Southern District of Maine

The Southern District of Maine is a designated judicial region within the U.S. federal court system, covering the southern part of Maine. It handles federal cases such as federal crimes, civil rights, and federal statutes. The district court here is based mainly in Portland, with other courthouses serving different parts of the area. It functions as the first level of federal judicial proceedings in the region, where cases are heard, evidence is examined, and legal decisions are made under federal law.