Mississippi County Circuit Court cases in Mississippi County, Charleston, MO
Mississippi County Circuit Court in Charleston, Missouri is a state circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Mississippi County within Missouri's 33rd Judicial Circuit. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all monetary amounts; family and domestic relations matters (including divorce, child custody, and orders of protection); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect proceedings; probate and estate administration; small claims; and traffic violations. The court also hears municipal ordinance violations and conducts de novo appeals from municipal divisions. It manages preliminary hearings, warrant issuances, and both jury and bench trials for matters within its countywide jurisdiction.
Mississippi County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Mississippi |
| Street Address: | 200 North Main Street |
| City: | Charleston |
| Zip Code: | 63834 |
| Phone: | 573-683-2161 ext. 2225 |
| Fax: | 573-683-7696 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | www.misscomo.net/officedirectory/circuitclerk.html |
| Divisions / Services: | 33rd Judicial Circuit Adult Treatment/DWI Court - 573-683-2146 ext. 253; 573-545-4459 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 573-683-2161, Ext. 2225 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/people/Mississippi-County-Courthouse/100064395411349/ |
| ADA: | Dottie McKenzie |
| ADA Phone: | 573-683-2161 ext. 2225 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Dottie.M.McKenzie@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Mississippi County Circuit Court
Mississippi County Circuit Court functions as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts filings and maintains records for criminal (felonies and related misdemeanors), civil disputes, domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), probate/guardianship, and juvenile matters.
- Issues and enforces protective orders (orders of protection and no-contact orders).
- Schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencing.
- Administers jury services, including summons, qualification, reporting, and juror payment.
- Provides calendars, case lookup, certified copies, and clerk assistance for forms, fees, and filings.
- Processes bonds, fines, costs, and restitution payments.
- Coordinates court-appointed counsel, interpreters, and accommodations as required.
- May support specialty dockets or problem-solving courts as available.