Name Changes

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Actions involving change of names.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the petitioner has resided for a minimum 1-year period.…

Municipal Civil Infractions

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Non-traffic civil infractions such as building code, nuisance, trail ways, dog, park and curfew offenses that are violations of a local ordinance.

Where do I go?

The District Court.…

Misdemeanor

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of who has the legal duty and power to care for a person under age 18 years or a person 18 years or older, who because of some legal disability such as incompetence, is considered unable to care for him/herself.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the person resides or is fo…

Mentally Impaired Proceedings

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases involving mental illness or development disabilities.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the mentally ill person resides.…

Marriage

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The creation of a legal relationship between a husband and wife.

Where do I go?

The District or Probate Court.…

Landlord/Tenant

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

 Proceedings to recover possession of premises and/or obtain a money judgment.

Where do I go?

The District Court where the premises are located. If there is a claim for a money judgement on a landlord/tenant case, the District Court has jurisdiction up to $25,000. If a claim for mone…

Guardianship

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of who has the legal duty and power to care for a person under age 18 years or a person 18 years or older, who because of some legal disability such as incompetence, is considered unable to care for him/herself.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the person resides or is fo…

General Civil

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases involving lawsuits between two or more parties seeking money damages, injunctions, or equitable relief

Where do I go?

In general it depends on the amount of the dispute. Claims of $25,000 or less are handled in the District Court. Claims greater than $25,000 are handled in the Circu…

Felony

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The most serious category of criminal offenses punishable by more than 1 year in prison.

Where do I go?

Felonies involving persons under 17 years of age are handled as delinquency cases in the Family Court where the minor resides. In some situations, the charge may be waived to the criminal…

Emancipation

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The legal way a minor between the ages of 16 to 18 can be granted adult civil rights, except those otherwise prescribed by law.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the minor resides.…