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Help Guides & Handbooks

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
• Guide to Protection from Abuse and Harassment Actions - December 2007(PDF)
• Guide to Small Claims Proceedings in the Maine District Court
• Information for Jurors
• Handbook for Parents & Legal Guardians in Child Protection Cases (Family Division)