Drew County District Court

Drew County District Court cases in Drew County, Monticello, AR

Drew County District Court in Monticello, Arkansas, is a limited-jurisdiction district court serving as the county's local trial court for lower-level matters. It hears misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic citations and other state or municipal ordinance violations, and civil actions within statutory monetary limits, including small-claims disputes. The court also handles initial proceedings in felony matters-such as first appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings-and may issue warrants and set bonds, with felony cases later tried in Circuit Court. Family, juvenile, probate, and other general-jurisdiction matters are handled by the Drew County Circuit Court.

Drew County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Drew County District Court

Drew County District Court serves the public by:
- Accepting case filings and scheduling hearings for traffic offenses, misdemeanor criminal matters, ordinance violations, and limited-jurisdiction civil and small-claims disputes.
- Conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews.
- Managing jury services, including juror qualification, summons, orientation, and support during trial.
- Issuing warrants, summonses, subpoenas, and no-contact orders in criminal cases; handling initial appearances and bail.
- Processing payments for fines, fees, and restitution; offering payment plans and compliance monitoring.
- Maintaining dockets and case records and providing copies consistent with public-records rules.
- Assisting with protective-order needs by directing petitioners to the appropriate court and addressing related no-contact conditions when authorized.