Hot Springs County District Court cases in Hot Springs County, Thermopolis, WY
Hot Springs County District Court in Thermopolis, Wyoming, is a state district (general-jurisdiction) trial court serving Hot Springs County. It handles felony criminal cases; general civil actions including higher-value disputes and injunctive relief; domestic relations matters (divorce, child custody, and support); juvenile dependency and delinquency; probate and guardianship/conservatorship; and mental health commitments. The court conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders, and manages case proceedings. It also hears appeals from the Hot Springs County Circuit Court and certain administrative agencies within its jurisdiction. Misdemeanor, small-claims, and most traffic offenses originate in circuit or municipal courts; the district court's role in such matters is limited to receiving felony cases bound over from circuit court and hearing appeals.
Hot Springs County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Hot Springs |
| Street Address: | 415 Arapahoe Street |
| City: | Thermopolis |
| Zip Code: | 82443 |
| Phone: | 307-864-3323 |
| Fax: | 307-864-3210 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://hscounty.com/departments/clerk-of-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. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Springs_County,_Wyoming |
Services and Case Types Handled in Hot Springs County District Court
Hot Springs County District Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings; maintains the official docket and record.
- Conducts hearings, conferences, and trials; issues orders, judgments, warrants, and subpoenas.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror support.
- Provides protective orders in domestic violence and stalking matters.
- Offers access to public records and certified copies; collects filing fees; provides forms and procedural guidance; coordinates interpreters and ADA accommodations.
Case types include felony criminal prosecutions; significant civil disputes; family law (divorce, custody, support); juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect); probate, estates, and guardianships/conservatorships; and other matters authorized by Wyoming law.