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Stacey Naile, Scott County Circuit Clerk
Civil & Administrative Unit Criminal Unit Probate & Family Court Unit
Phone: 573-545-3596 Phone: 573-545-3576 Phone: 573-545-3511
Fax: 573-545-3597 Fax: 573-545-4231 Fax: 573-545-3685
Email Address: circuitclerk@scottcountymo.com
Missouri Case.net
Jury Information Line: 573-545-3050
Facebook Page: Scott County Circuit Clerk - Missouri
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LITIGANTS: YOU MUST INCLUDE THE CASE NUMBER WHEN FILING DOCUMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT.
JURORS: YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR JUROR ID NUMBER WHEN FILING DOCUMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call for availability during the lunch hour
The Circuit Clerk's office locations:
Civil & Administrative Unit - 2nd Floor of the Courthouse - Room 208
Probate & Family Court Unit - 2nd Floor of the Courthouse - Room 240
Criminal Division - Judicial Building behind the Courthouse - next to the Sheriff's Department
JURY DUTY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jury Duty: If you received a summons for the Jury Trial scheduled on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, you will need to come to the entrance as stated on your notice. You must appear in Benton by 8:30 am and be checked in by the Bailiff. Please continue to check the jury information line (573-545-3050) for jury updates as we often have last minute changes. If you have questions, or require special assistance of any kind, please call our office during normal business hours at 573-545-3596.
JURY TERMS:
MARCH TERM - First Monday of March thru first Sunday of July
JULY TERM - First Monday of July thru first Sunday of November
NOVEMBER TERM - First Monday of November thru first Sunday of March
Click: Juror Portal to fill out your questionnaire online
Remote Public Access began July 1, 2023. Missouri Case.net will allow people to view public court documents from their personal computers, tablets, or cell phones. This works only for public documents filed on or after July 1, 2023. To comply with this new change, all filings with confidential information must be redacted upon submission to the Courts. In addition, a Redaction Certification form must be submitted with each filing. You may visit the below website for more information:
Manage My Case is available for Traffic tickets. Use your mobile device or computer to:
- Pay online
- Save time and travel
- Request a Payment Plan
- Get emails on cases tickets
- File documents online
Please allow 10 days for tickets to be available online. Please visit Missouri Case.net for more information. "Manage My Case" will show if ticket does not require a court appearance. Register and create an account. Need help? Contact the Office of State Courts Administrator Help Desk at 888-541-4894 7:30AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday or you can email the OSCA Help Desk at OSCA.Help.Desk@Courts.Mo.Gov
Pay by Web can be used to pay your traffic ticket online. For more information, please visit Missouri case.net at:
Missouri Case.net
This feature is only available for violation bureau eligible tickets that can be resolved without going to court. If you prefer not to pay through Plead and Pay, please refer to the options on your ticket.
Please check Missouri Case.net to determine upcoming court appearances and times. To easily search Missouri Case.net, input your case number, otherwise you may search by Litigant. You may also sign up for Track This Case - a feature found on Missouri Case.net. It will send email/text alerts to you regarding the case. (Text message rates may apply. You may cancel this service at any time.) The steps for signing up are as follows:
1) Go to Missouri Case.net
2) Enter case number or litigant name
3) Click on the case number you want to track
4) Click on Track This Case (the icon is a picture of feet)
5) Provide your Email Address, enter the options you want by clicking on the check boxes next to the option
6) Enter the verification code
7) Click on Track This Case
*Please note - Information provided is not considered an Official Court Notice*
Attention Missouri Travelers: REAL ID Enforcement: Missouri
According to the Official Website of the Department of Revenue, beginning May 3, 2023, residents of every U.S. state and territory will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration, to board federally regulated domestic flights. Also beginning May 3, 2023, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of acceptable ID, to access federal facilities and to enter nuclear power plants. For more information on REAL IDs, please go to DOR Mo.gov
Passport Applications Fees and Information:
The Scott County Circuit Clerk's office is an official Passport Acceptance Agency. Our hours of acceptance are Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. No passport applications will be accepted after 4:00pm. Passport photos can be taken at the following locations:
-Walgreens
-CVS Pharmacy
-Walmart
Passport Application Fees can be found below, in the Downloadable PDF section, of this website. You will need your Driver's License, Birth Certificate (with a raised seal), and at least two checks or money orders. For more information regarding passports - such as processing time/delays - you may visit the US Department of State website.
Lost and Found: Please contact the County Clerk's Office at 573-545-3549 for Lost and Found information. Thank you.
Continuous Garnishment filers: Statement of Judgment Balance reports not received, within 200 days from the date of garnishment issue, will result in the immediate termination of the garnishment without notice.
Links of Interest & Contact Information of Agencies:
Child Support Probation & Parole (Sikeston): 573-472-5353
Court-Approved Forms Specialized Court Services: scs_jdaum@yahoo.com
Finding an Attorney Lawyer Referral Service: 573-636-3635
Juror Portal Treatment Court Administrator: 573-427-0808, (Benton) 573-545-4459, (Charleston) 573-683-2146 Ext. 253
Missouri Judiciary Pretrial Court Administrator: 573-545-7010 & 573-380-5556 michelle.burgess@courts.mo.gov
Missouri Legal Aide Services Missouri Department of Revenue: 573-751-4450 (License), 573-526-3669 (Motor Vehicle), dlbmail@dor.mo.gov
Passports Family Support Division: 1-866-313-9960
Bootheel Behavior Health Bootheel Behavioral Health (Sikeston): 573-471-0800 or dial 988 for Suicide & Crisis Line
Missouri Public Defender Public Defender Office (Jackson): 573-243-3949
Coast Professional Coast Professional: 1-800-963-7059
Child Support Payment Center: 1-800-225-0530 or 1-800-859-7999
Juvenile Office (Sikeston): 573-472-2554
Bureau of Vital Records: 573-751-6400
SEMO Legal Aid: 573-683-3783
How much are filing fees? Filing fees can be found below, in the Downloadable PDF section, of this website.
What if I'm needing to inquire about my case or see when my court date is? Please check Missouri Case.net and search by your case number or name (litigant). Please keep in mind, it takes clerks 3-5 business days to process court dockets. If you call our office to inquire about your court date or case - you must have your case number!
How do I apply for the services of a Public Defender? You may go to their website and apply online: Missouri Public Defender
Is there a way that I can keep track of my case by email/text notifications? Yes! You may sign up for Track This Case through Missouri Case.net. See instructions above to get set up.
Can I file correspondence to the court for Traffic Tickets? Yes! You can sign up for Manage My Case through Missouri Case.net See above to get set up.
How do I post a bond for someone in the Scott County Jail? You will come to the Circuit Clerk's office during regular business hours. After hour postings, can be done at the Scott County Jail. If posting a surety bond, you will need to contact a bondsman. A list of qualified Bail Bond Agents can be found at Missouri Department of Insurance. All Bondsmen must submit a Special Affidavit of Qualification form with any surety bond posted. If posting a cash bond - we accept cash, cashier checks, and money orders only - which must be made out to Scott County Circuit Court.
How can I pay my court costs? There are several methods to pay your court costs:
In person - Our office accepts cash, money orders, and cashier checks. You must have your case number.
Debit or Credit Cards - You may pay online using www.courtmoney.com Click on Make A Payment and enter Form ID 1095. You must have your case number to proceed with the payment.
Mail - Our office only accepts money orders and cashier checks. WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS. Make payments out to Scott County Circuit Court. You must include your case number. If mailing payments, please allow 5 - 7 business days for delivery.
Drop Box - There is a drop box on the south end of the Courthouse. If using the drop box, please make sure you address it to the Circuit Clerk's Office for prompt delivery. You must include your case number.
Please note that your tax refund may be taken for outstanding court costs due. In addition, if your court costs have been turned over to our Debt Collection Agency - You must contact the Debt Collection agency to make a payment. You must have your case number.
We do not have a fine schedule for traffic tickets. Clerks will not know the total amount due until the disposition has been completed.
How do I know if I've been called for jury duty? You will receive notification by the format that you selected on your jury questionnaire (email/text/mail). Pease remember to check our Facebook page or call the Jury Information Line 573-545-3050 for last minute cancellations of trials.
How do I file a Small Claims Petition? Small Claims Petition and Filing Fees can be found below, in the Downloadable PDF section, of this website.
Where do I go to file for a Rent & Possession? You must start by obtaining an Eviction Notice through the Sheriff's Department. Next, you can file for a Rent & Possession with our office. However, we do not provide any paperwork or forms. See above for filing fees.
How do I request a 96 Hour Commitment for someone? You may contact Bootheel Behavior Health for mental health treatment. The Suicide & Crisis Line phone number is 1-800-356-5395 or you may dial 988. You may contact the Sikeston office during their regular business hours at 573-471-0800. If inquiring after business hours, you may take them to any hospital to have them evaluated after 5:00pm.
How do I file for Guardianship and/or Conservatorship? You will need to contact an attorney. Our office does not provide paperwork or forms.
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