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Maine Judicial Branch Warns of Scam Texts Sending Fake “Final Enforcement Notices” for Traffic-related Offenses May 5, 2026, Augusta, Maine. The Maine Judicial Branch has received reports of fake messages being sent by text claiming to demand payment for unpaid traffic violations, including failure to pay tolls, speeding tickets, and parking violations. The Judicial Branch never sends enforcement notices or d...

April 30, 2026, Augusta, Maine. Maine Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill released this statement commemorating Law Day 2026. Law Day is May 1st.

Maine Judicial Branch Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill Commemorates “Law Day” 2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriot's Day and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, April 21.

Judicial Branch Warns of Scam Text Notice from the "District Court of Cumberland County"

Date: 4/16/2026

The Maine Judicial Branch is warning the p***c of a widespread text messaging scam falsely claiming to be from the "State of Maine in the District Court of Cumberland County Traffic Division."

The notice appears to be AI generated and instructs payment via a QR code. A copy of the notice is attached for reference.

If you receive one of these message, do not click on the link and do not provide any personal information in response. If you have a question about a traffic violation please call the Violations Bureau.

See link below for copy of the Notice.

News and Announcements: State of Maine Judicial Branch The Maine Judicial Branch is warning the p***c of a widespread text messaging scam falsely claiming to be from the "State of Maine in the District Court of Cumberland County Traffic Division."

We just received word that the Maine State Bar Association Family Law Section has selected Kenneth P. Altshuler to be this year's recipient of the Family Law Achievement Award (formerly known as the Cleaves Award) .

He joins the long list of prestigious award recipients: 2025 Family Law Magistrate Andrea Najarian, 2022 The Hon. Daniel Driscoll, 2018 The Hon. E. Mary Kelly, 2016 Dana E. Prescott, 2015 Margaret C. Lavoie, 2014 Debby L. Willis, 2012 The Hon. Peter Goranites, 2010 Kids First Program and For Kids Sake Facilitator, 2007 Kristin Gustafson, 2006 Michael Levey, 2005 Michael Asen, 2003 Caroline Gardner, 2002 Susan Kominsky, 2001 The Hon. Jon Levy, 2000 Phyllis Givertz, 1998 Kids First, 1997 Kathryn Ainsworth, 1995 The Hon. Edward W. Rogers, 1994 Sumner Bernstein, 1993 Award Created – Dana Cleaves.

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