Newton County Circuit Court cases in Newton County, Neosho, MO
Newton County Circuit Court in Neosho, Missouri, is a state circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Newton County. It administers the county's judicial business through its circuit, associate circuit, family, probate, and juvenile divisions. The court handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters such as contract, tort, real property, and small claims; domestic relations cases including divorce, child custody and support, and orders of protection; probate and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect cases; and traffic and ordinance violations. It also hears appeals de novo from municipal divisions. This court serves as the primary venue for initiating and resolving most state law matters arising within Newton County.
Newton County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Newton |
| Street Address: | 123 East Main St. |
| City: | Neosho |
| Zip Code: | 64850 |
| Phone: | 417-451-8210 |
| Fax: | 417-451-8272 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.mocounties.com/newton-county.php |
| Forms & Filing: | eFiling |
| Divisions / Services: | Newton County Adult Treatment / DWI Court |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 417-451-8285 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | newtoncriminal@courts.mo.gov; newtoncivil@courts.mo.gov |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/pages/Newton-County-Circuit-Clerks-Office/1553226954974164 |
| ADA: | Patty Krueger |
| ADA Phone: | 417-451-8239 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Patty.Krueger@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Newton County Circuit Court
Newton County Circuit Court serves as the primary trial court, providing:
- Case filings and records: accepts new filings; maintains case files; offers certified copies and online access (where available).
- Case types: criminal (felonies, misdemeanor appeals); civil (contract, tort, property); family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); probate/estate and guardianship; juvenile (delinquency, dependency/neglect); traffic/ordinance; protective orders for domestic violence, stalking, and harassment.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules dockets, arraignments, conferences, motions, and jury/non-jury trials; issues orders and judgments; manages continuances and calendars.
- Jury services: juror summons and qualification, deferrals/excuses, check-in, orientation, and payment.
- Public assistance: forms and instructions, fee and fine payments, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and information on compliance requirements.