Big Horn County District Court cases in Big Horn County, Basin, WY
Big Horn County District Court in Basin, Wyoming, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It handles felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions with no monetary limit; domestic relations/family matters (divorce, child custody, child support); juvenile cases (abuse/neglect and delinquency); probate, guardianship, and adoption; and mental health commitments. It also hears appeals from the Big Horn County Circuit Court and municipal courts within the county. Traffic infractions and most misdemeanors are handled by the Circuit Court, not the District Court.
Big Horn County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Big Horn |
| Street Address: | 420 West C Street |
| City: | Basin |
| Zip Code: | 82410 |
| Phone: | 307-568-2381 |
| Fax: | 307-568-2791 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.bighorncountywy.gov/departments/clerk-of-district-court |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Email: | hneufer@courts.state.wy.us |
| About / Additional Info: | The Fifth Judicial District has two District Court Judges. Judge Bill Simpson is the District Judge in Park County and also sits in Big Horn County for civil cases, probates and appeals. Judge Bobbie Overfield is the District Judge in Washakie and Hot Springs counties and also sits in Big Horn County for juvenile and criminal cases. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Big Horn County District Court
Big Horn County District Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings in civil lawsuits, felony criminal cases, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile and child-protection matters, probate/guardianships, and petitions for protective orders (domestic violence or stalking).
- Schedules and conducts hearings and jury or bench trials; issues orders, warrants, and judgments; manages dockets; and maintains official records and calendars, providing copies and certified documents per access rules.
- Administers jury services, including summons, qualification, orientation, and juror attendance.
- Provides front-counter and online services such as standardized forms, self-help information, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and collection of filing fees, fines, and restitution as ordered.
- Facilitates court-ordered settlement conferences and compliance reviews.