Saline County District Court

Saline County District Court cases in Saline County, Bryant, AR

Saline County District Court - Bryant Department is an Arkansas district court of limited jurisdiction located in Bryant. It serves the City of Bryant and its assigned area within Saline County. The court handles misdemeanor criminal cases (including DWI and other violations), traffic offenses, and city or county ordinance violations; it conducts first appearances, probable-cause determinations, and preliminary hearings in felony matters. It also hears civil cases within the statutory limits for district courts, including small claims, contract and debt actions, and landlord‑tenant disputes. Matters such as divorces, child custody, probate, major civil litigation, and felony trials fall under the jurisdiction of the Saline County Circuit Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Saline County District Court

Saline County District Court - Bryant serves the public by resolving local cases and providing essential court services. Main case types: traffic and city/county ordinance violations; misdemeanor criminal cases (e.g., DWI, domestic battery, shoplifting, hot checks); preliminary felony proceedings; civil and small‑claims disputes within statutory limits. Key services: case filings and intake; scheduling and conducting hearings (arraignments, trials, pleas, sentencings); jury services (summons, qualification, selection); fines/fees payment and payment plans; compliance monitoring (probation, classes, community service); records requests and certified copies; warrants and continuances. The court issues criminal no‑contact orders and processes protective‑order matters as authorized by law, and coordinates with law enforcement and victim assistance. Calendars, forms, and interpreter/ADA accommodations are available to the public.