Howard County Circuit Court

Howard County Circuit Court cases in Howard County, Fayette, MO

Howard County Circuit Court in Fayette, Missouri, is a state circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Howard County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters including contracts, torts, property disputes, small claims, and landlord-tenant; family and domestic relations cases such as divorce, custody, support, and paternity; juvenile and probate matters; and traffic offenses and infractions. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, bench and jury trials, and manages case filings and judgments. Associate Circuit, Family, Juvenile, and Probate divisions operate within the circuit to process specific case types. Orders and judgments issued by the court are enforceable within its countywide jurisdiction under Missouri's state court system.

Howard County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Howard County Circuit Court

Howard County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It provides:

- Case filings and records for major civil actions, felony and certain misdemeanor criminal cases, and appeals from District Court and some administrative agencies.
- Family and juvenile matters: divorce, custody/visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, juvenile delinquency and CINA cases.
- Protective orders: filing assistance and final hearings in domestic violence cases.
- Court proceedings: scheduling, motions, conferences, mediation, and trials before a judge or jury.
- Jury services: qualification, summons, orientation, reporting, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Public services: access to dockets and copies, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and self-help/family law assistance.