Adams County District Court cases in Adams County, Hettinger, ND
Adams County District Court in Hettinger is a district (trial) court of general jurisdiction within North Dakota's Southwest Judicial District. It serves as the county's primary trial court, handling most state-law matters arising in Adams County. Typical cases include felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions; general civil lawsuits; family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate and guardianship; small claims; and traffic and other infractions. The court also issues protective orders and search or arrest warrants and manages pretrial, trial, and post-judgment proceedings. Appeals from this court proceed to the North Dakota Supreme Court, as provided by law.
Adams County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Adams |
| Street Address: | 602 Adams Ave. |
| City: | Hettinger |
| Zip Code: | 58639 |
| Phone: | 701-567-2537 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/adams-county |
| Forms & Filing: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-courts/e-filing-resources |
| Divisions / Services: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | https://publicsearch.ndcourts.gov/default.aspx |
| Jury Service: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/district-court/Jurors-Handbook |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| About / Additional Info: | Southwest Judicial District was created in 1979 to include Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope and Stark counties. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County_Courthouse_(North_Dakota) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Adams County District Court
Adams County District Court serves the public by:
- Handling case types: felony criminal; general civil disputes and injunctions; domestic relations (divorce, parenting time, child support); juvenile (delinquency, dependency/neglect, truancy, adoption); probate/estate, guardianships/conservatorships; mental health commitments; limited appeals from lower courts.
- Case filings: opening cases, e-filing/accepting pleadings, motions, exhibits; filing fees and payment processing; issuing summons and subpoenas; maintaining the official record and providing copies.
- Protective orders: accepting petitions for temporary and permanent civil or domestic protection orders, scheduling hearings, and enforcing orders.
- Court hearings: scheduling and hosting arraignments, advisements, motions, settlement conferences, trials (jury/bench), sentencings, and review hearings; offering remote appearance options when permitted.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, reporting, deferrals/excusal, orientation, and juror compensation.
- Public assistance: self-help forms/information, interpreter services, ADA accommodations, and referrals to mediation or problem-solving courts.