The gold-colored dome, noticeable from most points on High Street, marks the Norfolk Superior Courthouse.
Cases from all over the county get heard at here - from civil to criminal. New jurors reporting for cases should go across High Street to the Registry of Deeds to check in.
The Greek Revival-styled courthouse, built in 1827 is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parking is available behind the Registry of Deeds for $5 per day.
The Dedham District Court handles criminal and civil cases from Dedham and surrounding towns such as Norwood and Westwood. The District Court also deals with traffic violations.
The building is handicap accessible on all floors, with a ramp leading from High Street to the front entrance.
The Dedham Session of the Norfolk County Juvenile court is one of three sessions in the county. The other two are located in Quincy and Stoughton. All petitions regarding care and protection for juveniles must be made at the Dedham Session of the Norfolk Juvenile Court. Unlike the other Norfolk County courts located on High Street, the juvenile court is on Allied Drive, off of the East Street Rotary.