Probate Court

We are pleased to welcome you to the Pulaski County Probate Court website. My staff and I are committed to administer justice with fairness, quality, and integrity; to timely resolve matters before the Court; and to provide courteous and prompt service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence. We hope you find our website helpful and your experience with our Court satisfactory.
Jeff Jones, Judge

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County probate courts exercise exclusive, original jurisdiction in the probate of wills, administration of estates, appointment of guardians and involuntary hospitalization of incapacitated adults and other individuals. All probate court judges administer oaths of office and issue marriage licenses. They may hold habeas corpus hearings or preside over criminal preliminary hearings. Unless a jury trial is requested, probate court judges may also hear certain misdemeanors, traffic cases and violations of state game and fish laws in counties where there is no state court. When authorized by local statute, probate judges serve as election supervisors and make appointments to certain local public offices. In counties with population greater than 96,000, a party to a civil case may request a jury trial in the probate court by a written demand with the first pleading. Appeals from such civil cases may be to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals depending on the particular matter.