Choctaw County Courthouse

Choctaw County Courthouse Court cases in Choctaw County, Hugo, OK

Choctaw County District Court in Hugo, Oklahoma, is a state district court and the county's court of general jurisdiction. As the primary local trial court, it handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (including small claims); family/domestic matters (divorce, custody, paternity, child support); juvenile cases; probate and guardianship; protective orders; and state traffic/infraction cases. The court conducts preliminary hearings, issues warrants, and holds jury and nonjury trials. It also hears certain appeals and trials de novo from non-record municipal courts within Choctaw County.

Choctaw County Courthouse Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Choctaw County Courthouse

Choctaw County District Court serves as the county's trial court, providing public access to justice and case management.

Core case types:
- Criminal: misdemeanors, traffic, felony initial appearances and preliminary hearings.
- Civil: general civil, small claims, contracts, torts, landlord-tenant/evictions.
- Family and juvenile: divorce, custody, child support, juvenile delinquency/dependency.
- Probate and related: estates, guardianships, adoptions, mental health commitments.
- Protective orders: domestic violence, stalking, and harassment.

Key services:
- Case filings, docketing, and records (including certified copies).
- Court hearings, trials, sentencings, and scheduling.
- Processing protective order applications and hearings.
- Issuing summonses, subpoenas, and warrants.
- Jury services: juror summons, orientation, and panel management when required.
- Collection of fines, fees, and restitution; calendars, forms, and ADA accommodations.

The court facilitates fair, timely resolution of cases and public access to proceedings and information.