Grundy County Circuit Court cases in Grundy County, Trenton, MO
Grundy County Circuit Court in Trenton, Missouri, is the county's Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Missouri state court system. It handles cases arising in Grundy County, including civil lawsuits, criminal matters (felony and misdemeanor), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), probate and estate administration, juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, small claims, orders of protection, and traffic and ordinance violations, typically through its associate circuit, probate, family, and juvenile divisions. The court conducts trials, preliminary hearings, and related case management and maintains the official records for these proceedings.
Grundy County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grundy |
| Street Address: | 700 Main Street |
| City: | Trenton |
| Zip Code: | 64683 |
| Phone: | 660-359-4040 |
| Fax: | 660-359-6604 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.grundycountymo.com/circut-clerk.php |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 660-359-4040, Ext. 2256 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Betty Spickard |
| ADA Phone: | 660-359-4040 ext. 2221 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | grundyclerk@grundycountymo.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grundy County Circuit Court
- General-jurisdiction trial court for the county.
- Case filings and e-filing; docketing; case records and certified copies.
- Hearings: arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings.
- Case types: criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, traffic); civil (contracts, injury, property, small claims); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile matters (delinquency, abuse/neglect, truancy as authorized); protective orders (domestic violence, stalking); probate/guardianship where assigned.
- Protective-order intake and emergency hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, postponements, orientation, service and payment.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, bonds; compliance monitoring.
- Public access and support: calendars, copies, record searches, interpreters, ADA accommodations.
- Referrals to mediation/ADR and specialty/problem-solving courts where available.
These services enable the public to file and manage cases, seek protective relief, serve on juries, access records, and resolve legal disputes.