Benton County Court Records

In Benton County, Missouri, court records refer to all documents generated or received in relation to a court activity. Such records typically include case summaries, dockets, transcripts, motions, and court verdicts. Additionally, court records may consist of filed documents, such as Benton County arrest records, rap sheets, and financial statements. Benton County court records are crucial in legal matters and may serve as evidence of a past court event. The records are also important for legal research purposes.

Are Court Records Public in Benton County?

Under the Missouri Sunshine Law, most court records in Benton County are publicly accessible. The public can view and obtain copies of these records from local and state-level government entities.

Nevertheless, some court records are exempt from public view. Such records typically contain information that is not in the public interest to disclose. For example, personal details about crime victims are mostly redacted from publicly accessible court records. Court records might also become exempt if they are sealed or expunged.

Note: Restricted court records are only accessible to legally eligible parties like the record subject and their legal representatives. Third parties backed by court orders may also access restricted court records.

Benton County Court Records Search

In Benton County, the public may search court records by using resources or options provided by local or state-level government entities. For example, you can look up Benton court records via the Missouri Case Net platform.

On the other hand, you can request court records via mail or in-person request to the Benton County circuit clerk’s office. The circuit clerk receives and processes requests for court records in the county. Regardless of your request option, you are generally required to provide details about the requested record. The details may include the case party name, case number, filing date, and case type.

Benton County Courts

The Benton County trial court system consists of the circuit and municipal courts. The public may locate the courthouses at these addresses:

Benton County Circuit Court
Benton County Courthouse
316 Van Buren Street
P.O. Box 37
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7712
Fax: (660) 438-5755

Municipal Courts in Benton County
Cole Camp Municipal Court
401 West Main Street
P.O. Box 36
Cole Camp, MO 65325
Phone: (660) 668-4444
Fax: (660) 668-2300

Lincoln Municipal Court
122 East Main Street
P.O. Box 17
Lincoln, MO 65338
Phone: (660) 547-2718
Fax: (660) 547-3964

Warsaw Municipal Court
181 West Harrison
P.O. Box 68
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-5522
Fax: (660) 438-5262

Benton County Criminal and Civil Records

Benton County criminal and civil records contain all court information regarding criminal and civil case proceedings, respectively. These records typically contain case summaries, motions, exhibits, and filed documents. For example, criminal case records may include filed documents like Benton County arrest records, rap sheets, and crime scene evidence.

The Benton County Circuit Clerk’s Office is the official custodian of criminal and civil records in the county. Persons or entities seeking to access these records may send mail or request in person to:

Mail Address:
P.O. Box 37
Warsaw, MO 65355

Physical address:
316 Van Buren Street
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7712
Fax: (660) 438-5755

Benton County Marriage Records

The Benton County Recorder’s Office maintains and issues copies of marriage licenses issued in the county. To obtain Benton County marriage records, record seekers may send a request via mail or in person to the county recorder’s office at:

Physical address:
117 East 5th Street
Warsaw, MO 63495
Phone: (660) 438-5732
Fax: (660) 438-3652
Email: carla.brown@bentoncomo.com

Mail address:
P.O. Box 1147
Warsaw, MO 65355

Note: The request must include specifics about the marriage record and the record seeker’s personal information.

Benton County Divorce Records

The Benton County Circuit Clerk keeps records of divorce cases heard at the circuit court. Interested parties may view and obtain copies of Benton County divorce records by making a request in person or via mail to:

Mail Address:
P.O. Box 37
Warsaw, MO 65355

Physical address:
316 Van Buren Street
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7712
Fax: (660) 438-5755

Note: Mail-in requests may include specifics about the divorce case and the inquirer’s name and address. For in-person requests, you must visit the clerk’s office during official business hours.

Benton Birth Records

Benton County birth records are under the jurisdiction of the county’s health department. The agency maintains records of birth events that occurred within the county.
Interested parties may order certified copies of Benton County birth records by following these steps:

1. Complete the application for a birth certificate. Notarize the application form if you’re sending it via mail.
2. Include the required copy fee; the agency charges $14 for the first copy and $11 per additional copy.
3. Enclose the form and fees in a self-addressed, stamped envelope via mail to:
   DHSS-Bureau of Vital Records
   930 Wildwood Drive.
   Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The agency attends to in-person requests during official open hours. You may contact the county health department to determine their availability to process the request.

Note: Birth certificates are legal documents that help to establish your rights to specific government benefits and rights like citizenship and grants.

Benton Death Records

The Benton County Health Department keeps records of death events within the county. In addition, the agency allows public access to death records in its custody. Inquirers can obtain death records from the agency by sending a mail or in-person request to:

DHSS-Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive.
Jefferson City, MO 65109.

The request must include the following:

• A completed and notarized application for a death certificate.
• A $14 fee for the first copy and $11 per additional copy ordered at the same time.
• A self-addressed, stamped envelope (for mail-in requests).

Note: Death records are important legal documents that establish an individual’s right to access a deceased’s estate or benefits. The documents are also important in genealogy research.

Benton County Probate Court Records

Benton County probate court records provide information on case proceedings regarding wills, trusts, name changes, and conservatorships. Interested persons may find these records under the purview of the Benton County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

To obtain probate records, inquirers may submit a request via mail or visit the circuit clerk at:

Mail Address:
P.O. Box 37
Warsaw, MO 65355

Physical address:
316 Van Buren Street
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7712
Fax: (660) 438-5755

Similarly, the Missouri Case Net platform hosts an online searchable portal for probate court records. Inquirers are typically required to fill out the required search information to view records on the platform.

Benton County Property Records

Benton County property records provide information on property-related details, including the parcel ID, deeds, property owner’s name, liens, mortgages, valuation, and property tax. Benton County’s Recorder of Deeds and the Assessor’s Office maintain all property records in the county. The former provides information on property ownership and deeds, while the latter offers access to property tax and valuation details.

Record seekers may view land records and ownership information via the Recorder of Deeds’ online search platform. To get physical copies of the documents, you may send a request to the agency at:

Physical address:
117 East 5th Street
Warsaw, MO 63495
Phone: (660) 438-5732
Fax: (660) 438-3652
Email: carla.brown@bentoncomo.com

Mail address:
P.O. Box 1147
Warsaw, MO 65355

For access to property valuation records, inquirers may visit the county assessor’s office at:

316 Van Buren
P.O. Box 40
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-5323 (real estate)
Phone: (660) 438-5473 (personal property)

Benton County Court Records Online

The Missouri Case Net offers online access to Benton County court records. To view records on the platform, inquirers must fill out search details like the case party name, county name, and case number.
Alternatively, you can access Benton County court records through third-party resources such as Missouricourtrecords.us. Such platforms typically have user-friendly interfaces that make it convenient to look up court records. Additionally, some platforms allow users to download court documents directly to their devices. Despite these benefits, third-party search platforms are not government-regulated and may not contain accurate court data.