Hettinger County District Court cases in Hettinger County, Mott, ND
Hettinger County District Court in Mott, North Dakota, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Southwest Judicial District. It serves as the primary trial court for matters arising in Hettinger County, handling criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil actions (contract, tort, property), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and child welfare, probate and guardianship, traffic and other infractions, and small claims. The court also issues protection orders and hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions as provided by law.
Hettinger County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hettinger |
| Street Address: | 336 Pacific Ave. |
| City: | Mott |
| Zip Code: | 58646 |
| Phone: | 701-824-2645 |
| Fax: | 701-824-2717 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/hettinger-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/Hettinger_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hettinger County District Court
Hettinger County District Court (North Dakota) serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction by:
- Receiving and processing case filings: criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, infractions), civil lawsuits, small claims, traffic, family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters, probate/guardianship, and mental health commitments.
- Issuing and processing protective orders, including Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Disorderly Conduct Restraining Orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, trials, motions, and case management conferences; maintaining dockets and calendars; providing remote or in-person appearances as ordered.
- Managing jury services: summonsing, qualification, deferrals/excuses, juror reporting, and juror payment.
- Maintaining case records; providing copies and certifications; accepting filings (including e-filing), fees, fines, and restitution payments.
- Offering public access services such as forms, self-help information, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.