Searcy County District Court

Searcy County District Court cases in Searcy County, Marshall, AR

Searcy County District Court in Marshall, Arkansas, is a limited-jurisdiction district court that serves as the county's court of first instance for lower-level matters. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic offenses and other state or local ordinance violations, issues warrants, sets bonds, and conducts first appearances and preliminary examinations in felony cases before transfer to circuit court. On the civil side, it hears small claims and other limited civil disputes within the monetary limits set by Arkansas law. The court does not adjudicate divorces, juvenile, probate, or felony trials, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Searcy County Circuit Court.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Searcy County District Court

Searcy County District Court serves the public by handling:
- Criminal and traffic matters: misdemeanors, DWIs, city/county ordinance violations; first appearances, probable‑cause determinations, bond settings, and warrants in felony cases.
- Civil and small claims: contract/debt disputes, landlord‑tenant issues, and other civil claims within the statutory dollar limit; small‑claims filings and hearings.
- Case filings and records: accepts filings, maintains dockets, issues summons/subpoenas, provides certified copies, and offers payment options for fines/fees.
- Court hearings: arraignments, bench and jury trials when applicable, plea/sentencing hearings, and compliance reviews.
- Jury services: summonsing and coordinating jurors for district‑court trials.
- Protective/no‑contact orders: issues criminal no‑contact orders in qualifying cases; note that civil Orders of Protection are typically filed in Searcy County Circuit Court.

The court provides calendars, forms, and guidance to facilitate access to justice, resolve disputes, enforce the law, and ensure timely case processing.