Benton County Circuit Court

Benton County Circuit Court cases in Benton County, Warsaw, MO

Benton County Circuit Court in Warsaw, Missouri, is a state circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It adjudicates felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters (contract, tort, real property, and small claims); family and domestic relations cases (divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and orders of protection); probate and estate proceedings; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect cases; and traffic and infraction matters. The court conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings, and maintains case filings and records for Benton County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Benton County Circuit Court

Benton County Circuit Court is the county's general jurisdiction trial court. It:

- Accepts and manages case filings across criminal (felony, misdemeanor), civil (contracts, injury, landlord-tenant), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency, dependency), probate/guardianship, mental health, and traffic/violations.
- Issues and processes protective and restraining orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking), temporary orders, and warrants.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings and trials, including arraignements, motions, settlement conferences, and jury and bench trials; maintains calendars and dockets.
- Administers jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror support.
- Provides public access to records, certified copies, and case status; accepts payments for fines, fees, and restitution.
- Offers eFiling, forms, self-help resources, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Oversees specialty/problem-solving court programs where available (e.g., drug/DUI, veterans).