§ 16-17-933. Franklin County District Courts

(a) Franklin County, having two (2) judicial districts, shall have the following district courts and judges:

1. (1) The Charleston District shall have:

   1. (A) One (1) district court located in Charleston; and

   2. (B) One (1) district judge; and

2. (2)

   1. (A) The Ozark District shall have one (1) district court with two (2) departments:

      1. (i) One (1) located in Ozark; and

      2. (ii) One (1) located in Altus.

   2. (B) Both departments are to be served by one (1) district judge.

(b) The judge of any district court located in Franklin County shall be elected by the electors of the judicial district in which the court is located.

(c) In Franklin County, the jurisdiction of the district court shall be limited to the judicial district in which the court is located.