Find Callaway County Court Docket
Callaway County court docket records are managed by the Circuit Clerk of the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Boone County. The courthouse in Fulton at 10 East 5th Street is where all Callaway County court docket filings are stored. You can search case records online through Missouri Case.net for free. The clerk handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases. Columbia, the county seat of neighboring Boone County, is just a short drive from Fulton, and both counties share the same judicial circuit for court docket purposes.
Callaway County Court Docket Quick Facts
Callaway County Circuit Clerk Office
The Callaway County Circuit Clerk processes all court docket records for cases filed in the county. The office is at 10 E. 5th St. in Fulton. Reach the clerk at (573) 642-0787. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can search for cases, pull files, and make copies of court docket records for you.
The 13th Judicial Circuit website at courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13 has court information, forms, and schedules for both Callaway and Boone counties. The Callaway County government website at callawaycounty.org provides links to local offices and services. Since both counties share a circuit, some judges rotate between the Fulton and Columbia courthouses. Check the schedule before going to the Callaway County courthouse so you know when court is in session.
| Office | Callaway County Circuit Clerk, 13th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 E. 5th St., Fulton, MO 65251 |
| Phone | (573) 642-0787 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13 |
Search Callaway County Court Docket Online
Missouri Case.net is the easiest way to look up Callaway County court docket records from anywhere. Go to courts.mo.gov/cnet and choose the 13th Judicial Circuit. Search by name, case number, or filing date. No account is needed. Real-time data is available for the 13th Circuit.
Case.net displays the parties, all filings in order, hearing dates, and judgments for each court docket. Since July 1, 2023, you can view actual documents filed in Callaway County cases on your own device. Before that, only the docket text was visible online. Use the Track This Case tool to get email or text alerts when something new appears on a court docket you care about. This is a free feature from Case.net.
For records not in the electronic system, visit the Fulton courthouse in person. The staff will help you search. Standard copy fees run about $0.30 per page. Certified copies cost $4.00. Older Callaway County court docket records from before the electronic system may need to be found in the paper files at the clerk's office.
Callaway County Docket Case Types
The 13th Circuit handles many case types that generate court docket entries in Callaway County. Here are the main categories:
- Civil cases: contract disputes, property claims, personal injury, small claims
- Criminal cases: felonies, misdemeanors, probation violations
- Family cases: divorce, custody, child support, protective orders
- Probate cases: estates, wills, guardianship, conservatorship
- Traffic cases: serious violations that go beyond a basic fine
Each case type has its own procedures and timelines. The court docket tracks every step. From the first filing to the last entry, you can see what has happened and what comes next. This makes the Callaway County court docket a useful tool for anyone who needs to follow a case.
Callaway County Court Records Access
Court docket records in Callaway County are public. Missouri law, specifically Chapter 610 RSMo (the Sunshine Law), gives you the right to view them. You do not need to be involved in the case to ask for records.
Some information gets taken off the public version. Social Security numbers and bank account numbers are redacted. Details about children may be hidden. Juvenile cases are not open to the public. Neither are sealed records or mental health cases. If the clerk turns you down, they have to explain in writing. You can appeal to the Attorney General or go to court.
Legal Resources in Callaway County
Mid-Missouri Legal Services helps Callaway County residents who cannot pay for a lawyer. The Missouri Courts website has self-help forms for people representing themselves. The Missouri Bar at mobar.org can connect you with local attorneys through their referral service.
Clerks at the Fulton courthouse will assist with filing and checking court docket records. They cannot provide legal advice. Self Represent Missouri at selfrepresent.mo.gov has guides for common case types in family law and other areas.
How to Get Callaway County Court Docket Copies
The circuit clerk in Fulton handles all copy requests for Callaway County court docket records. You can go in person to the courthouse at 10 E. 5th St. or send a written request by mail. Include the case number or party names so the clerk can find the right file. Plain copies have a small per-page fee. Certified copies cost more and come with an official court seal.
Callaway County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit along with Boone County. The 13th Circuit website has forms and local rules you may need. If a case has a final judgment, the rules under Chapter 511 RSMo explain how that judgment gets enforced. These rules cover liens, execution, and how long a judgment stays valid in Missouri courts.
For online lookups, use Case.net to search the Callaway County court docket by name or case number. The site is free. It lists civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases across the state.
Cities in Callaway County
Fulton is the county seat and largest city in Callaway County. All circuit court docket records for the county go through the 13th Judicial Circuit in Fulton. No cities in Callaway County currently have a separate page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Callaway County shares the 13th Judicial Circuit with Boone County. Neighboring counties may handle cases differently.