Newton County
Located in the southwestern part of Missouri, Newton County was established in 1838. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has approximately 60,677 residents as of July 1, 2023. Newton County covers an estimated area of 625 square miles. Neosho is the county seat. The county's judicial system comprises the Circuit Court and Municipal Courts.
Newton County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It has several divisions according to case types, including family, juvenile, probate, and small claims divisions. The Family Court hears family-related cases, which include divorce, child custody, adoption, and related domestic matters. The Juvenile Court manages cases that include children who are believed to need care and treatment, children not within the control of their parents, juvenile delinquencies, and guardianships. The Probate Court attends to all probate matters, including wills, determination of heirs, and administration of estate. The Small Claims Court hears civil claims that are less than $3,000. Parking and traffic violations, as well as infractions of local ordinances, are handled by the Municipal Courts.
The Missouri Case Net System of the Missouri Judiciary offers a statewide comprehensive judicial database, which serves as an invaluable resource for court records searches within Missouri, including Newton County. Juvenile and sensitive family law records are classified as confidential and are not publicly available. Public court records available in Newton County include the following:
- Civil court records
- Criminal court records
- Probate records
- Traffic violation records
Newton County's public court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk's Office. Researchers, legal practitioners, and the general public may access the court records online using the Missouri Case New System. Individuals requiring copies may visit the Newton County courthouse at:
101 South Wood St
Neosho, MO 64850
Phone: (417) 451-8221
