Traill County District Court cases in Traill County, Hillsboro, ND
Traill County District Court in Hillsboro, North Dakota, is a state district court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Traill County within North Dakota's unified judicial system. It handles virtually all types of cases arising in the county, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil actions of any amount; family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile proceedings; probate and guardianship; small claims; protection orders; and traffic/infraction cases under state law, as well as appeals from municipal court. The court conducts jury and nonjury proceedings, issues orders, and manages filings and case processing for the county.
Traill County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Traill |
| Street Address: | 114 W. Caledonia Ave. |
| City: | Hillsboro |
| Zip Code: | 58045 |
| Phone: | 701-636-4454 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/traill-county |
| Restrictions: | Those entering will go through a metal detector, cell phones should be silenced or turned off. |
| 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 |
| Email: | 49clerk@ndcourts.gov |
| ADA: | Renee Barnaby, Human Resources Executive Administrative Assistant |
| ADA Phone: | 701-328-4216 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | rbarnaby@ndcourts.gov |
| Special Access: | The courtroom is located on the 2nd floor, the handicap entrance is on the west side in back of the courthouse. There is also a main entrance to the east and an entrance to the south. |
| About / Additional Info: | East Central Judicial District was created in 1979 to include Cass, Steele and Traill counties. The East Central District is part of Unit 2 which also includes the Southeast Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traill_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Traill County District Court
Traill County District Court (ND) serves the public as a court of general jurisdiction by:
- Accepting and processing case filings and fees (criminal, civil, family/domestic relations, juvenile, probate/guardianship, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, traffic).
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders, including domestic violence protection orders and disorderly conduct restraining orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, trials (bench and jury), motions, arraignments, and sentencings.
- Managing jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and attendance.
- Maintaining official court records and providing public access consistent with law and confidentiality rules.
- Processing payments for fines, fees, costs, and restitution.
- Providing standard forms, self-help resources, and referrals; coordinating interpreter and ADA accommodations as needed.
- Implementing court orders (e.g., warrants, judgments) and coordinating with probation and related justice partners when required.