Callaway County
Callaway County was organized in 1820 in the State of Missouri. It has an estimated population of 44,517 and covers approximately 834.6 square miles. The largest city and county seat is the City of Fulton.
Callaway County's court structure comprises a circuit court and municipal courts. The Circuit Court established is the only trial court in the county. It has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It has several divisions: associate circuit, criminal, small claims, family, municipal, probate, and juvenile. The Associate Circuit Division handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, ordinance violations, and civil cases involving disputes less than $25,000. The Small Claims Division deals with civil cases with claims less than $3,000. Municipal Courts, established in various cities, are responsible for adjudicating traffic infractions and violations of local ordinances.
Callaway County public court records include indexes, dockets, orders, petitions, and judgments. The office of the Clerk of Circuit Court is responsible for creating and maintaining court records in Callaway County. The clerk plays a vital role in ensuring public access to various types of case records, including the following:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Small Claims records
The Revised Statutes of Missouri, Chapter 610, establishes that court records are generally accessible to the public, except in cases where court orders or applicable laws have sealed them. Individuals wishing to obtain case records from the Circuit Court may do so by submitting a formal request at the Circuit Clerk's Office, which is located at:
Callaway County Circuit Court
10, East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Phone: (573) 642-0780
Fax: (573) 642-0700
Alternatively, anyone may search the Circuit Court records and dockets online through the Missouri CaseNet portal. Individuals may also obtain Municipal Court records by visiting the courthouses in custody of such records.
