Ray County Circuit Court

Ray County Circuit Court cases in Ray County, Richmond, MO

Ray County Circuit Court, located in Richmond, Missouri, is a circuit court-the state trial court of general jurisdiction for Ray County within Missouri's 8th Judicial Circuit. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all amounts (including small claims and landlord-tenant); domestic relations and family matters (divorce, custody, child support); probate and guardianship; juvenile proceedings; orders of protection; and traffic and infraction cases, often through its Associate Circuit and municipal divisions. The court provides countywide jurisdiction for filings, hearings, and trials, applying Missouri law to resolve disputes and enforce judgments in Ray County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Ray County Circuit Court

Ray County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, providing public access to justice. The clerk's office accepts and processes filings, issues summons/subpoenas, maintains case records and dockets, and collects fines, fees, and restitution. Case types include felony, misdemeanor, and traffic/ordinance offenses; civil (contract, personal injury, property damage); small claims; landlord-tenant/evictions; family/domestic relations (dissolution, custody, child support); probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships); juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect); and municipal appeals. The court receives and rules on petitions for protective orders (adult abuse, stalking, sexual assault, child protection) and schedules arraignments, case management conferences, motions, trials, and sentencings. Jury services manage juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, and attendance. Public services also include forms and self-represented litigant assistance, case searches, certified copies, and payment options, with accommodations for interpreters and accessibility as required by law.