Carroll County District Court – Western District

Carroll County District Court – Western District Court cases in Carroll County, Eureka Springs, AR

Carroll County District Court - Eureka Springs, located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a district court and limited-jurisdiction trial court within the state judiciary. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic offenses, and city or county ordinance violations arising within its local jurisdiction. The court also hears civil matters within the statutory limits for Arkansas district courts, including small claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and recovery of personal property. In felony matters, it conducts initial appearances, sets bond, and holds preliminary hearings before transfer to circuit court. It does not hear domestic relations, probate, or juvenile cases, which are handled by the circuit court.

Carroll County District Court – Western District Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Carroll County District Court – Western District

Carroll County District Court, Eureka Springs serves the public by handling:
- Criminal: misdemeanors, traffic and ordinance violations, initial appearances, bond settings, and other preliminary felony matters.
- Civil: limited-jurisdiction civil and small-claims disputes; case filings, service, and scheduling.
- Hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, probation/compliance reviews.
- Protective orders: issues no-contact orders in criminal cases and assists/coordinates petitions for orders of protection with the appropriate court.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, orientation, and support for trials.
- Clerk services: filing and docketing, records and certified copies, subpoenas, fine/fee payments and payment plans, court date information, and continuance requests.
- Additional support: forms, interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination, and compliance guidance.