Welcome

Welcome to the Bedford Municipal Court Website. Our goal is to provide our users with access to information about the Bedford Municipal Court, including departmental information, case and docket information. In addition, we have provided other court-related information to enhance your experience with the Court.

Electronic Filing is available. Click the e-Filing link below for details.

e-Filing

Bedford Municipal Court Website Information

The Bedford Municipal Court website will be unavailable after 4:00pm on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 for System Maintenance. The website will be back online on Friday, July 25th, 2025.

For Bedford Municipal Court Traffic, Criminal and Civil Information click the links below for additional instructions.

Bedford Municipal Court has continued with modifications to conduct and to resolve some matters through information provided on the Court's website. Click the links below for additional instruction.

Traffic/Criminal Information

Civil Information

Effective December 1, 2024, Bedford Municipal Court will increase Courts costs for Civil, Traffic, and Criminal cases

About Us

Located in the City of Bedford, the Bedford Municipal Court was established in 1958. The Court handles cases from 14 different, diverse municipalities. Elected by the Court’s constituency, Judge Nicholas A. Papa and Judge Michelle Paris effectuates the prompt and impartial administration of justice for criminal and civil cases arising within the Court’s jurisdiction.

While navigating within our website, you will find information regarding small claims procedures, including information regarding collection of a judgment. You will also find information regarding jury service, eviction proceedings and having your wedding ceremony performed by one of the judges.

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