Cass County Court Records

Cass County court records include filings and documents containing information on the courts' proceedings and judgments within its jurisdiction. The Cass County circuit clerk maintains records of civil, criminal, probate, domestic, and juvenile cases within the court’s jurisdiction.

Such records are crucial because they account for legal actions, decisions, and outcomes. They serve as a resource for interested parties and the public to verify facts, access case histories, and ensure transparency in the judicial process. The court records typically include:

• Case information: Case number, filing date, and type of case (e.g., criminal, civil, family, etc.).
• Parties: Names of plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and judges.
• Pleadings and Motions: Documents filed by the parties, motion, responses, etc.
• Judgments and sentences: Official rulings, orders, and final decisions issued by the court.
• Evidence: Exhibits and documents submitted as evidence during the trial.
• Case Summaries and Opinions: Written explanations of the court's decisions, including legal reasoning and references to relevant laws or precedents.

Are Court Records Public in Cass County?

The Missouri Sunshine Law generally ensures accessibility to Cass County public records, including court records, promoting transparency and accountability within the state's judicial system. Specific exceptions to public access include but are not limited to:

• Legal information concerning current litigation and any information that falls under attorney-client privilege where the governmental body is a party to the litigation.
• Information on the sale or purchase of real estate by departments.
• Discussion of personal information concerning state employees, excluding concrete decisions made about the hiring, firing, and discipline of those employees.
• Militia and National Guard information.
• Medical files.
• Academic information of students.
• Examination materials.
• Welfare information.
• Employer/employee negotiation preparatory information.
• Security information, including the security of individuals, infrastructure, electronics, and telecommunications.
• Non-approved competitive bidding information and sealed bids.
• Employee information excluding "names, positions, salaries, and lengths of service of officers".
• Names of donors.
• "Credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, digital certificates, physical and virtual keys, access codes, or authorization codes used to protect the security of electronic transactions between a public governmental body and a person or entity doing business with a public governmental body".

Cass County Court Records Search

The Cass County circuit clerk is responsible for maintaining all Circuit Court, civil and criminal case records, child support records, and jury Selections. Interested persons can visit the Cass County circuit clerk’s office in person or do an online search.

Cass County Circuit Clerk

2501 W Mechanic St,
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Office Hours: 8-4:00 pm

Cass County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons may search for County Court records by name using case.net, Missouri courts’ litigant's name search webpage.

To perform a name-based search for court records on the Missouri Case.net website, follow these steps:

• Visit the Missouri Case.net website.
• On the homepage, click on the option to begin a name-based search.
• Enter the last and first names (optionally, middle names) in the respective fields. Interested persons also have the option to enter additional information, such as date of birth, county, or case type, depending on the specific search options available.
• Click the “Search” button to initiate the search process.
• The system will display a list of cases matching the name-based criteria. Interested persons can view details such as case numbers, case types, and case status.

Cass County Courts

The Cass County Circuit Court serves as the county's highest trial court. The Clerk of Court oversees records for civil, criminal, probate, domestic, and juvenile cases under the court’s jurisdiction. Municipal courts, functioning as circuit court divisions, address traffic violations and city ordinance breaches within city boundaries. The following are the locations of every court within Cass County.

Cass County Circuit Court

2501 W. Mechanic Street
1st Floor
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Archie Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Belton Municipal Division

7001 E. 163rd Street
Belton, MO 64012
Phone: (816) 331-2798
Fax: (816) 348-4439
Email: beltoncourts@beltonmocourt.org

Cleveland Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Creighton Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Drexel Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Drexel, MO 64742
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

East Lynne Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Freeman Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Garden City Municipal Division,

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Harrisonville Municipal Court

300 E. Pearl Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8903
Fax: (816) 380-8910
Email: court@harrisonville.com

Lake Annette Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Lake Winnebago Municipal Court

City Hall
10 N Winnebago Drive
Lake Winnebago, Mo 64034
Phone: (816) 537-4140
Fax: (816) 366-0089

Peculiar City Municipal Court

220 N. Main Street
Peculiar, MO 64078
Phone: (816) 779-5104
Fax: (816) 779-5105

Pleasant Hill Municipal Division

Memorial Building
212 Cedar Street
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3135

Raymore Municipal Court

100 Municipal Circle
Raymore, MO 64083
Phone: (816) 331-1712
Fax: (816) 331-0634

Strasburg Municipal Division

2501 West Mechanic Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225

Cass County Circuit Court Records

The Cass County Circuit Court handles various cases, including civil, criminal, probate, domestic, and juvenile matters. The Cass County Circuit Court Clerk is tasked with maintaining the records for all these cases, ensuring they are accurately documented and accessible to those who need them. Interested persons can visit the Cass County circuit clerk’s office in person or do an online search here.

Cass County Circuit Clerk

2501 W Mechanic St,
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Office Hours: 8-4:00 pm

Cass County Criminal Records

Law enforcement agencies in Cass County, Missouri, handle various types of criminal records, including Cass County arrest records, incident reports, and criminal history records. These records are maintained to ensure public safety and transparency within the justice system. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division provides access to criminal history records. The CJIS Division offers name- and fingerprint-based criminal history checks, which can be requested by mail, online, or in person at the State Highway Patrol Office's public access window. The office charges $14 for each name-based or personal identifier search and an additional $2 for notarising the record.

Mail:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Attn: Custodian of Records
Post Office Box 1408 (1510 East Elm St.)
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Fax: (573) 526-7168

Online:

Use the Public Records Center

In Person:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

General Headquarters
1510 East Elm St.
Jefferson City, MO

Cass County Criminal Court Case Lookup

Access to Cass County Criminal Court records at the Cass County Circuit Court through the Cass County circuit clerk, the office responsible for maintaining all Circuit Court records. Interested persons can visit the Cass County circuit clerk’s office in person or do an online search here.

Cass County Circuit Clerk

2501 W Mechanic St,
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Office Hours: 8-4:00 pm

Get Cass County Civil Court Records

Interested parties can access Cass County Civil Court records at the Cass County Circuit Court through the Cass County circuit clerk, the custodian of all Circuit Court records. Interested persons can visit the Cass County circuit clerk’s office in person or do an online search using case.net, Missouri courts’ litigant's name search webpage.

Cass County Family Court Records

The Cass County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over family cases, including child custody and support rulings, divorce/annulment decrees, etc. Interested persons can access family records through the Cass County circuit clerk by visiting the clerk’s office in person or conducting an online search using case.net, Missouri courts’ litigant's name search portal.

Cass County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Recorder of Deeds maintains marriage licenses in Cass County. Record seekers can request by visiting or contacting the Recorder of Deeds Office. While marriage licenses grant permission for marriage and are issued by a governmental authority, marriage statements provide a summary or record of a marriage that has occurred, including details such as the date and place of the marriage. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services manage and issue marriage statements. To request a marriage statement, interested parties must complete the marriage section of the Application for Vital Records form and submit it, along with the required documents and a $15 fee per marriage statement, to the Cass County Health Department.

For Cass County divorce records, divorce statements from 1948 to the present are accessible at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. To request a copy, applicants must complete the divorce section of the Application for Vital Records form and present a valid state-issued ID, along with a $15 fee per divorce statement, either in person or by mail at the Cass County Health Department.

Cass County Health Department

Courthouse Annex III
300 South Main
Harrisonville, MO 64701-2354
Phone: (816) 380-8425
Fax: (816) 380-8450

Cass Birth and Death Records

Cass County birth and death records are essential as they verify residents’ or citizens’ identity, assist in tracing family lineage, and play a key role in medical history and genetic research. The Cass County Health Department and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services manage requests for Cass County vital records, including birth and death records.

To request these records, an interested person may send a completed birth or death application form, a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID, and the required fees. The fees are $15 for each birth certificate and $13 for the first copy of a death certificate, and an additional copy of a death certificate requested at the same time costs $10. Beyond the listed exemptions from public access, there are no known restrictions on access to these records.

Cass County Probate Court Records

The Cass County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over probate matters. Interested persons can access family records through the Cass County Circuit clerk, the custodian of all Circuit Court records, by visiting the Cass County Circuit clerk’s office in person or by conducting an online search using case.net, Missouri courts’ litigant's name search webpage.

Cass County Property Records

In Cass County, Missouri, the Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and providing access to land and property records, including deeds, mortgages, and other related documents. Interested persons can visit the recorder of deeds office in person or do an online search here.

Recorder of Deeds

102 E. Wall St.
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8118
Office Hours: 8-4:00 pm

Cass County Court Records Online

Cass County court records can be easily accessed through independent internet resources like MissouriCourtRecords.us. These platforms save time and effort for those unable to visit the courthouse in person by providing benefits, including simple accessibility from any location with an internet connection. Additionally, third-party platforms might provide intuitive user interfaces that let users quickly look up certain cases or people. These platforms, however, are run independently of any government organization. As a result, the accuracy of results on such platforms cannot be guaranteed.