Civil Cases

District Court has jurisdiction to hear civil cases if the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000.

Court Payments

All legal financial obligations are payable in full upon resolution of the case, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Criminal Cases

District Courts have jurisdiction to hear violations of all misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors and violations of city ordinances.

Infractions

Minor traffic or motor vehicle offenses are decriminalized into a system of civil infractions.

Name Change

Any person desiring to change his or her name may file the action in the District Court of his or her residence.

Protection Order

Learn about the two different types of protection orders available from the District Court.

Small Claims

Small Claims limits the jurisdictional amount to cases less than $5,000.

Weekly Dockets

View court calendar information for traffic and criminal court.

JURY TRIAL STATUS

District Court Fee Schedule