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You don't get a warrant because you didn't appear for small claims court. It's a civil court (ie, not criminal).

Maine's state principal courts are the District Court, where lesser criminal offenses, civil actions, and family law matters may be tried; the Superior Court, where almost all civil and criminal matters may be tried.

Under these circumstances, the absence of the defendant allows the court to proceed without further notice, potentially resulting in a decision against the defendant. However, no warrant of arrest will be issued in civil cases like small claims, since these are not criminal proceedings.

Maine's small claims courts can hear civil disputes where the amount in controversy does not exceed $6,000.00. Your local district court has all the forms you need to file or respond to a small claims action. These forms are also available on the Maine Judicial Branch's website.

The public may access electronic court records in civil and family cases at a courthouse where eFiling is available, unless the court records are "nonpublic" under MRECS or confidential by law.

Criminal statutes of limitations in Maine are generally three years for misdemeanors and six years for felonies, although the time limit is eight years for sexual assault charges and no limit for murder or sexual assault against a victim under the age of 16.

Maine has one federal district court, the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Maine. Maine also has a Bankruptcy Court.

Small claims court is a simple, speedy and informal court process in which the plaintiff (the person suing) is seeking a money judgment of $6,000 or less. Parties involved in small claims cases often represent themselves but they may also hire an attorney. Small claims court is a session of the District Court.

All civil actions shall be commenced within 6 years after the cause of action accrues and not afterwards, except actions on a judgment or decree of any court of record of the United States, or of any state, or of a justice of the peace in this State, and except as otherwise specially provided.