Benton County Court Docket Search

Benton County court docket records are kept by the Circuit Clerk of the 27th Judicial Circuit in Warsaw. This circuit covers Benton, Bates, Henry, and St. Clair counties. Missouri Case.net lets you search Benton County court docket entries for free from any device. The online system has data for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. If you want to view older records or get certified copies of court docket filings, the clerk's office at the courthouse on Van Buren Street handles those requests in person and by phone during regular hours.

Benton County Circuit Clerk

The Benton County Circuit Clerk manages court docket records for the 27th Judicial Circuit. The office address is 316 Van Buren St., Warsaw, MO 65355. Phone: (660) 438-7712. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The 27th Circuit links four counties together: Benton, Bates, Henry, and St. Clair. Judges rotate between these courthouses on a regular schedule. In Benton County, the clerk keeps all court docket records for civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic filings. The 27th Judicial Circuit page has the court calendar, filing forms, and fee information that applies to all four counties.

Visit bentoncomo.com for the Benton County government portal, which links to the courthouse and county departments.

The Benton County website gives you contact details for the courthouse and links to county office services in Warsaw.

Search Benton County Court Docket

Head to Missouri Case.net to search Benton County court docket records. Choose the 27th Judicial Circuit or Benton County specifically. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or date filed. No login is required for basic searches.

Each Benton County court docket entry on Case.net displays the parties, filings, motions, orders, and hearing dates. Remote Public Access lets you view documents filed on or after July 1, 2023. The Track This Case feature sends email or text alerts for updates on any court docket you are watching in Benton County. This saves you from checking the site over and over.

If you cannot find what you need online, call the clerk at (660) 438-7712 or visit the courthouse in Warsaw. Staff can pull records by name or case number. Bring a photo ID for in-person requests.

Note: Benton County and Bates County share the same 27th Judicial Circuit, so verify you are searching the correct county on Case.net.

Benton County Docket Public Records

Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo makes Benton County court docket records available to the public. You can ask to see any record without being a party to the case.

Exceptions include juvenile cases, sealed records, and mental health proceedings. The clerk redacts personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers and bank account details under Court Operating Rule 2. If the Benton County clerk denies your request, a written explanation must be provided. You have the right to appeal through the Missouri Attorney General's office or through the court system.

Court Docket Case Types in Benton County

The court docket in Benton County reflects a mix of case types handled by the 27th Judicial Circuit. Civil cases include small claims, contract disputes, and property matters. Criminal entries on the docket cover felonies, misdemeanors, and probation violations. Family court adds divorce, custody, child support, and protective order filings to the Benton County docket.

Probate filings create docket entries for estates, guardianship, and conservatorship cases. Traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to serious charges like DWI also appear on the Benton County court docket. Warsaw is a smaller county seat, but the range of case types mirrors what you would see in larger Missouri counties since the same circuit court structure applies statewide.

Court Help and Legal Aid

People who need to file or respond to a case in Benton County without a lawyer can find forms on the Missouri Courts website. Family law, small claims, and guardianship forms are all there. Self Represent Missouri at selfrepresent.mo.gov walks you through each step. The clerk's office in Benton County can answer procedural questions but cannot give legal advice.

For help finding a lawyer in the 27th Judicial Circuit, contact the Missouri Bar's referral service at mobar.org. Legal aid organizations in central Missouri may help with civil court docket matters if you qualify by income. Rules on judgments and execution under Chapter 511 RSMo apply after a Benton County case reaches a final ruling on the court docket. These rules cover how long a judgment is valid, what property can be used to satisfy it, and how collection works in Missouri.

Missouri's criminal background check system through MACHS maintains records that may relate to criminal court docket entries in Benton County. The Benton County website links to other county departments and local resources. Copy fees for Benton County docket records follow the 27th Circuit schedule, with standard copies running about $0.25 to $1.00 per page.

Public Access to Benton County Court Docket

Most Benton County court docket records are public. Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo protects the right to view government records. This includes case filings, hearing dates, and final judgments. Some records are sealed. Juvenile cases and certain family law files have limits. The circuit clerk in Warsaw can tell you if a specific record is open or restricted.

You can also search the Benton County court docket on Case.net from home. It is free to use. Type in a name or case number to pull up results. The site covers civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases across the 27th Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Counties

Benton County is in west-central Missouri near the Lake of the Ozarks area. These neighboring counties have separate court docket offices.