Harrison County Circuit Court

Harrison County Circuit Court cases in Harrison County, Bethany, MO

Harrison County Circuit Court in Bethany, Missouri, is a circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction for Harrison County. It provides county-level venue for filings, hearings, and trials in cases arising within the county and operates divisions such as associate circuit, family, probate, and juvenile. Common matters include civil cases (contract, tort, real property, small claims), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), and traffic and ordinance violations.

Harrison County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Harrison County Circuit Court

Harrison County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core functions include:
- Case filings and docket management for felony criminal cases, significant civil disputes, and, where assigned by law, domestic relations, juvenile, and appeals from lower courts.
- Protective orders and other injunctive relief as permitted by statute, including emergency and final orders, and enforcement/contempt proceedings.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motions, pretrial conferences, plea/sentencing, civil motion practice, bench and jury trials.
- Jury services: summoning and qualifying jurors, orientation, assignment to panels, and juror support.
- Public services: records access, calendars, forms, fee and fine processing, and coordination with justice partners (prosecutors, defense counsel, victim services).

The court's role is to provide an accessible forum for resolving disputes, enforcing laws and orders, and protecting public safety and rights.