Perry County District Court

Perry County District Court cases in Perry County, Perryville, AR

Perry County District Court in Perryville, Arkansas, is a district court of limited jurisdiction serving Perry County. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and local ordinance violations; and civil matters within statutory monetary limits, including small claims. The court also conducts initial appearances, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases before transfer to circuit court. It does not hear domestic relations, juvenile, probate, or felony trials, which are within the jurisdiction of the Perry County Circuit Court.

Perry County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Perry County District Court

Perry County District Court serves the public by handling:
- Case filings: traffic/ordinance violations, misdemeanor criminal matters, small claims, evictions/landlord-tenant, and other civil disputes within the court's monetary limits.
- Protective orders: processes petitions for protection from abuse/harassment where authorized by state law and issues no‑contact orders in criminal cases.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, review hearings, plea/sentencing, bench and (where permitted) jury trials, plus warrants and preliminary proceedings in felony cases.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, orientation, and juror payment for eligible trials.
- Payments and compliance: fines/fees, payment plans, and compliance reporting per court orders.
- Records and scheduling: access to case information, certified copies, calendars, and continuance requests.
- Public access: forms, filing guidance, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and, where available, online payment or docket lookup.