The District Court hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, domestic relations cases, and civil cases involving more than $51,000. It also functions as an appellate court in deciding appeals from county courts and various administrative agencies.

The Clerk of the District Court, besides being the administrative officer of the court, is responsible for the record keeping and collection of child support payments, the record keeping of criminal and civil cases, maintenance of the court's dockets, processing judgments, and verifying passport applications.