Izard County District Court cases in Izard County, Melbourne, AR
Izard County Circuit Court in Melbourne, Arkansas, is a circuit court and serves as the state trial court of general jurisdiction for Izard County. It hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, major civil actions, domestic relations/family matters (divorce, custody, support), probate and estate cases, and juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. The court also issues protective orders, handles other equitable proceedings, and hears appeals from Izard County District Court and certain administrative decisions. Traffic offenses are typically handled in district court, but traffic-related matters can reach circuit court on appeal.
Izard County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Izard |
| Street Address: | P.O. Box 337 |
| City: | Melbourne |
| Zip Code: | 72556 |
| Phone: | 870-368-4390 |
| Fax: | 870-368-2267 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.arcourts.gov/directories/district-courts?field_name_value=&field_district_court_tid=353&field_congressional_district_tid=All&items_per_page=25 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Izard County District Court
Izard County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal: felonies, some misdemeanors, sentencing/probation, and appeals from district court.
- Civil: contract, tort, property, and injunction matters.
- Domestic relations: divorce, custody, paternity, and child support.
- Probate: estates, guardianships, adoptions.
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency-neglect.
Public-facing services include case intake and filings through the Circuit Clerk; docketing and scheduling; issuance of summons, subpoenas, and court orders; protective orders (orders of protection) for eligible petitioners; court hearings and trials (arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings); jury services (summons, orientation, reporting, and juror compensation); access to case records and calendars; and collection of filing fees, fines, and restitution. The court also provides forms and basic procedural information to help residents file and participate in proceedings.