§ 16-17-947. Jackson County District Court

(a)

1. (1) Jackson County shall have one (1) district court with four (4) departments:

   1. (A) One (1) located in Newport;

   2. (B) One (1) located in Diaz;

   3. (C) One (1) located in Swifton; and

   4. (D) One (1) located in Tuckerman.

2. (2) All four (4) departments are to be served by one (1) judge.

(b) The Jackson County District Court Judge shall be elected countywide.

(c) The Jackson County District Court shall have countywide jurisdiction.