Cumberland Criminal Court Records
Cumberland County, Maine, Warrant Search
According to Chapter 13, Subchapter 1 of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, arrest warrants are government records and are publicly accessible. However, while state law grants individuals the right to access Cumberland County’s arrest warrants, there are limitations. A Cumberland County arrest warrant is not public if it is sealed by a court or relates to a minor. Additionally, agencies will not disclose a Cumberland County arrest warrant that would jeopardize active investigations or endanger the public.
Cumberland County does not have a public online lookup tool for arrest warrant searches. To verify warrant status in Cumberland County, contact the agency associated with the specific warrant.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office | Serves and maintains Cumberland County’s arrest warrants | Phone, in person | The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain a searchable database for arrest warrants; to inquire about arrest warrants through this agency, call (207) 774-1444 or visit the office at: 36 County Way, Portland, ME 04102 |
| Maine Judicial Branch | Issues arrest warrants based on court case | Public records requests | Submit a completed Public Records Request Form to: Judicial Service Center P.O. Box 266, Lewiston, ME 04243 |
| Court clerk offices | Maintain warrants associated with case trial | In person | Visit the clerk's offices of Cumberland County’s Superior or District Court. |