District Court

​P.O. Box 2176
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-9900

District Court handles adult traffic and criminal cases, as well as civil and small claims matters. The General District Court has jurisdiction over:

• Civil lawsuits in which the amount in question does not exceed $15,000.
• Small Claims cases, where parties represent themselves and the amount of the suit does not exceed $5,000.
• Landlord/Tenant disputes, such as over rent and possession, filed in the Civil Division.
• Preliminary hearings in felony cases to determine if there is sufficient evidence to send the case to Circuit Court.
• Cases in which an adult is charged with a traffic infraction punishable by a fine only.
• Cases in which an adult is charged with such traffic related misdemeanors as DWI and reckless driving.
• Delinquents.
• Juveniles (any person under 18) accused of traffic violations.
• Children in need of supervision (truants, runaways).
• Children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect.
• Spousal abuse.
• Adults accused of child abuse or neglect, or of offenses against members of their own family or household members (juvenile or adult).
• Adults involved in disputes concerning the visitation, support or custody of a child, abandonment of children, foster care and entrustment agreements.
• Probation and Residential Services.
• Court-ordered rehabilitation services, and court consent for certain medical treatments.