26 Western Ave., South Paris, ME 04281; 207-743-8936. Felony jury trials happen here.

26 Western Ave., South Paris, ME 04281; 207-743-8942. Handles misdemeanors, family matters, and small claims for southern Oxford towns.

145 Congress St., Rumford, ME 04276; 207-364-7171. Serves Rumford, Mexico, Bethel, and nearby river valley towns.

On Maine's Unified Criminal Docket, Rumford or South Paris District Court cases go to the Superior Court if a jury is needed.

People held at the Oxford County Jail see a judge quickly because the jail only keeps people for 72 hours. Read our bail page.

The Tri-County office of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services covers Oxford County. Ask the judge at the first hearing.

Phone the clerk in South Paris or Rumford with the person's name and date of birth. Staff help during business hours.

Warrants from the South Paris and Rumford courts are served by deputies of the Sheriff's Office, 26 Western Ave., at 207-743-9554, plus town police such as Norway, Rumford and Mexico. Maine has no public warrant search; dockets from these courts are on re:SearchMaine through the Judicial Branch. Clearing one starts with a lawyer: together you can report to the Oxford County Jail, which sits beside the courthouse, or you can call the clerk at 26 Western Ave. (207-743-8942 District, 207-743-8936 Superior) or Rumford District Court, 145 Congress St. (207-364-7171), about a new date.

U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, 156 Federal St., Portland, ME 04101; 207-780-3356.