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Circuit Court Clerk

Circuit Court Clerk Christy M. HencyScott County
Circuit Court Clerk Christy Hency
P.O. Box 587
131 S. Winchester Street.
Benton, Missouri 63736
Email: circuitclerk@scottcountymo.com

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open through lunch hour

Circuit Clerk's Office, Assoc. Circuit Court
and Probate Court open through lunch.

Circuit Judge's Office and Juvenile ofices closed noon - 12:30

The Circuit Clerk's office is located
on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse.


Civil Division
Phone: 573-545-3596
Fax: 573-545-3597

Criminal Division
Phone: 573-545-3576
Fax: 573-545-4231

Probate Division
Phone: 573-545-3511
Fax: 573-545-3685

NEW TO THE CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE

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We are now accepting credit/debit cards and personal checks electronically. Website service fees apply.

(See additional details below.)

Services

The Circuit Clerk is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records of the court, collecting, accounting for, and disbursing all monies paid into the court; and performing other duties, as necessary to assist the court in performing its duties. Some of the duties of a court clerk are:

  1. Receive, process, and maintain the judgments, rules, orders, and all other proceedings of the court.
  2. Issue process: summons, subpoenas, executions, garnishments, sequestrations, judgments, orders, and commitments.
  3. Collect and disburse all fines and costs.
  4. Collect and disburse other monies paid into court as ordered by the court.
  5. Select and summon jurors.
  6. Preserve the court seal and other property of the office.
  7. Provide uniform case reporting.
  8. Assist with genealogical searches including: criminal records (excluding traffic and misdemeanors), civil ( excluding orders of protection, small claims, landlord-tenant  issues, and judgments less than $25,000), dissolutions, name changes, juvenile, adoptions, financial, paternity, child support, and immigration records.  Scott County Historical Society.
  9. Process Passport Applications.  Passport fee - Adults ages 16 and over $135.00; Children under age 16 $105.00.  Additional fees apply for expedited service. Click here for requirements.


    Click here for
    US Department of State
    Passport, Travel, and Living Abroad Information

 

Court Filing Fees:  Click Here
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Local Court Forms:  (Additional forms located under Court-Approved Forms)
Sound Recording Duplication Request

Requst for Child Support Termination at Age 21

Request for Records Search - Dissolution of Marriage


Links of Interest:
Child Support Court-Approved Forms Finding an Attorney
Jury Website Missouri Judiciary Missouri Legal Aide Services
  Passports  


Click here for answers to questions regarding any of the following:

Child Support Questions General Questions
Criminal Questions Jury Questions
Divorce Questions Law Day Information
Important Announcements Miscellaneous Questions

Important Phone Numbers

More Information
 
Scott County Mo
P.O. Box 188 :: 131 S. Winchester Street
Benton, Missouri 63736
Phone: 573-545-3549 Fax: 573-545-3540

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