Bollinger County Court Docket

Bollinger County court docket records go through the 32nd Judicial Circuit, which includes Cape Girardeau and Perry counties. The Circuit Clerk in Marble Hill handles all filings for Bollinger County. You can search court docket entries on Missouri Case.net for free, covering civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. For records not yet online or for copies that need to be certified, the clerk's office at the Bollinger County Courthouse on High Street takes walk-in and phone requests during business hours Monday through Friday.

Bollinger County Circuit Clerk Office

The Bollinger County Circuit Clerk keeps all court docket records for the county. The office is at 204 High St., Marble Hill, MO 63764. Phone: (573) 238-1700. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Bollinger County is part of the 32nd Judicial Circuit along with Cape Girardeau County and Perry County. Cape Girardeau is the largest county in the circuit by population, but each county has its own courthouse and clerk. The Bollinger County clerk files and maintains court docket records for civil disputes, criminal cases, family law matters, probate proceedings, and traffic violations. Visit the 32nd Judicial Circuit page for forms, schedules, and circuit-wide information.

The Bollinger County page on the Secretary of State website provides official county information and links to local government resources.

Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo governs public access to Bollinger County court docket records and other government documents.

Search Bollinger County Docket Records

Go to Missouri Case.net to search Bollinger County court docket records online. Pick the 32nd Judicial Circuit or Bollinger County from the menu. Search by name, case number, or date. The tool is free. No registration is needed.

Case.net displays every filing, motion, judgment, and hearing date on the court docket for Bollinger County cases. Since July 1, 2023, actual documents filed electronically can be viewed through Remote Public Access. The Track This Case feature lets you get alerts by email or text for new entries on a Bollinger County court docket you are tracking.

For older records, call the clerk or visit the Marble Hill courthouse. Bollinger County is a smaller county, so the staff can often pull records quickly. Copy fees vary by document type, but standard copies start at $0.25 per page.

Court Docket Public Records

Bollinger County court docket records are public. Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo gives everyone the right to request and view them. You do not have to be involved in the case.

Some exceptions apply. Juvenile cases, sealed court docket records, and mental health proceedings are not public. Social Security numbers and financial account numbers are removed from copies under Court Operating Rule 2. If a request gets denied, the clerk must state the reason in writing. You can challenge the denial with the Missouri Attorney General.

Note: Bollinger County shares the 32nd Circuit with Cape Girardeau County, one of the busiest courts in southeast Missouri, so filing standards and rules are consistent across the circuit.

Bollinger County Docket Case Types

Court docket entries in Bollinger County come from a range of case types. Civil cases include small claims, contract disputes, and property issues. Criminal docket entries cover felonies and misdemeanors. Family court cases deal with divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders. Probate matters handle estates, guardianship, and conservatorship.

Traffic cases are also a significant part of the Bollinger County court docket. These range from minor moving violations to more serious charges like driving while intoxicated. All case types go through the Circuit Clerk's office in Marble Hill. The Missouri Courts website has forms and instructions for each type of filing.

Bollinger County Docket Fees

Copy fees for court docket records in Bollinger County follow the 32nd Judicial Circuit schedule. Standard copies start around $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more and carry the clerk's official seal. If you need copies by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment with your written request to the clerk in Marble Hill.

Filing fees vary by case type. Civil suits, family law cases, small claims, and probate filings each have their own rate. The clerk can quote you the current cost when you call at (573) 238-1700. Some court fees and fines in Bollinger County can be paid online through the Pay By Web system on Case.net. General provisions under Chapter 476 RSMo set the framework for how Missouri circuit court fees are structured and collected.

Legal Resources

Self Represent Missouri at selfrepresent.mo.gov has guides for handling cases without a lawyer in Bollinger County. The Missouri Courts site offers downloadable forms for common case types. The clerk in Marble Hill can help with procedural questions and court docket lookups but cannot provide legal advice.

The Missouri Bar's referral service at mobar.org connects you with lawyers who handle cases in the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Legal aid programs in southeast Missouri may offer free help with civil court docket matters for people who qualify.

Bollinger County Filing Procedures

To file a new case in Bollinger County, bring your documents to the circuit clerk at the courthouse in Marble Hill. The clerk will stamp your papers and assign a case number. You pay the filing fee at that time. Fees vary by case type. Civil cases, small claims, and family law filings each have different costs. Ask the clerk for the current fee schedule before you go.

Once filed, your case shows up on the Bollinger County court docket. You can track it on Case.net after the clerk enters the data. The Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo gives the public a right to see most court records. Some records stay sealed by court order. The clerk can tell you if a file has restricted access.

Nearby Counties

Bollinger County is in southeast Missouri. These are the surrounding counties, each with their own court docket records and circuit clerk.