Camden County Circuit Court cases in Camden County, Camdenton, MO
Camden County Circuit Court in Camdenton is Missouri's state trial court of general jurisdiction for Camden County. It handles a full range of cases, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil actions (general civil, small claims, and landlord-tenant); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, paternity, child support); juvenile and probate/estate proceedings; traffic and ordinance violations; orders of protection; and appeals from municipal courts. Associate circuit divisions process small claims, traffic, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases, while circuit divisions hear higher-value civil suits and felony trials. The court administers case filing, records, and jury services for county-level judicial proceedings.
Camden County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Camden |
| Street Address: | 1 Court Circle Nw Ste. 8 |
| City: | Camdenton |
| Zip Code: | 65020 |
| Phone: | 573-346-4440 |
| Fax: | 573-346-5422 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.camdenmo.org/departments/circuit-court/ |
| Divisions / Services: | Camden County Adult Treatment/DWI Court - 573-346-5160 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 573-364-4440, Jury Message Line: 573-317-3976 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camden-County-Circuit-Court/833554423396276 |
| ADA: | Jo McElwee |
| ADA Phone: | 573-346-4440 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Jo.McElwee@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Camden County Circuit Court
Camden County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's general trial court. It hears criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, state traffic), civil (contract, tort, small claims, landlord-tenant), family/domestic (divorce, custody, child support, paternity), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianships, mental health), and protective order matters. Core services include intake and case filings; scheduling and conducting court hearings (arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings); processing and enforcing orders, including adult/child orders of protection; jury services (summoning, qualification, deferrals/excuses, reporting, juror payment); access to case records and certified copies; payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution; and assistance to self-represented litigants through forms and filing guidance. The Circuit Clerk maintains official records, dockets, and calendars and provides counter and electronic services.