The District Court in Fort Smith has exclusive jurisdiction within the territorial limits of the City of Fort Smith, Arkansas. This Court exercises jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary felony cases, civil cases, small claims cases and violations of city ordinance. The mission of the District Court of Sebastian County, Arkansas, Fort Smith Division is to provide prompt, courteous, accessible services dedicated to ensuring equal justice in the resolution of criminal prosecutions, traffic charges, civil matters and other court related services of district court jurisdiction.