Maine Rules of Small Claims Procedure – 2026
The District Court's small claims procedure, informal and standalone. The jurisdictional cap rose to $10,000 effective January 1, 2026 under 14 M.R.S. section 7482.
Browse all 18 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
Scope of Rules
Rule 2
Commencement of Proceedings
Rule 3
Pleadings
Rule 4
Service of Statement of Claim; Notice of Hearing
Rule 5
Settlement and Mediation
Rule 6
Hearing
Rule 7
Continuances
Rule 8
Judgment; Costs
Rule 9
Relief from Judgment
Rule 10
Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
Rule 11
Appeal
Rule 12
Disclosure
Rule 13
Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected
Rule 14
Definitions
Rule 15
Procedure When None Is Prescribed
Rule 16
Representation
Rule 17
Title
Rule 18
Effective Date