Kennebec County, Maine court records are available through several channels. KennebecCourt.us allows you to search for public information on court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through the state's official court resources, including the Maine eCourts system, directly at the court clerk's office, or at public terminals in the Capital Judicial Center building in Augusta.
Kennebec Court System & Jurisdictions
Maine does not have county courts in the traditional sense — the state's court system is unified. Several judicial instances operate in Kennebec County, each handling specific categories of cases.
Superior Court is the main court of general jurisdiction. It handles serious criminal cases (felonies), significant civil lawsuits, and appeals from lower courts. Kennebec County Superior Court is located in the Capital Judicial Center at 1 Court Street, Augusta.
District Court handles:
- Misdemeanors and minor offenses
- Civil cases with a small claim amount
- Family cases — divorce, custody, alimony
- Protection from abuse cases
- Traffic violations
Small claims cases — up to $6,000 — are also filed through District Court.
Kennebec County Probate Court is a separate court that deals with inheritance cases, appointment of guardians and conservators, name changes, and adoptions. The probate court operates within the county administration.
Unified Criminal Docket (UCD) combines criminal cases from Superior Court and District Court into a single system, simplifying record searches.
Kennebec Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The court schedule for today, tomorrow, or the current week is published through the Maine eCourts system. The state's judicial branch is gradually transitioning records to electronic format — Superior Court and UCD are already available for Kennebec County.
To find the schedule of hearings:
- Visit the Maine eCourts portal.
- Select Kennebec County Superior Court or Augusta District Court.
- Use the search function by date, party name, or case number.
Parties in a case can gain remote access to their electronic materials by providing an email address to the court — more details on the electronic records access page.
For general public viewing of the calendar, you can also call the court clerk's office directly or visit a public terminal in the courthouse.
How to Get a Copy of a Kennebec Court Document
You can obtain a copy of a court document in three ways: in person, by mail, or — for some case categories — online.
Certified copies are required for official use: submission to another court, immigration procedures, confirmation of legal status. The court clerk's office stamps and signs them. Non-certified copies are suitable for personal review.
In person. Visit the clerk's office of the Superior Court or District Court at the Capital Judicial Center. You will need the case number or the full name of the party and the approximate filing date. The clerk will make copies on-site.
By mail. Send a written request specifying the case number, party names, document type, and return address. Include payment (money order). Send to:
Online. Through Maine eCourts, you can view available electronic records. Note: criminal cases and juvenile cases have restricted access and may not be available for public viewing.
Probate court records are requested separately — through Kennebec County Probate Court.
Kennebec Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents are set by administrative orders of the Maine judicial branch. Below are approximate amounts for the most common services.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Copy of a court document (per page) | $0.50 – $2.00 |
| Document certification | $5.00 – $10.00 |
| Record search (by name) | Depends on the court |
| Incident or arrest report (Sheriff's Office) | $10.00 |
| Criminal history check (through Maine State Police) | Determined on the SBI portal |
The probate court has a separate fee schedule — current amounts are published on the Kennebec County Probate Court website (changes take effect on December 15, 2025).
Payment methods:
- Money order — accepted by all offices
- Cash — for in-person requests
- Credit cards and personal checks are generally not accepted at the sheriff's office for reports
Confirm acceptable forms of payment directly with the court clerk's office, as rules may differ between Superior Court, District Court, and Probate Court. For mail requests, always use a money order made out to the appropriate court.