Jackson County
Jackson County was established by the Missouri State Legislature on December 15, 1826. Named after the seventh American president, Andrew Jackson, the County, which is the 54th largest in Missouri, covers an area of 604.5 square miles, including most of Kansas City, Missouri, and 17 other cities. Based on the most recent census data, Jackson County has an estimated population of approximately 650,000 residents.
The Jackson County trial court system comprises the 16th Judicial Circuit Court and the County Municipal Court. The Circuit Court has authority over various legal matters, including criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and associate circuit cases, such as small claims where the monetary dispute is $5,000 or less. The court is divided into several specialized divisions: Associate Circuit, Small Claims, Municipal, Family, Probate, Criminal, and Juvenile. On the other hand, the County Municipal Court adjudicates general County Ordinance violations.
Public court records in Jackson County are available to everyone under the state's Public Records Act. These records include court filings, judgments, orders, transcripts, and jury verdicts. The Jackson County Circuit Court maintains a court records and resources portal that offers tools for accessing public court records.
Most public court records, including civil, criminal, and probate court records, are accessible online at Case.net. You can search for records using the litigant's name, filing date, or case number. For probate records, you can use the Probate Department's record portal. You can search by estate number or party name.
Additionally, you can obtain jury verdicts by downloading case information using the date of judgment. Please be advised that not all court records are accessible via these resources. Specific records may be sealed or deemed confidential for legal reasons. You may need to submit a request form and pay applicable fees to access these records. You can review the documents in person or request copies by mail upon approval. For additional information regarding public court records in Jackson County, contact the Jackson County Circuit Court Administrator's Office at (816) 881-3934.
