Randolph County District Court

Randolph County District Court cases in Randolph County, Pocahontas, AR

Randolph County District Court in Pocahontas, Arkansas, is a state district court of limited jurisdiction within the Arkansas judiciary. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic offenses, and violations of state and local ordinances; conducts first appearances, probable-cause determinations, and preliminary hearings in felony matters; and hears civil cases within district-court limits, including small-claims and general civil disputes. The court also issues warrants and summons, sets bail, and manages fines, costs, and compliance for matters within its jurisdiction. Felony trials, domestic relations, probate, and major civil cases are heard by the Randolph County Circuit Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Randolph County District Court

Randolph County District Court serves the public by processing and adjudicating local cases and providing access to court services. Core case types include civil (small claims, contract disputes, landlord-tenant/evictions), family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters, traffic and misdemeanors, and preliminary proceedings in felony cases. The clerk's office accepts case filings, maintains records, issues summons/subpoenas, and provides forms and calendars. The court hears arraignments, motions, bench trials, settlement/mediation sessions, and review/compliance hearings. Protective-order services include domestic violence protective orders and civil no-contact/stalking orders; filing assistance and prompt hearings are provided. Jury services manage juror qualification, summons, orientation, check-in, selection, deferrals, and attendance/payment. Public-facing services typically include online/onsite payments of fines/fees, e-filing where available, records requests, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and self-help resources. Some locations may offer specialty dockets (e.g., drug/DWI) based on local programs.