CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT
The Clerk of District Court is
responsible for maintaining the records and cases filed in the Fourth Judicial District
Court, Johnson County, dating back to 1886. The Clerk has a variety of duties
including: the processing of cases with court ordered payments, as well as, the
administration of appeals from the court to the Wyoming Supreme Court, and setting up and
monitoring the Jury Panel for Jury Trials in the District Court for Johnson County.
Legal matters filed in the
District Court include: Civil cases over $7000 (Contract, Real Property, Torts) Domestic
Relations, Probate Estates, Guardianships, Adoptions, Criminal Felonies, Juvenile
Delinquency, Children in Need of Supervision, Neglect and Abuse, etc.
Court ordered payments collected
and distributed through this office as set by the Wyoming Statutes include: filing fees,
Bonds; (both civil and criminal) Criminal Fines, Fees, Restitution and Child Support.
US Citizens can apply for
passports or obtain renewal forms in our office on the second floor of the historic
Johnson County Courthouse, 76 North Main Street, Buffalo, WY.
The Clerk of District Court Office
keeps the records of all court papers according to the law as set out in Wyoming Statutes.
The Clerk of District Court Office is here to serve the public within the scope of
our statutory duties and guidelines. However, we are prohibited by the same statutes from
disclosing any confidential information and prohibited to give any legal advice. You
must seek legal advice from a licensed attorney. We can give you information regarding
basic court procedures. |
