Missouri Courts — Official Access
Missouri Public Court Records
Start with the Missouri state judiciary online case search for Circuit Court case dockets.
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Locate Missouri Circuit Court case information and dockets.
State judiciary online case search for Circuit Court cases.
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Best first step
Use the state judiciary online case search for Circuit Court records.
Often searchable online
Dockets, parties, case status, hearing dates.
Usually requires clerk
Filed pleadings, exhibits, older files, certified copies.
Official Missouri court-record access paths
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Circuit Courts (trial courts) | Criminal and civil case dockets and status. | Use the state judiciary online case search. | Docket entries, parties, case status, event dates. |
| County Circuit Court Clerk | Document copies, certified records, older cases. | Submit a request to the Circuit Court Clerk in the filing county. | Filed documents, orders, judgments, certified copies. |
| Missouri appellate courts | Appeals dockets and decisions. | Use the judiciary’s appellate case access or contact the appellate clerk. | Appellate docket entries, opinions, mandates. |
| Municipal Court (local) | Local ordinance and traffic cases. | Check municipal court online access if available or contact the municipal court clerk. | Docket summaries, court dates, limited case details. |
Quick help for Missouri court access
How do I look up a Missouri Circuit Court case online?
Use the state judiciary online case search, run a search for the case, and open the docket for details.
Where do I get a certified copy of a Missouri court record?
Request it from the Circuit Court Clerk in the county where the case was filed, or from the appellate clerk for appeals.
What if a municipal case is not on the state search?
Contact the municipal court clerk for that city to request docket information or copies.