Clark County District Court

Clark County District Court cases in Clark County, Arkadelphia, AR

Clark County District Court - Gurdon Department is a district court and limited-jurisdiction trial court within Arkansas's judicial system. It serves as the local entry-level court for the Gurdon area, handling misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic offenses, and city or county ordinance violations; conducting first appearances, arraignments, bond settings, and other preliminary proceedings in felony matters before transfer to circuit court; and adjudicating limited civil disputes-such as small claims, landlord-tenant matters, debt collection, and other contract or property claims-within the monetary limits set by Arkansas law. The court also issues warrants and enforces fines, fees, and misdemeanor probation conditions. Family law cases (e.g., divorce, custody) are handled by the circuit court, not this court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Clark County District Court

Clark County District Court - Gurdon serves as a limited-jurisdiction court for the Gurdon area, providing:
- Case intake and filings for traffic citations, misdemeanors, city/county ordinance violations, and limited civil/small-claims matters within statutory limits.
- Hearings and adjudication: initial appearances, arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench trials, compliance/probation reviews, and assessment of fines/fees.
- Warrant and judicial services: issuance of arrest/search warrants, probable-cause determinations, and preliminary proceedings in felony cases before transfer to Circuit Court.
- Civil docket management: small-claims and other limited civil disputes; scheduling, judgments, and collection orders.
- Protective-order guidance: criminal no-contact orders when appropriate; Domestic Abuse Orders of Protection are filed and heard in Clark County Circuit Court.
- Jury services: jury trials are not conducted in District Court; juror summons and service are handled by the Circuit Court.
- Public services: payment processing (including payment plans), record requests, and scheduling notices.