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

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

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

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.