau of Identification. This is separate from court docket records and provides conviction and adjudication information.
Aroostook Court Records Fees & Payment
Maine court fees are established by statute and administrative order. The following table reflects standard fees for court record services. Contact the clerk's office to confirm current amounts, as fees may be updated periodically.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy of court document (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certification of document | $5.00 |
| Search fee (per name) | $5.00 |
| Audio recording copy of court proceeding | $10.00 per CD/recording |
Payment Methods
- In person: Cash, check, or money order accepted at most clerk's offices.
- By mail: Check or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Maine."
- Online: Not yet available for Aroostook County court record fees. Online payment options may expand once the county joins the eCourts platform.
Probate Court fees are set separately at the county level. Contact the Aroostook County Probate Court directly for its fee schedule. Standard court forms are available for download from the Maine Judicial Branch Forms List.