Pemiscot County Circuit Court cases in Pemiscot County, Caruthersville, MO
Pemiscot County Circuit Court, Division II, in Caruthersville is a division of Missouri's Circuit Courts, the state trial courts of general jurisdiction. It serves Pemiscot County by handling filings, hearings, trials, and post-judgment matters for local cases. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions and small claims; family and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); probate and juvenile proceedings; and traffic and ordinance violations. As part of the county's circuit court, Division II provides first-instance adjudication, manages dockets, and issues orders and judgments within its assigned caseload and statutory jurisdiction.
Pemiscot County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pemiscot |
| Street Address: | 610 Ward Ave. |
| City: | Caruthersville |
| Zip Code: | 63830 |
| Phone: | 573-333-0187 |
| Fax: | 573-333-4157 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.pemiscotcounty.org/circuit-clerk/ |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 573-333-0187 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Kelly Maners |
| ADA Phone: | 573-333-0182 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Kelly.Maners@courts.mo.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pemiscot County Circuit Court
Pemiscot County Circuit Court Division II serves the public by processing and adjudicating local cases and providing court support services. Core functions include:
- Case filings and docketing for criminal (felony preliminaries, misdemeanors, traffic), civil (small claims, limited/general civil), and family matters (dissolution, paternity, child support).
- Protective orders: accepting and issuing Adult/Child Orders of Protection (ex parte and full orders), and related hearings.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings, and compliance reviews; issuing summonses, writs, and judgments.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, excusals, reporting instructions, and payment.
- Records and payments: maintaining case records/dockets, providing copies and certifications, and accepting fines, fees, and restitution.
- Public access and assistance: forms, filing guidance, calendars, and appearance options per court rules.