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District Court Department Forms & Resources

Find forms, fees and guidance for proceedings in the District Court

This is a collection of resources for the District Court Department.

File a case in District Court

Forms, fees, rules, and other helpful information.

Guide to virtual hearings  Forms  Filing fees  Rules of court  Time standards 

Look up information on a case

Find information on a pending or completed case.

How to search court dockets  Order the audio of a case 

Find information helpful to District Court practice

Guidance for practice and related documents.

Complaint manual  Criminal offense codes  Criminal model jury instructions  Abuse prevention proceedings guidelines 
Small Claims Standards (PDF 938.26 KB)
District Court Standards of Judicial Practice: The Complaint Procedure (PDF 310.19 KB)
District Court standards of judicial practice: civil commitment and authorization of medical treatment for mental illness (PDF 883.44 KB)

Get legal help

Find a lawyer or get legal assistance through the court.

Finding a lawyer  Limited assistance representation (LAR)  Lawyer for the Day programs 

About District Court

Jurisdiction, judges and staff.

Jurisdiction  Justices  Administrative office 
Mental Health Scheduling Coordinators (PDF 22.33 KB)
Offenses Within District Court Criminal Jurisdiction (PDF 9.04 KB)

Contact Information

Online

District Court locations 

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