Phillips County District Court

Phillips County District Court cases in Phillips County, Helena, AR

Phillips County District Court - Helena in Helena, Arkansas, is a state district court of limited jurisdiction. It functions as a first-level trial court for misdemeanors, traffic and parking offenses, and city or county ordinance violations, and it conducts initial appearances and preliminary proceedings in felony cases. The court also hears limited civil matters within statutory monetary limits, including small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and contract or debt collection actions. It does not handle felony trials, domestic relations (such as divorce or custody), probate, or major civil cases; those matters are within the jurisdiction of the Phillips County Circuit Court.

Phillips County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Phillips County District Court

Phillips County District Court - Helena provides limited-jurisdiction services to the public. It handles:
- Criminal misdemeanors (including DWI), city/county ordinance and traffic violations;
- Preliminary proceedings in felony cases (first appearance, probable-cause, bond);
- Civil matters within the statutory limit, including small claims, contract and debt disputes, garnishments, and replevin.

Key services:
- Case filings and docketing; issuance of summons/warrants; record keeping and certified copies;
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrials, bench or jury trials, and compliance/review hearings;
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, scheduling, and payment for district-court trials;
- Protective measures: criminal no-contact orders; note that domestic-violence Orders of Protection are filed in Phillips County Circuit Court;
- Payment and compliance options: fines/fees collection, payment plans, and community-service reporting;
- Public assistance: forms, scheduling information, and basic guidance on procedures.