Taney County
Taney County occupies a land area of approximately 632 square miles in southwestern Missouri. It was established in 1837 and named after Roger Brooke Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States. There are 56,202 persons residing in Taney County as of 2022. Popular cities in the county include Branson and Forsyth, which serves as its government seat.
Taney County has two trial courts: the Circuit and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court in Taney County, which is Missouri's 46th Judicial Circuit, has general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. It hears all felony and civil claims for more than $25,000. The Circuit Court's Associate Circuit Division typically resolves civil lawsuits involving up to $25,000 in financial settlement and unlawful detainer cases. Associate Circuit judges in Taney County can also decide misdemeanors and other minor criminal proceedings. The Circuit Court features subject-matter court divisions, such as family, probate, and juvenile divisions. These divisions handle cases like divorces and child custody (family), wills and estates (probate), and issues involving minors (juvenile). Taney County's Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over city ordinance violations and traffic Infractions.
Taney County court records are documents, data, and recordings received and maintained by the Circuit Clerk. These records contain details of court trials, such as who is involved, what the case is about, and the judge's decisions. County residents and other interested parties often request public court documents to learn more about court cases, verify legal actions, or gather information for personal or journalistic purposes. The Missouri Sunshine Law allows public access to the following court records in Taney County:
- Criminal court records
- Traffic records
- Civil records
- Probate court records
- Domestic relations records
- Real estate records
Requesters can get public court documents by calling, emailing, or visiting the Clerk's Office at:
Taney County Circuit Clerk
266 Main Street
Forsyth, MO 65653
Phone: (417) 546-7230
Email: Amy.Strahan@courts.mo.gov
An alternative way to access court records is by searching Missouri Case.net. Users must provide names of involved parties, case numbers, or filing dates to access desired court records via the state's online platform. Note that confidential records containing juvenile and adoption cases are not publicly accessible.
