Coronavirus Health Alert
UPON ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE, THE PUBLIC MUST WEAR A MASK OR FACE COVERING. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS REQUIRED.
Bedford Municipal Court continues to monitor the most current statements from the Public Health Officials as well as the Government mandated restrictions. Accordingly, if you have recently travelled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, reside or have had close contact with someone who has travelled to one of these areas within the last 14 days, have been asked to self-quarantine by any hospital or health agency, or have been diagnosed with, or have had contact with, anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or you have flu-like symptoms you may be denied access to the building.
Bedford Municipal Court has instituted modifications to the normal business of the Court. Click the links below for additional instruction.
Please note only attorneys, litigants, victims, necessary witnesses, and defendants will be admitted into the court.
Criminal and Civil Jury Trials may be scheduled after September 1, 2020.
The Court has revised the Temporary Administrative Order in response to COVID-19 effective June 2, 2020.
Temporary Administrative Order Extension 2nd Revision
Temporary Administrative Order Extension 1st Revision
Temporary Administrative Order Extension
Temporary Administrative Order
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 Brian Melling 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.
