Love County Courthouse

Love County Courthouse Court cases in Love County, Marietta, OK

Love County District Court in Marietta, Oklahoma, is the state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Love County. It functions as the primary trial-level forum in the local judicial system, exercising countywide jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil actions (including contract, tort, property, and small claims); family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, support, paternity); probate and guardianship; juvenile cases; protective orders; and traffic/ordinance violations. The court conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and non-jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings, and issues warrants and injunctions as authorized by Oklahoma law.

Love County Courthouse Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Love County Courthouse

Love County District Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:

- Accepts filings and fees for civil (contracts, torts, small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support), probate/guardianship, juvenile, adoption, and criminal (felony, misdemeanor, traffic) cases.
- Processes petitions for victim protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment).
- Schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, arraignments, sentencings, and bench/jury trials; posts dockets.
- Manages jury services (summons, orientation, deferrals/excuses, payment).
- Maintains the official record; provides copies and certified records; enables public access consistent with law.
- Collects fines, fees, and restitution; processes bonds and court-approved payment plans.
- Provides standardized forms and filing guidance for self-represented litigants (not legal advice).

Its core role is timely case processing, fair adjudication, and accessible public service for residents and court participants.