Barry County
Barry County was founded in 1835 and is located in the southwestern part of Missouri. It is named after William Taylor Barry. As of the 2020 United States Census, it has an estimated population of 34,534 residents, and Cassville serves as the county seat. The county spans approximately 778.1 square miles of land and is the 15th largest county in the state by total area.
The Barry County court system consists of a Circuit Court and eight Municipal Courts. The Barry County Circuit Court operates within the state's 39th Judicial Circuit. This court has general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. It handles cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, divorce, adoptions, contract disputes, and small claims of up to $5,000. The court also oversees specialty matters such as domestic violence, protection orders, and traffic violations. The Barry County Municipal Courts are divisions of the Circuit Court with limited jurisdiction. They hear cases involving violations of local ordinances, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and other infractions specific to the county.
Barry County court records are created as part of legal proceedings in the county's judicial system. These records include filings such as complaints, motions, judgments, orders, and transcripts of court hearings. Barry County court records include the following:
- Family Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
In Barry County, the Circuit Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and maintaining the county's court records. However, confidential records, including juvenile records or sealed records, remain private and require specific court authorization for access. Record seekers may access court records online through the Missouri Judiciary's Case.net system or in person by visiting the courthouse at:
Barry County Circuit Clerk
102 West Street
Cassville, MO 65625
Phone: (417) 847-3133
Copies of court records require a $25 search fee, with additional charges of $0.25 per page and $1.00 for each certified document. A valid photo ID may be required for access to certain records.
