State Trial Courts

A state trial court of general jurisdiction over all civil cases, all criminal felonies such as homicides, assaults, sex and drug offenses, forgery, arson, robbery, and misdemeanors in certain circumstances. Another large part of the district court's caseload is domestic relations cases, such as divorces, child custody and support, adoptions, and probate. The court serves as an appellate court to review informal adjudicative proceedings from administrative agencies.