Morgan County Circuit Court cases in Morgan County, Versailles, MO
Morgan County Circuit Court in Versailles, MO, is a Missouri state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Morgan County. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases (including contract, tort, real property, and small claims); family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody and support); juvenile proceedings; probate and estate administration; traffic and ordinance violations; and protection orders. The court operates through circuit, associate circuit, probate, and juvenile divisions and conducts jury and bench trials, arraignments, hearings, and other case management for county-level cases within its jurisdiction.
Morgan County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Morgan |
| Street Address: | 211 E Newton St. |
| City: | Versailles |
| Zip Code: | 65084 |
| Phone: | 573-378-4413 |
| Fax: | 573-378-5356 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.morgan-county.org/circuit-clerk.html |
| Divisions / Services: | Morgan County Adult Treatment Court - 573-378-4235 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Monica Cable |
| ADA Phone: | 573-378-4413 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Monica.Cable@courts.mo.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_County_Courthouse_(Missouri) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Morgan County Circuit Court
Morgan County Circuit Court functions as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing:
- Case types: felony criminal; certain misdemeanors and ordinance appeals; major civil claims; domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile matters; adoptions and probate where assigned; and protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment).
- Case filings: accepts and processes complaints, petitions, motions, e-filings; assesses fees; assigns case numbers; manages docketing and service.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, pretrial conferences, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and review/compliance calendars.
- Jury services: issues summonses, qualifies jurors, handles deferrals/excuses, provides orientation, and processes attendance/pay.
- Protective orders: issues emergency/temporary and final orders, sets hearings, and coordinates service/enforcement.
- Records and access: maintains official records; provides copies/certifications; manages sealing/expungement requests; publishes calendars and notices.
- Public support: interpreter and ADA accommodations; self-help resources; payment processing.