4th Judicial Circuit Court

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Jackson County with jurisdiction over serious crimes and over civil matters with amounts in controversy of more than $25,000.

The court also hears appeals from District Court, Probate Court and administrative agencies. Matters of divorce, child support, paternity, domestic violence, neglect/abuse, delinquency, adoptions and minor limited guardianship are heard by the court’s Family Division.

Through the chief judge, the Circuit Court is responsible for the operation of the Friend of the Court office, the Youth Center, and the County Law Library.

Circuit Court judges are elected for six-year terms.