Phrases such as “We the People” and “Justice for All” signify a society of equality that commands an open government, a government that is subjected to the will of its citizens. Although the openness of our government and its continued success may be the subject of much debate, the public debate itself is proof that the great experiment of our founding fathers is still alive and well as we celebrate our 237th birthday.

The spirit of open government is the basis of this website.  The singular purpose of the website is to make the court more accessible to the people it serves.  As you navigate the website, you will note several areas of explanation from jury service to divorce proceedings.  There are also forms and news on legal topics of interest.  I hope the end result is a more informative experience. 

Finally, remember that this website is also an effort to help simplify a complicated legal system. There will be mistakes and oversights, so please have patience with the growing pains as the website moves forward.

Special thanks to Lynette Dotson, our website consultant,and the County IT department, who made this project possible.

Also, please feel free to take advantage of the numerous events on the Courthouse grounds, and admire the landscaping work done by Judge France and the Rotary Club.  Have a great summer!