
May 6, 2026
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will accept transferred NextGen bar exam scores at a passing standard of 620 starting in 2026. This move ensures applicants from other states can transfer their results before Maine begins administering its own NextGen exam. The policy change supports a smoother transition for aspiring attorneys.
Read more →
May 5, 2026
The Maine Judicial Branch is warning residents about scam texts demanding payments for alleged traffic violations. Officials say they never send enforcement notices by text message and urge people not to share personal information with scammers.
Read more →
April 30, 2026
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill issued a statement marking Law Day 2026 and highlighting judicial independence. The Maine Judicial Branch continues serving residents statewide through multiple courts while providing public access according to its official site.
Read more →
Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from Maine Courts Daily.