Search Pulaski County Court Docket
Pulaski County court docket records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk of the 25th Judicial Circuit in Waynesville. The 25th Circuit serves four counties: Maries, Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas. You can search Pulaski County court docket entries for free on Missouri Case.net or go to the Waynesville courthouse in person. Fort Leonard Wood, a major Army installation, is in Pulaski County, which adds to the mix of cases the court handles. This page covers the tools and steps for finding court docket records here.
Pulaski County Quick Facts
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk handles all court docket records for cases filed in the county. The office is at 301 Historic 66 E. in Waynesville, right along the old Route 66 corridor. Phone is (573) 774-4755. Staff can help you find case files, make copies, and check on hearing dates.
Pulaski County has a unique population due to Fort Leonard Wood. The Army base brings in military personnel and their families from all over the country. That means the court sees a wider range of cases than you might expect from a rural Missouri county. Family law cases, traffic matters, and civil disputes are common. The 25th Circuit also covers Maries, Phelps, and Texas Counties, so judges rotate between four courthouses. Pulaski County court docket entries track every filing, motion, and order from the start of a case to its end.
| Office | Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 25th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Historic 66 E., Waynesville, MO 65583 |
| Phone | (573) 774-4755 |
| Circuit | 25th Judicial Circuit (Maries, Phelps, Pulaski, Texas Counties) |
Look Up Court Docket Entries Online
Missouri Case.net at courts.mo.gov/casenet lets you search Pulaski County court docket records from anywhere. Select the 25th Judicial Circuit or choose Pulaski County. You can search by party name, case number, or date. No account or fee needed for basic lookups.
The Case.net docket page for any Pulaski County case shows the parties, all filings, judgments, and hearing dates. Since July 1, 2023, you can use Remote Public Access to view the actual documents filed in a case. Before that date, only the docket entry text was available online. Track This Case is a free notification service that sends alerts when new activity appears on a court docket you are following in Pulaski County.
General court system information, forms, and self-help guides are at the Missouri Courts website. These apply to all Missouri circuits including the 25th.
Note: Some older Pulaski County court docket records are only in paper form and must be viewed at the courthouse.
Pulaski County Court Docket Access
Court docket records in Pulaski County are public under the Sunshine Law. Chapter 610 RSMo gives anyone the right to request and view court records. No need to explain why. No need to be part of the case.
Restricted records include juvenile cases, sealed proceedings, and mental health matters. Social Security numbers and bank account details are stripped from public copies. If the clerk denies your request, they have to give you a written reason. You can appeal to the Attorney General or file a complaint in circuit court. Copy fees at the Pulaski County courthouse are usually between $0.25 and $1.00 per page depending on the copy type.
Legal Resources in Pulaski County
Legal Aid of Southern Missouri provides free civil legal help to Pulaski County residents who qualify. They focus on family law, housing, and benefits cases. Fort Leonard Wood personnel may also have access to legal assistance through the base's Judge Advocate General office for military-related matters. The Missouri Courts website has court forms for self-represented litigants.
The Missouri Bar at mobar.org offers a lawyer referral service covering the 25th Circuit. Self Represent Missouri at selfrepresent.mo.gov has guides for family court proceedings. The clerk can help you navigate the filing process and check court docket entries but is not able to offer legal advice.
Pulaski County Court Docket Copy Requests
Getting copies of Pulaski County court docket records starts at the Circuit Clerk's office in Waynesville. You can walk in during business hours and request copies at the counter. Bring the case number if you have it. The clerk can also look up cases by party name. Standard copies have a per-page fee, and certified copies with the court seal cost a little more.
For online searches, Case.net is the state's free court docket lookup tool. Run by the Missouri Courts, it covers circuit court cases in all Missouri counties. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show docket entries, hearing schedules, and case status. The database updates as new filings come in from the clerk's office.
Missouri's Sunshine Law under Chapter 610 RSMo gives the public broad access to government records. Most court docket entries in Pulaski County are open to anyone. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The law presumes openness. If the clerk denies access, they must cite a specific statute that closes that record.
Juvenile cases and sealed records are not available to the public without a court order. Some family law filings also have restricted access. Chapter 476 RSMo covers how circuit courts maintain and manage their official records. Military personnel at Fort Leonard Wood can also access these records through the same process as civilian residents. For mail requests, send a letter to the clerk with case details and payment. Call first to confirm the fees and make sure your request includes everything needed.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Pulaski County or share the same judicial circuit. Check which county your case falls in before searching for court docket records.