Douglas County Circuit Court

Douglas County Circuit Court cases in Douglas County, Ava, MO

Douglas County Circuit Court, located in Ava, Missouri, is a state circuit court serving as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It adjudicates civil actions (including small claims and general civil), criminal cases (felony, misdemeanor, and infractions), domestic and family matters (dissolution, child custody, paternity, and protection orders), juvenile and probate proceedings, and traffic and ordinance violations not handled in municipal divisions. The court conducts preliminary hearings, issues orders, manages jury and bench trials, and maintains official case records. It also hears appeals from municipal divisions as provided by Missouri law.

Douglas County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Douglas County Circuit Court

Douglas County Circuit Court serves the public by administering and resolving cases, managing filings, and providing access to justice.

Core case types:
- Criminal: felonies, misdemeanors, violations/traffic.
- Civil: general civil, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions.
- Family: divorce, custody, parenting time, child support.
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency/abuse-neglect.
- Probate: wills/estates, guardianships, conservatorships.
- Protective orders: domestic/family abuse, stalking, harassment.
- Mental health commitments; specialty courts (e.g., drug/DUI, veterans) where available.

Key services:
- Case filings (eFile/in-person), fee payments, and case records/copies.
- Protective order intake, forms, and expedited hearings.
- Court hearings: scheduling, notices, remote access (when offered), and calendars.
- Jury services: summons, orientation, deferrals/excusals, juror payment.
- Self-help resources, standardized forms, mediation/settlement conferences.
- Interpreter and ADA accommodations; compliance with orders, fines, and restitution.