Jefferson County Circuit Court cases in Jefferson County, Hillsboro, MO
Jefferson County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Missouri, is the circuit court for the 23rd Judicial Circuit and functions as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It hears cases arising in Jefferson County through its circuit and associate circuit divisions. Common case types include civil matters (such as contracts, personal injury, and small claims), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody and support, and orders of protection), juvenile proceedings (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianships, and conservatorships), and traffic and ordinance violations. The court conducts preliminary hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings consistent with Missouri law.
Jefferson County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Jefferson |
| Street Address: | 300 Main Street |
| City: | Hillsboro |
| Zip Code: | 63050 |
| Phone: | 636-797-5060 |
| Fax: | 636-797-5073 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.mocounties.com/jefferson-county.php |
| Forms & Filing: | eFiling |
| Divisions / Services: | Jefferson County Adult Treatment Court - 636-797-6332 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 636-797-6069 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | 23circuit@courts.mo.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-County-Circuit-Court/160346037311390 |
| ADA: | Mike Reuter |
| ADA Phone: | 636-797-5443 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Mike.Reuter@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Jefferson County Circuit Court
Jefferson County Circuit Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court, providing:
- Case filings and records: accepts civil (contracts, torts, property), criminal (felonies; some misdemeanors/appeals), family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile, and probate/guardianship matters (as authorized).
- Protective orders: processes domestic-violence, stalking, and similar petitions; sets hearings; issues temporary and final orders.
- Hearings and trials: calendars cases; conducts arraignments, motions, bench/jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment; issues subpoenas and warrants.
- Jury services: manages summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and juror pay.
- Public access: provides forms, e-filing/records, online payments, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and clerk assistance.
Services vary by state; see the court's website for local procedures.