Welcome to the District Court homepage. The District Court is a court of general jurisdiction, hearing both criminal and civil matters. Being high volume and fast-paced, the court is often referred to as “the People’s Court.” The court has original jurisdiction of misdemeanors carrying up to one (1) year of jail time. Most felonies are also initially arraigned in the District Court where bail is set and monitored until the case proceeds to the Superior Court. Initial bail hearings on felonies are also conducted in the District Court.