Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

Civil

  1. Is Fayetteville District Court the appropriate Court to file my civil action?

Answers

Civil

Is Fayetteville District Court the appropriate Court to file my civil action?
The answer is yes if One of the following statements is true:
  • A defendant lives in Washington County, or the defendant is a business that has its principal place of business in Washington County.
  • A person's personal property was damaged in Washington County.
  • A defendant signed or entered into a contract in Washington County, a defendant lived in Washington County when the contract was entered into, a contract or obligation was to be preformed in Washington County, or the defendant was a corporation and the contract was breached in Washington County.

Questions

Criminal

  1. What must I do when I come to the court as specified by my citation, letter, cash bail or bond receipt?
  2. What must I bring to Court?
  3. When appearing at the clerk's window, you must properly identify yourself.
  4. What are the different types of hearings?

Answers

Criminal

What must I do when I come to the court as specified by my citation, letter, cash bail or bond receipt?
Look for your name and the time your case will be heard. If you are unable to find your name, go to the clerk's window.
What must I bring to Court?
You must bring any relevant paperwork having to do with your case, such as:
  • Copy of citation
  • Appearance letter
  • Jail release papers
  • Bond receipt
  • Cash bail receipt
  • Documents of proof of compliance of judicial order and sentence

ALSO, DON'T FORGET TO BRING MONEY FOR FINES AND FEES.

When appearing at the clerk's window, you must properly identify yourself.
  • Do not use a nickname or alias
  • Use the same spelling as listed on your paperwork
  • If the name on the paperwork is incorrect, please advise the Court.
    • What are the different types of hearings?
    • Arraignment - Your Constitutional right, reading of the charges, entering a plea.
    • Trial - The examination of evidence and the decisions of the issues of law by a judge to determine guilty or innocence.

    WARNING: If you fail to appear in Court as you have promised, on any misdemeanor you may be arrested and punished by 1 YEAR IN JAIL AND/OR A $1000.00 FINE, regardless of the disposition of the original charge.

    Questions

    Small Claims

    1. Is Fayetteville District Court the appropriate Court to file by small claims action?

    Answers

    Small Claims

    Is Fayetteville District Court the appropriate Court to file by small claims action?
    The answer is yes if one of the following statements if true.

    A defendant lives in Washington County, or the defendant is a business that has a principal place of business in Washington County.

    A person's personal property was damaged in Washington County.

    A defendant signed or entered in a contract in Washington County, a Defendant lived in Washington County when the contract was entered into, a Contract or obligation was to be preformed in Washington County, or the defendant was a corporation (with 3 stockholders or less) and the contract was breached in Washington County.