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Going to Court
How To: Get Ready for a Disclosure Hearing in Maine
Printable Guide
This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.
How To: Get Ready for a Disclosure Hearing in Maine
A disclosure hearing can happen once a creditor has a judgment against you for money you owe. Sometimes the creditor must take you to court to find out what property and income you have. This is called a disclosure hearing. This guide will walk you through what to expect at a disclosure hearing, and what you will need to know to go in prepared.… More
Bangor Court Assistance Program
Sponsored by NALS of Northeast Maine
Courthouse Assistance Programs
Help for people doing their own divorce - or other family law - case in Maine.
RePresent: Renter! A game to prepare for an eviction hearing
If you have an eviction hearing soon, and will be going to court without a lawyer, you can practice representing yourself by playing RePresent: Renter! You'll learn how to prepare for court, what your rights are as a renter in Maine, what happens in court on the day of your hearing, and how to present evidence and cross-examine the other person in… More
RePresent: A game for people going to court without a lawyer
If you're going to court without a lawyer, you can practice representing yourself by playing RePresent. You’ll learn how to prepare for court, what happens in court on the day of your hearing, and how to present evidence and cross-examine the other person in your case.
SC-007 Notice of Appeal
The Maine small claims court form for a plaintiff to appeal a small claims case to the Superior Court.
CR-032 Preliminary Motion for Assignment of Counsel, Affidavit and Release
Defendants in more serious criminal matters (where jail term could result) can use this form to apply for a free court-appointed lawyer.
CV-030 Summons (not interactive)
This is a Maine civil summons. This form is not fillable because the Civil Rules require you to use an original summons from the clerk's office. We post this form for informational purposes only.
CV-ES Notice Regarding Electronic Service
A notice about the new Maine electronic service requirements