Stone County District Court

Stone County District Court cases in Stone County, Mountain View, AR

Stone County District Court in Mountain View, Arkansas, is a district court of limited jurisdiction that serves as the local first-level trial court. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and DWI offenses, violations of state laws and local ordinances, and limited civil matters including small claims within district court monetary limits. The court conducts preliminary proceedings in felony cases-such as first appearances, probable-cause determinations, and bond settings-before transfer to Stone County Circuit Court for further action. It also issues warrants and administers fines and compliance in misdemeanor cases. Family, juvenile, probate, and felony trials are heard in the Stone County Circuit Court.

Stone County District Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Stone County District Court

Stone County District Court serves the public by handling:
- Misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic/DWI, and city/county ordinance violations; first appearances, arraignments, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony matters.
- Limited-dollar civil and small claims (e.g., contract disputes, property damage, landlord-tenant/evictions).
- Case filings, docketing/scheduling, fine and fee payments, summonses, warrants, and no-contact orders in criminal cases.
- Court hearings and trials (bench and, when applicable, jury).
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, scheduling, reporting, and assistance.
- Records and certified copy requests, and general counter services.

Note: Domestic-abuse Orders of Protection are typically filed in Circuit Court; District Court may set related no-contact conditions in criminal cases.