Moniteau County Circuit Court cases in Moniteau County, California, MO
Moniteau County Circuit Court, located in California, Missouri, is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Moniteau County and part of Missouri's 26th Judicial Circuit. It adjudicates felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all monetary amounts, including small claims; family and domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, and child support; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate, estates, and guardianships; traffic offenses and infractions; and petitions for orders of protection. The court conducts preliminary hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings and maintains the official records for these matters within the county.
Moniteau County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Moniteau |
| Street Address: | 200 E Main St. |
| City: | California |
| Zip Code: | 65018 |
| Phone: | 573-796-2071 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.mocounties.com/moniteau-county.php |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 573-796-2071 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Mandy Burger |
| ADA Phone: | 573-796-2071 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Mandy.Burger@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Moniteau County Circuit Court
Moniteau County Circuit Court serves the public by filing, managing, and adjudicating cases; maintaining records; scheduling hearings; and ensuring access to court services.
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance, civil and small claims, family/domestic (divorce, custody, support), juvenile, probate (estates, guardianships/conservatorships), landlord-tenant, expungements, and municipal appeals.
- Filings and records: accept case filings (including eFiling), issue summons/subpoenas, maintain dockets, and provide certified copies.
- Protective orders: process adult/child orders of protection, including ex parte orders, service, and hearings.
- Hearings and trials: schedule and conduct arraignments, motions, conferences, bench/jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: manage juror summons, qualification, excusals/deferrals, orientation, reporting, and payment.
- Public access and compliance: accept fines/costs/restitution, manage bonds and payment plans, and provide self-help forms, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.