Marion County District Court cases in Marion County, Yellville, AR
Marion County Circuit Court in Yellville, Arkansas, is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving the 14th Judicial Circuit. It functions as the county's primary trial court, conducting jury and bench trials, issuing orders, and handling matters not assigned to limited-jurisdiction courts. Typical dockets include felony criminal cases; major civil actions; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile delinquency and dependency; and probate (estates, adoptions, guardianships). The court also hears appeals from Marion County District Court, including misdemeanor and traffic cases, on a de novo basis. Its jurisdiction covers countywide disputes and offenses arising in Marion County.
Marion County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Marion |
| Street Address: | P.O. Box 501 |
| City: | Yellville |
| Zip Code: | 72687 |
| Phone: | 870-449-7070 |
| Fax: | 870-449-7071 |
| 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=404&field_congressional_district_tid=All&items_per_page=25 |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marion-County-Courthouse/155468867825229 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Marion County District Court
Marion County Circuit Court serves as the local trial court of general jurisdiction, providing:
- Case intake and filings: civil (contract, tort, small claims), criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors), family law (divorce, custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile dependency/delinquency, landlord-tenant/evictions, and traffic/infractions where applicable.
- Protective orders: processing and issuance of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and vulnerable-adult orders; emergency and temporary orders; enforcement and renewal.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, sentencings; calendar management, continuances, and remote appearance options where available.
- Jury services: summoning, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror support during service.
- Public services: records search and copies, payments of fines/fees/restitution, interpreters and ADA accommodations, self-help forms and clinics, mediation, and specialty/problem-solving courts (e.g., drug, mental health, veterans).
The court administers case processing, adjudication, and public access to justice services.