Mitchell County District Court (12th J.D.)

Mitchell County District Court (12th J.D.) Court cases in Mitchell County, Beloit, KS

Mitchell County District Court in Beloit, Kansas, is a state district court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Mitchell County within the Kansas 12th Judicial District. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases of all amounts; domestic/family cases (divorce, child custody, child support); probate and estate proceedings; juvenile offender and child-in-need-of-care cases; small claims and other limited actions; traffic and DUI cases; and protection-from-abuse/stalking orders. The court issues warrants, conducts jury and bench trials, and oversees preliminary and post-judgment proceedings. It also hears appeals from municipal courts within the county. This court serves as the primary forum for resolving most state-law disputes and offenses arising in Mitchell County.

Mitchell County District Court (12th J.D.) Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Mitchell County District Court (12th J.D.)

Mitchell County District Court serves the public as the county's primary trial court. It:
- Accepts and manages case filings and records for civil disputes, small claims, traffic/infractions, criminal misdemeanors and felonies, family law (divorce, custody, child support), and juvenile matters.
- Processes and hears applications for protective orders (e.g., domestic violence or stalking).
- Schedules and conducts court hearings and trials, including arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
- Administers jury services: summons, orientation, scheduling, and juror support.
- Collects fines, fees, and restitution; offers payment options.
- Provides public access to dockets, copies, and certified records; supplies forms and self-help resources.
- Issues orders, subpoenas, and warrants as authorized.
- Coordinates interpreter services and ADA accommodations.