County & District Court

The clerk of the district court shall

• Issue writs and orders for provisional remedies and process of every kind.
• File and preserve all papers delivered to him or her.
• Endorse papers filed with him or her.
• Make entry of return of every summons served.
• Keep the records, books, and papers pertaining to the court, and record its proceedings.
• Prepare and file the annual inventory statement of all county personal property in his or her custody or possession.

County Court Jurisdiction

• misdemeanor cases, including traffic, and municipal ordinance violations
• preliminary hearing in felony cases
• civil cases involving less than $52,000
• small claims involving less than $3,500
• probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and eminent domain
• function as juvenile courts

The Clerk of the District Court also serves as a passport agent and ex-officio jury commissioner for the County.