Washakie County District Court cases in Washakie County, Worland, WY
Washakie County District Court in Worland, part of Wyoming's Fifth Judicial District, is the county's state trial court of general jurisdiction. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal cases; significant civil lawsuits; domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and neglect; probate, guardianship, and adoptions; and protective orders. The court also hears appeals from lower courts (including Circuit and Municipal Courts) and certain administrative decisions. Routine misdemeanors, small claims, and most traffic infractions are handled by the Washakie County Circuit Court; the District Court addresses felony-level traffic offenses and related appeals.
Washakie County District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Washakie |
| Street Address: | 1001 Big Horn Avenue, Suite 211 |
| City: | Worland |
| Zip Code: | 82401 |
| Phone: | 307-347-4821 |
| Fax: | 307-347-4325 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.washakiecounty.net/clerk-of-court |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | hneufer@courts.state.wy.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washakie-County-Court-House/517217981635354 |
| 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 Washakie County District Court
Washakie County District Court is the public's trial court of general jurisdiction.
Case types: felony criminal; major civil; domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile (abuse/neglect, delinquency); probate (estates, guardianships, adoptions); name changes; and appeals from Circuit Court.
Services: accepts and dockets filings; processes protection-order petitions (domestic violence and stalking); issues summons, subpoenas, and orders; schedules and conducts hearings, trials, and sentencings; maintains records and provides certified copies; collects fees, fines, and restitution; manages jury services (qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, payment); and provides calendars, forms, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.