Reports and Publications

The State of Maine Judicial Branch has a number of guides and handbooks for citizens to help you understand your rights as well as court procedures. Some of the publications below are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print. The following publications are available online:

• Citizen's Guide to the Maine Courts
• Citizen's Guide to Appeals
• Guide to Protection from Abuse and Harassment Actions
• Guide to Small Claims Proceedings in the Maine District Court
• Information for Jurors

Family Division Publications

The Family Division has developed the publications below.

• A Handbook for Parents & Legal Guardians in Child Protection Cases
• Representing Parents in Child Protection Cases: A Handbook for Lawyers
• Representing the Best Interests of Children in Child Protection Cases
• A Guide to Making Child-Focused Parenting Time Decisions
• The Maine District Court's Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluation Program Policy and Procure Manual (PDF)