Poinsett County District Court cases in Poinsett County, Harrisburg, AR
Poinsett County Circuit Court in Harrisburg, Arkansas, is a state circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears felony criminal cases; major civil actions; domestic relations/family matters (divorce, custody, child support); probate issues (estates, guardianships); and juvenile dependency and delinquency cases. The court also handles protective orders and certain mental health commitment proceedings. It conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages pretrial, trial, and post-judgment proceedings. In addition, it hears appeals from Poinsett County district courts, including misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic citations, while traffic and most misdemeanor matters generally originate in district court. Its jurisdiction covers matters arising throughout Poinsett County.
Poinsett County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Poinsett |
| Street Address: | 202 N. East Street |
| City: | Harrisburg |
| Zip Code: | 72432 |
| Phone: | 870-578-4110 |
| Fax: | 870-578-4123 |
| 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=443&field_congressional_district_tid=All&items_per_page=25 |
| Email: | hhendhdc@yahoo.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Poinsett County District Court
Poinsett County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Handles criminal (felonies and certain misdemeanors), civil (contracts, torts, property), domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate (estates, guardianships, adoptions), juvenile (delinquency, dependency-neglect), and appeals from district court.
- Accepts and processes case filings, maintains the docket and case records, issues summons/subpoenas, and provides certified copies.
- Receives and processes petitions for Orders of Protection and coordinates related hearings and service.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings and trials (arraignments, pretrial motions, jury and bench trials, pleas, sentencings).
- Administers jury services: summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, juror orientation, and compensation.
- Collects court fines, fees, costs, and restitution; manages bonds and warrants as ordered.
- Provides public access to calendars, forms, and record requests, and assists with ADA/interpreter needs.