Dallas County Circuit Court

Dallas County Circuit Court cases in Dallas County, Buffalo, MO

Dallas County Circuit Court in Buffalo, Missouri, is a Missouri Circuit Court-the state trial court of general jurisdiction for Dallas County. It consists of circuit and associate divisions, with specialized dockets such as family, probate, and juvenile. The court handles criminal matters (felonies and misdemeanors), civil cases (tort, contract, small claims), family law (divorce, custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, traffic and ordinance violations, landlord-tenant/evictions, and orders of protection. It also processes municipal court appeals arising within the county and performs core judicial functions such as issuing search and arrest warrants and managing pretrial proceedings.

Dallas County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Dallas County Circuit Court

- Dallas County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing public access to:
- Case filings and docket management: civil (contracts, torts), criminal (felonies), family/domestic (divorce, custody), probate/estates, juvenile, and, where authorized, small claims and traffic/infractions.
- Protective orders: intake, emergency and final orders for domestic violence, stalking, or harassment; enforcement and modification.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling, calendars, arraignments, motions, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials; interpreters and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: summonsing, qualification, orientation, deferrals, employer notices, and juror support.
- Records and payments: record searches, certified copies, filing fees, fines, restitution, and payment plans.
- Self-help and forms: standardized forms, filing guidance, and referrals to mediation or legal aid.
- Compliance and case follow-up: orders, warrants, bonds, and probation-related appearances.