The Saline County District Courts exercise countywide jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary felony cases, and in certain types of civil cases in matters of less than $25,000. There are no jury trials in district court. In a district court trial, the judge makes both findings of fact and rulings of law.
A small claims division of the Saline County District Court (Bryant) is presided over by The Honorable Stephanie Casady. The small claims division provides the citizens of Saline County a forum in which citizens may represent themselves to resolve minor civil matters. No attorney may take part in litigation in the small claims division.