Alfalfa County Courthouse

Alfalfa County Courthouse Court cases in Alfalfa County, Cherokee, OK

Alfalfa County District Court in Cherokee, Oklahoma, is a state district court and the county's primary trial court of general jurisdiction. It adjudicates a broad range of state-law matters, including civil cases (general civil and small claims), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile matters, protective orders, and traffic/infraction cases. The court issues warrants, conducts arraignments and preliminary hearings, presides over jury and nonjury trials, and enters judgments and orders, serving as the central forum for enforcing and applying Oklahoma law within Alfalfa County.

Alfalfa County Courthouse Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Alfalfa County Courthouse

Alfalfa County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing access to justice and case administration.

Case types:
- Criminal: felonies, misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, sentencing.
- Civil: contracts, torts, property, evictions, foreclosures.
- Family/Domestic: divorce, paternity, custody, child support.
- Small claims.
- Probate/Guardianship/Adoption.
- Juvenile matters.
- Mental health and competency proceedings.
- Protective orders (domestic, stalking, harassment).

Services:
- Case filings, docketing, and records (copies/certifications).
- Court hearings and trials (bench and jury), scheduling, and notices.
- Protective order intake, emergency/ex parte orders, and hearings.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, selection, deferrals, attendance verification, and juror compensation.
- Payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution.
- Forms, filing assistance guidance, and public access to dockets consistent with law.