Circuit Civil Department
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Circuit Civil Department
Circuit Civil Cases are for amounts over $25,000.00. Example of cases handled by Circuit Civil are Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury, Eminent Domain/Condemnation,
Expungement/Correction of Arrest Record, Declaratory Judgment and Temporary Restraining Orders.
Associate Civil
Associate Civil Cases are for amounts less then $25,000.00. Example of cases handled by Associate Civil are Rent and Possession, Director of Revenue,
Replevin, Foreign Judgment, Delinquent County and City Tax, Name Changes, and Collection Cases.
Domestic Relations
The Civil Department also handles Domestic Relation Cases. Examples of those cases are Dissolution of Marriage,
Paternity, Motion to Modify, Ex Partes, and Family Access Motions.
Small Claims
Small Claims Cases have a limit of $5,000.00. A Small Claims Case is a money judgment only no property.
Civil FAQs
How do I view a Civil court file?
Electronic viewing of many court records and dockets as well as non-confidential document images are currently available on Missouri Case.net
What are the filing fees?
A list of filing fees are available on our Web Page: Filing Deposits and Other Fees.
Are there any forms that Pro Se filers can use?
There are several forms available on the circuit7.net website under Representing Yourself (pro)se.
Can you tell me how to file a Small Claims case?
Small Claims information is available on our website, including instructions and forms needed.
Forms
Additional court forms are available on the Missouri Courts website.
Contact Information and Other Links
Building: | James S. Rooney Justice Center |
Address: | 11 South Water Street Liberty, Missouri 64068 |
Telephone: | 816-407-3850 |
Email: | civil@circuit7.net |