Boone County
Boone County has a land area of 559 square miles in the Mid-Missouri region. The City of Columbia is the government seat and has the county's highest population. About 184,000 residents occupy Boone County, making it Missouri's eighth-most populous county.
The Circuit Court and Municipal Courts make up Boone County's judicial system. Circuit judges in the county preside over all criminal and civil cases. It comprises several subject-matter divisions, such as family, probate, and juvenile circuit courts. The Circuit Court also features an Associate Circuit division tasked with handling unlawful detainer cases and general civil lawsuits, which are $25,000 or less in controversy. Associate Circuit judges also hear and decide misdemeanors and other minor criminal proceedings. Boone County has several municipal courts, also considered municipal divisions of the Circuit Court. These courts resolve city ordinance violations and traffic Infractions.
Boone County public court records contain details of court trials, such as who is involved, what the case is about, and the judge's decisions. Members of the public often request court documents to learn more about legal cases, verify legal actions, or gather information for personal or journalistic purposes. The Circuit Clerk keeps and distributes public court records filed in Boone County's Circuit Court. Examples of court records accessible to the public include:
- Criminal court records
- Traffic court records
- Probate court records
- Civil court records
- Family court records
Requesters can use the contact directory to request available court documents or visit the clerk at:
Boone County Circuit Clerk
705 East Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201
Available Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
An alternative way to access court records is by searching Missouri Case.net. Users must provide names of involved parties, case numbers, or filing dates to access desired court records via the state's online platform. Viewing court records online or at the Clerk's Office is free of charge. However, paper copies typically cost $1 for the first page and $0.10 for additional pages.
