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What Is District Court?
District Court has jurisdiction over a variety of cases,
including;
Traffic violations: speeding, no seat belts, reckless driving . . .
No insurance, expired motor vehicle registration
Driving Under the Influence
Driving on Suspended or Revoked Operator’s License
Commercial Motor Vehicle safety regulations
Misdemeanor criminal cases; sentence not more than twelve months
Felony criminal cases; preliminary (probable cause) hearing
Domestic Violence: Emergency Protective Orders
Domestic Violence Orders
Guardianship over adults and minors
Paternity and child support collection cases
Change of Name
Probate, estate and trust administration
Small Claims cases
Civil cases not exceeding $4,000
Boundary fence cases
Landlord – Tenant eviction cases
County and City ordinances
Juvenile Cases: Dependent, neglected and abused children,
habitual truancy, beyond control of parents/school,
runway and public offenses.
