Weston County District Court

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Databases Updated on Oct 18, 2025

Weston County District Court cases in Weston County, Newcastle, WY

Weston County District Court in Newcastle, Wyoming, is a state district court (Sixth Judicial District) and serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction for Weston County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; general civil actions beyond circuit-court limits or seeking equitable relief; family law matters (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile cases (abuse/neglect, delinquency, termination of parental rights); probate and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings; and mental health commitments. The court also hears appeals from the Weston County Circuit Court and local municipal courts, including cases that began as misdemeanors or traffic/ordinance violations. Routine misdemeanors and most traffic infractions are handled in circuit or municipal court rather than in district court.

Weston County District Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: District Court
County: Weston
Street Address: 1 West Main Street
City: Newcastle
Zip Code: 82701
Phone: 307-746-4778
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Website URL: https://www.westongov.com/clerk-of-district-court/
Languages: English
Email: gmacke@courts.state.wy.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weston-County-Courthouse/112094755469858
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weston_County_Courthouse

Services and Case Types Handled in Weston County District Court

Weston County District Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction, serving the public by:

- Case types: felony criminal cases; major civil disputes; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); probate (estates, wills), guardianships and conservatorships; juvenile matters; adoptions; mental health commitments; and appeals from lower courts and certain administrative agencies.
- Core services: case intake and filings; docketing; issuance of summons, subpoenas, and writs; processing of protective orders (domestic violence and stalking).
- Proceedings: scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and jury or bench trials; maintaining court calendars.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, reporting instructions, and trial panel management.
- Records and support: access to case records and certified copies (subject to confidentiality laws), processing of sealing/expungement requests, collection of filing fees and court-ordered payments, and coordination of interpreters and ADA accommodations.