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The Southeast Housing Court hears summary-process (eviction) cases for Bristol and Plymouth counties and the Cape and Islands. Below are its main office, every sitting location, and the towns each session covers.
| Session | Address | Phone | Typical days | Towns served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 139 Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02746 | (508) 994-0156 | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30 | Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, New Bedford, Westport |
| Fall River | 289 Rock St., Fall River, MA 02720 | (508) 677-1505 | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30 | Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport |
| Plymouth | 52 Obery St., Plymouth, MA 02360 | (508) 747-8550 | Mon, Wed, Fri | Carver, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hingham, Kingston, Marshfield, Middleborough, Pembroke, Plymouth, Rockland, Scituate, Wareham and nearby towns |
| Taunton | 40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780 | (508) 977-4950 | Tue & Thu | Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleborough, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton and nearby towns |
| Barnstable | 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630 | (508) 994-0156 | Wednesdays 8:30–4:30 | Cape Cod and the Islands including Barnstable, Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Yarmouth, and Dukes & Nantucket counties |
Compiled from official Massachusetts Trial Court (mass.gov) listings. Session days and hours can change — confirm with the court before you go.
Massachusetts evictions follow summary process under Chapter 239. The case starts with a Notice to Quit, then a Summary Process Summons and Complaint with a Monday entry date, an answer date for the tenant’s defenses, and a hearing that often begins with mediation. For the full sequence, see our landlord timeline and the tenant guide to answering a Notice to Quit.
Most tenants and landlords in this area can choose between the Housing Court and the local District Court. The Housing Court specializes in these cases and has Housing Specialists who mediate. If your property sits in one of the towns listed above, this division is usually the right venue.
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