Vernon County Circuit Court cases in Vernon County, Nevada, MO
Vernon County Circuit Court in Nevada, Missouri, is a state Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within Missouri's 28th Judicial Circuit. It functions as the county's primary court of record, overseeing associate circuit, probate, and juvenile divisions, conducting jury and bench trials, and hearing appeals from municipal divisions as provided by law. The court handles a full range of cases, including felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil lawsuits of all amounts; family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support, protection orders); probate and estate administration; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; small claims; and traffic and ordinance violations.
Vernon County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Vernon |
| Street Address: | 100 W Cherry St. |
| City: | Nevada |
| Zip Code: | 64772 |
| Phone: | 417-448-2525 |
| Fax: | 417-448-2512 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://vernoncountymo.org/?page_id=30 |
| Divisions / Services: | Vernon County Adult Treatment/DWI Court - 417-667-5016 |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information - 417-448-2525 |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| ADA: | Carrie Poe |
| ADA Phone: | 417-448-2526 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | Carrie.Poe@courts.mo.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_County_Courthouse_(Missouri) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Vernon County Circuit Court
Vernon County Circuit Court serves as the local trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors), traffic/ordinance violations
- Civil disputes, small claims, evictions
- Family cases (divorce, paternity, custody, support)
- Juvenile matters
- Probate, wills, estates, guardianship, mental health/commitment proceedings
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and pleadings (in person and eFiling); case management and calendars
- Protective orders: intake, issuance, and hearing scheduling for domestic and harassment orders
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, status conferences, jury and bench trials
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals, and juror assistance
- Payments: fines, fees, forfeitures, and restitution
- Records: docket access, certified copies, and record searches per law
- Clerk assistance, forms, self-help referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests
- Bond processing and warrant information