Madison County District Court

Madison County District Court cases in Madison County, Huntsville, AR

Madison County District Court in Huntsville, Arkansas, is a limited‑jurisdiction district court in the state system. It functions as the local trial court for misdemeanors and violations of state law and county/municipal ordinances; handles traffic offenses; conducts first appearances, arraignments, probable‑cause determinations, and preliminary hearings in felony matters; and hears civil cases within district‑court monetary limits, including small‑claims actions. The court also issues arrest and search warrants and processes fines and costs arising from its cases. Felony trials, juvenile, domestic‑relations (family), probate, and most higher‑value civil cases are handled by the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Madison County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Madison County District Court

Madison County District Court serves the public by:

- Accepting case filings: criminal (misdemeanors, preliminary felony matters), traffic/infractions, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, and other limited civil actions.
- Protective orders: receiving petitions and issuing temporary/final orders (e.g., domestic violence or harassment) as authorized by law.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (bench and, when permitted, jury), sentencings, and review/compliance hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons/qualification, orientation, scheduling, and payment for eligible jury trials.
- Records and payments: docket access, certified copies, e-filing/filing, and payment of fines, fees, and restitution.
- Calendars and case management: scheduling, continuance requests, and interpreter/ADA accommodations.
- Traffic and ordinance matters: citation processing, hearings, and diversion/compliance programs when available.

These services provide accessible forums to resolve disputes, enforce laws, and ensure fair case processing.