Bristol County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Bristol County, MA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Taunton area.

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Courts (7)

7 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Attleboro District Court

88 North Main Street

Attleboro, MA 02703

Phone: (508) 222-5900Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Other Courthouse Locations

Fall River District Court

186 South Main Street

Fall River, MA 02721

Serves: Fall River, Freetown, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport

Phone: (508) 491-3200Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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New Bedford District Court

75 N. Sixth St.

New Bedford, MA 02740

Serves: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford, and Westport

Phone: (508) 999-9700Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Southeast Housing Court - Fall River Session

289 Rock St.

Fall River, MA 02720

Serves: Freetown, Westport, Fall River, Somerset and Swansea

Phone: (508) 677-1505Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Southeast Housing Court - New Bedford Session

139 Hathaway Road

New Bedford, MA 02746

Serves: Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford and Westport

Phone: (508) 994-0156Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Southeast Housing Court - Taunton Session

40 Broadway

Taunton, MA 02780

Serves: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Taunton

Phone: (508) 977-4950Hours: Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Taunton District Court

40 Broadway

Taunton, MA 02780

Serves: Berkley, Dighton, Easton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton

Phone: (508) 977-6000Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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How to File in Bristol County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Massachusetts small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.