Maine Small Claims Courts
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In Maine, the Small Claims Court is a special civil division of the District Court, established in Maine Revised Statutes Annotated Ch. 738, Section 7481. Claims are limited to $4,500 or less.
- Address Directory of District Courts From the Attorney General.
- Small Claims Overview of process and links to forms and court rules.
- A Guide to Small Claims Proceedings in the Maine District Court Published by the State of Maine Judicial Branch.
Last updated on 12/23/08
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