Worth County Circuit Court

Worth County Circuit Court cases in Worth County, Grant City, MO

Worth County Circuit Court in Grant City, Missouri, is a state circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the 4th Judicial Circuit. It exercises jurisdiction over most state-law matters arising in Worth County, handling filings, hearings, and trials. Common case types include criminal prosecutions (felony and misdemeanor), civil actions (including small claims and contract/tort disputes), family and domestic relations (dissolution, custody, child support), juvenile matters, probate and guardianship, traffic offenses and other ordinance violations, and petitions for orders of protection. The court conducts both jury and bench trials and manages preliminary, trial, and post-judgment proceedings for these matters.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Worth County Circuit Court

Worth County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It processes:
- Criminal (felony, misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance
- Civil (contract, tort, property) and small claims
- Family (divorce, custody, child support)
- Juvenile matters
- Probate (estates, guardianships, conservatorships)
- Orders of protection (adult/child)

Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and docketing; fee and fine payments
- Protective-order intake and hearings (ex parte and full)
- Court hearings: arraignments, status conferences, trials (bench/jury), review hearings
- Jury services: qualification, summons, postponements, attendance, and juror payment
- Records access: case search, file viewing, certified copies; subpoenas and summons issuance
- Forms and self-help resources; interpreter and ADA accommodation requests