The institution exercises the right of the state to prosecute persons who are alleged to have committed crimes.

The district court conducts first instance trials in criminal, civil, foreclosure, probate, and guardianship cases.

District courts have subject matter jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases at first instance.

District courts have subject matter jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases at first instance.

Adjudicate proper appeals from district court decisions and in felony cases. Dispute resolution in commercial matters.