The Supreme Judicial Court is the State's highest court and the court of last resort. It has seven justices, presided over by the Chief Justice, who is the head of the Judicial Branch. The Court has two major roles.

The permanent, official versions of Maine Supreme Judicial Court's opinions are those published in the Atlantic Reporter (2d Series and 3d Series), which has been Maine's official reporter since 1966. Opinions published online since January 2006 are in pdf format.

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is one of the few state supreme courts in the United States authorized to issue advisory opinions, which it does upon request by the governor or legislature, as set out in the Maine Constitution.

In 2020, Governor Mills appointed him to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. His judicial assignments have included proceedings in the Maine Business and Consumer Docket and the Portland Adult Drug Treatment Court.

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court reviewed the case and affirmed the lower court's dismissal. The court held that the Hospitals' claims were legally insufficient. Specifically, the court found that the Hospitals did not have a direct negligence claim, as they did not suffer harm directly caused by the Opioid Sellers. ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Retroactively applying the law violates centuries of precedent and parts of the Maine Declaration of Rights and the state constitution, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled in a 5-2...

The following tables list the terms of all Maine Supreme Judicial Court justices in their order of appointment to serve on the Court.

6 days ago · Established in 1820 when Maine became a state, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court takes its authority from Article VI, Section 1 of the Maine Constitution. Previously, Maine had been part of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court had held jurisdiction over Maine residents.

The Maine Supreme Court holds a pivotal role in the state’s judicial system, serving as the highest court and final arbiter of legal disputes within Maine. Its decisions have significant implications on state law and policy, influencing broader legal interpretations.

Maine's Supreme Judicial Court has appellate jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. The Supreme Judicial Court has general administrative and supervisory authority over the Judicial Branch.