Gasconade County Circuit Court

Gasconade County Circuit Court cases in Gasconade County, Hermann, MO

Gasconade County Circuit Court in Hermann, Missouri, is a state circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It serves as the primary forum for cases arising in Gasconade County, with proceedings handled through its circuit and associate circuit divisions, as well as probate and juvenile divisions. The court hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters including contract, tort, landlord‑tenant, and small claims; family law cases such as dissolution of marriage, custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and guardianships; and traffic and ordinance violations. It conducts arraignments, motions, trials, and post‑judgment proceedings.

Gasconade County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Gasconade County Circuit Court

Gasconade County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings in criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/infractions, civil (general, associate, small claims, landlord-tenant), family/domestic (dissolution, paternity, custody/support), juvenile, and probate/guardianship cases.
- Issues and enforces orders of protection for adults and children.
- Schedules and conducts hearings, trials, sentencings, and other court proceedings; maintains calendars and dockets.
- Manages jury service, including qualification, summons, orientation, and reporting.
- Maintains the official case record; provides copies and certified records as permitted by law.
- Provides forms and basic procedural information for self-represented litigants; accepts payments for fines, fees, and restitution; and processes bonds and warrants as ordered.

These functions provide the public with access to court services, dispute resolution, and enforcement of court orders in Gasconade County.