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York County, Maine State Court Records

York County court records are the documents created during cases and legal proceedings heard at the local courts. These records include motions, court orders, petitions, judgments, dockets, and other documents filed during civil, criminal, family, and probate cases heard in the county.

In York County, court records are maintained by the Maine Judicial Branch through the county courts, including the York County Superior Court and the York County Unified Criminal Docket (UCD). The York County Probate Court handles probate cases separately and maintains probate records.

York County court records may also intersect with other government records maintained by other agencies. Probate and family court cases often reference birth, death, marriage, and divorce records maintained by the state vital records office. Likewise, arrest records, booking information, and criminal charges generated by the local law enforcement offices are usually cited during criminal case records.

Are York County Court Records Public?

York County court records are generally considered public information that may be inspected or copied by the public, unless a court order, rule, or law exempts them. Several statutes govern access to court records in York County and Maine, including the following.

Although most court records are available to the public, others may be sealed, redacted, confidential, or otherwise restricted. Child protection cases, guardianships involving minors, mental health commitments, juvenile cases, and sensitive personal information may be restricted from public access. Judges may also seal cases when they determine that privacy interests outweigh the public's right of access to a record.

What Information is Available in York County Court Records?

Public York County court records contain a variety of official details regarding civil, criminal, family, probate, and other cases heard in the county. Common information available includes the following.

  • Names of parties involved(plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners, etc.)
  • Attorneys of record
  • Case numbers and docket numbers
  • Filing dates and hearing schedules
  • Case type and subtype
  • Case history logs/registry of actions
  • Court orders, rulings, and final judgments
  • Fines, financial obligations, and payment history
  • Motions and other filings
  • Wills, trusts, and estate administration documents
  • Exhibits, transcripts, and logs of proceedings

York County Court Records Search

To find York County court records, interested parties may try several options, including official state databases, local courthouse locations, or mailed requests. In some cases, access may depend on the type of case and when it was filed. More recent cases are more likely to be available online, while older records may require a request to the local courts.

Online Access

Public court records may be available online through official state databases. Case details can be searched and tracked through Re:SearchMaine, the official state system. However, record availability may vary according to case type. Records on the system are from locations where eFiling is available. Using the system requires registering for a free account.

In-Person Access

For in-person access, record seekers can visit the clerk's office at the York County Superior Court or the York County District Court during office hours. Requests can be made to staff at these locations. Courthouse locations also offer public access computers where visitors can look up court records. It is helpful to provide data to streamline the search, including full names of parties, case numbers, and filing dates. While viewing records is free, any paper copies printed at the office will incur copy fees. Requests for probate records should be directed to the York County Probate Court(Registry of Probate).

Mail and Phone Requests

Court records may also be requested by mailing a written request to the clerk's office at the York Judicial Center, where the courthouses are located, or a Record Request Form to the Judicial Branch Service Center. Requests can be mailed to the following addresses.

York Judicial Center

45 Kennebunk Road,

Alfred, ME 04002

Judicial Branch Service Center

P.O. Box 266

Lewiston, ME 04240

Written requests should include as much identifying information for the record as possible, including names of involved parties, case numbers, case types, whether the record should be certified, the specific records required, and approximate filing dates. Certification and per-page copy fees also apply. Payment in check or money order should also be included in mailed requests.

For any inquiries about request procedures, processing time, and copy fees, record seekers may call (207) 324-5122 for the Superior Court and (207) 324-1577 for the district court. Inquiries to the Judicial Branch can be made through (207) 753-2901.

Fees for Court Records in York County

Although viewing records in person, online, and at court locations is typically free, requesting any type of copies will usually incur a copy fee. Below are the standard fees for court records in York County, Maine.

  • In-person inspection using courthouse public computers is free.
  • Standard copies cost $1 per page.
  • Certified copies cost $5 for the certification fee plus the standard $1 per page copy fee.
  • Complicated requests or requests without identifying information, such as party names or case numbers, may cost $20 per name, per court location for searches conducted by office staff.

York County Courthouse Locations

Listed below are the courts operating in York County, Maine, and their contact details.

York County Superior Court

515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

Phone: (207) 324-5122

York County District Court - Biddeford

25 Adams St, Biddeford, ME 04005

Phone: (207) 283-1147

York County District Court - Springvale

447 Main St, Springvale, ME 04083

Phone: (207) 459-1400

York County District Court - York

11 Chases Pond Rd, York, ME 03909

Phone: (207) 363-1230

York County Probate Court

45 Kennebunk Rd, Alfred, ME 04002

Phone: (207) 324-1577

Fax: (207) 324-0163

Criminal Records Access in York County

Official state-level Criminal Record History checks are managed by the Maine State Bureau of Identification (SBI). This serves as the repository of criminal history record information collected and submitted to the SBI by law enforcement across the state. Record seekers are allowed to subscribe to the Maine Criminal History Record Request website or make requests as non-subscribers, which costs extra. The requests are based on a name and date of birth search, and results are typically returned via email within 2 hours. Search results will be available for 30 days after the delivery date.

For York County criminal records, record seekers may try the state resources, such as the

re:SearchMaine Public Court Records Portal, or send requests for court records directly to the Maine Judicial Branch. Requests can also be made in person to the York County Judicial Center clerk's office.

York County Probate Records

York County probate records constitute the documentation of probate matters heard in the county probate court. The court has jurisdiction over wills and trusts, estate administration, contestation of wills and trusts, guardianship and conservatorships of adults and minors, name changes, adoptions, and termination of parental rights.

In York County, Probate records are maintained by the Registry of Probate. Record seekers may contact the registry for access to probate court records. Records can also be sourced online at the state-operated MaineProbate.net portal.

York County Family Court Records

York County court records document legal matters involving domestic relations or family law, including divorce, child/spousal support, child custody, and some guardianship and adoption proceedings. These cases are generally handled through the Maine Judicial Branch, with cases heard and records maintained by the local Superior Court where the case was filed.

Access to family court records may vary depending on the type of case and the record required. Basic information, including the case docket, may be available through online systems such as the re:SearchMaine Public Access Portal. Records not available online may be acquired through direct requests to the clerk's office at the York Judicial Center. Requesters need to provide as much information as possible to assist with locating the records, such as the names of parties involved, the case number, and filing dates.

Certified copies of records are required for official business and legal purposes, including remarriage, enforcement of court orders, name changes, and claiming benefits. To obtain certified copies of court records, the requester must contact the clerk's office in York County, identify the record and the specific document needed, and pay any applicable certification and copy fees. Processing times may take between a few business days and weeks, depending on the volume of the request, the age of the case, and whether the case is stored in the archives.

Federal Court Records in York County

Federal court records are the files, dockets, transcripts, and other documentation generated by the U.S. Judicial system. In York, these cases are primarily made up of federal criminal, civil, and bankruptcy proceedings handled at the U.S District Court, District of Maine.

One of the primary options for locating these records is the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). This database is the official online option for viewing and downloading federal court records, including dockets and case documents nationwide. Records can also be viewed electronically using the public access terminals provided at the District of Maine Clerk's Offices.

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