Find Court Docket in Dade County
Dade County court docket records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Greenfield, Missouri. The 28th Judicial Circuit oversees all court cases in Dade County. You can look up court docket entries for free through Missouri Case.net or visit the clerk's office in person. The online portal covers civil, criminal, family law, probate, and traffic cases filed in the county. Whether you need to check on a pending case or pull up an old filing, the circuit clerk's office in Greenfield is the place to start for any Dade County court docket search.
Dade County Court Docket Quick Facts
Dade County Circuit Clerk Office
Kayla Getman serves as the Dade County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 300 W. Water St. in Greenfield. Call (417) 637-2271 to ask about case filings, hearing schedules, or records requests. The clerk handles all court docket entries for cases filed in Dade County, from the moment a case is opened until it is closed or dismissed.
Dade County sits in the 28th Judicial Circuit with Barton, Cedar, and Vernon Counties. Judges in this circuit travel between the four county courthouses. The same pool of judges hears cases across all four locations. This shared circuit means court schedules in Dade County depend in part on the calendar across the whole 28th Circuit. If you need to appear in court, check the docket for your specific hearing date and location before making the trip to Greenfield.
The Dade County government website at dadecountymo.gov has links to county offices and local services. The 28th Circuit page on the Missouri Courts site lists local rules, forms, and contact details for the circuit clerk in each county.
The Dade County website provides access to local government departments and can point you toward the right office for your records request.
| Office | Dade County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Kayla Getman |
| Address | 300 W. Water St., Greenfield, MO 65661 |
| Phone | (417) 637-2271 |
| Circuit | 28th Judicial Circuit |
Search Dade County Court Docket Online
Go to Missouri Case.net to search Dade County court docket records from any device. Pick Dade County from the county list or select the 28th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or date. No registration is needed for basic lookups. Results list every docket entry for the case you select, in order from newest to oldest.
The Remote Public Access feature lets you view actual filed documents in Dade County cases. This applies to documents filed on or after July 1, 2023. Older filings may only show the docket text without the full document. The Track This Case tool on Case.net will send you an alert when new activity is added to a Dade County court docket. Sign up with your email or phone number and pick the case you want to follow.
If the record you need is not on Case.net, visit the courthouse in Greenfield during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk can search by name or case number and print copies for a small fee per page.
Note: Dade County court docket records from cases filed before the electronic system went live may only be available in person at the Greenfield courthouse.
Dade County Public Records Access
Court docket records in Dade County are public under Missouri law. The state's Sunshine Law, found in Chapter 610 RSMo, says anyone can ask to see court records. You do not need to be a party in the case. You do not have to explain why you want the records.
Certain records are off limits. Juvenile cases stay sealed. Mental health proceedings are closed. Records that a judge has ordered sealed cannot be viewed by the public. Social Security numbers and bank account numbers are redacted from any copies you receive. If the Dade County clerk denies your request, they must put the reason in writing. You have the right to appeal that denial through the Missouri Attorney General's office or by filing suit in circuit court.
Legal Help for Dade County
Legal Aid of Western Missouri may help Dade County residents who qualify based on income. They take family law, housing, and consumer cases. The Missouri Bar's lawyer referral service can connect you with attorneys who handle cases in the 28th Circuit. Self Represent Missouri offers guides and fillable forms for people who want to handle their own court matters without a lawyer.
Court clerks in Dade County can walk you through the filing steps and show you how to look up your court docket. They cannot, however, give legal advice about your case. If you are not sure what to file or how to respond to a motion, talk to a lawyer or contact legal aid.
Getting Copies of Dade County Court Docket Records
The circuit clerk at 300 W. Water St. in Greenfield handles copy requests for Dade County court docket records. Call (417) 637-2271 or go in person. You need the case number or party names for the clerk to find your file. Plain copies cost a small per-page fee. Certified copies carry an official seal and cost more. If you need a record for use in another court, get the certified version. Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo keeps most court records open to the public.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Dade County or share the 28th Judicial Circuit. Confirm which county has jurisdiction over your case before searching court docket records.