Niobrara County Circuit Court cases in Niobrara County, Lusk, WY
Niobrara County Circuit Court in Lusk, Wyoming, is a limited-jurisdiction circuit court. It serves as the county's forum for lower-level matters, handling misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and other citation offenses; civil lawsuits up to $50,000; small claims; eviction/forcible entry and detainer actions; and domestic violence and stalking protection orders. The court also conducts initial appearances, bond settings, and preliminary hearings in felony cases and issues search and arrest warrants. More serious civil cases, felony trials, probate, and most family-law matters (such as divorce and custody) are within the District Court's jurisdiction.
Niobrara County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Niobrara |
| Street Address: | 424 South Elm Street |
| City: | Lusk |
| Zip Code: | 82225 |
| Phone: | 307-334-2049 |
| Fax: | 307-334-3846 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.state.wy.us/court/circuit-court-of-the-8th-judicial-district-niobrara-county-state-of-wyoming-lusk/ |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | cclsk@courts.state.wy.us |
Services and Case Types Handled in Niobrara County Circuit Court
Niobrara County Circuit Court provides front-line judicial services to the public. It handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and ordinance violations; issues warrants, sets bail, conducts initial appearances and arraignments, and holds preliminary hearings in felony matters before transfer to district court. Civil jurisdiction includes evictions/forcible entry and detainer, small claims, replevin, and other limited civil disputes within statutory monetary limits. The court accepts case filings, fees, and fine payments; manages calendars and hearings (pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials); and processes continuances. It issues and enforces protection orders (domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault) and no-contact orders. Jury services include summonsing, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror support for trials. Public assistance includes forms, information on procedures, interpreters and ADA accommodations, and access to court records consistent with law.