Iron County Circuit Court

Iron County Circuit Court cases in Iron County, Ironton, MO

Iron County Circuit Court in Ironton, MO, is a circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction-serving Iron County within the 42nd Judicial Circuit. It handles a full range of trial matters, including civil cases (from small claims to complex civil actions), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody/support), juvenile proceedings, probate and guardianship, and state traffic offenses. The associate circuit division addresses limited-jurisdiction matters such as small claims, misdemeanors, and traffic. The court also issues protection orders and hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions as authorized by Missouri law.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Iron County Circuit Court

Iron County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and processes case filings for criminal (felony, misdemeanor), civil (torts, contracts), small claims, traffic/ordinance, family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, and probate/guardianship matters. The court issues and enforces protective orders, including domestic abuse, harassment, and stalking injunctions. Public services include e-filing and in-person filing; docketing and scheduling of court hearings; courtroom proceedings (arraignments through trials and sentencings); record requests and certified copies; payments of fines, fees, and restitution; interpreter and ADA accommodations; and self-help forms. Jury services manage summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, orientation, and juror payment. The clerk's office provides case information, file review, and document acceptance; judges adjudicate disputes and oversee settlement conferences.