Crook County District Court cases in Crook County, Sundance, WY
Crook County District Court in Sundance, Wyoming, is a state district court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Crook County. It hears felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions (including higher-value or equitable claims); family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support; juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate of estates, guardianships, and adoptions; and mental health commitments. The court also handles appeals from the Crook County Circuit Court and certain administrative decisions. Routine misdemeanors, small claims, and most traffic offenses are handled in circuit or municipal courts, not in district court.
Crook County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Crook |
| Street Address: | 309 Cleveland Street |
| City: | Sundance |
| Zip Code: | 82729 |
| Phone: | 307-283-2523 |
| Fax: | 307-283-2996 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.crookcounty.wy.gov/new_elected_officials/clerk_of_district_court/index.php |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | jwerkele@courts.state.wy.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crook-County-District-Court/737081806318012 |
| ADA Phone: | 307-283-1090 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | 307-283-1091 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Crook County District Court
Crook County District Court serves the public as a general-jurisdiction trial court:
- Case filings: criminal (felony), major civil disputes, domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (abuse/neglect, delinquency), probate/guardianship, and adoptions; limited appeals as authorized.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of temporary and final protection orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking), including scheduling and coordination for service.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, hardship requests, reporting instructions, juror management, and payment processing.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conduct of arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and review hearings; interpreter and ADA accommodations available upon request.
- Records and payments: access to case records consistent with law, certified copies, filing fees, and payment of fines/restitution.
- Self-help and forms: standardized forms, filing guidance, and referrals to legal resources (no legal advice).
The court's role is to provide accessible case processing, fair hearings, and reliable public services.