McDonald County Court Records

McDonald County, Missouri, court records are documents generated by court cases in the county. The judiciary maintains these records and provide a complete account of the legal proceedings within the county courts. They include basic information like names, filing dates, and case documents such as rulings, decrees, court orders, and testimonies. Criminal cases linked to arrests will include McDonald County arrest records when the arrest leads to a court hearing.

Are Court Records Public in McDonald County?

Under Missouri Public Record Law, McDonald County court records are considered public. Record seekers across the county may access and copy these records as long as the records are not explicitly exempted from disclosure by law. Records classified as confidential or otherwise exempt from public access include juvenile records, personal identifying information, adoption records exempted by state or federal law, and expunged or sealed records.

McDonald County Court Records Search

There are several options for obtaining court records through a McDonald County search, including the following:

• Apply through the McDonald County Circuit Clerk in person or by mail.
• Make an online request using the Case.net website maintained by the Missouri Judiciary.
• Try third-party record websites

McDonald County Courts

The trial court system for Missouri operates with various courts, including Circuit Courts, Municipal Courts, and the Administrative Hearings Commission. Below are all the court locations functioning within McDonald County:

McDonald County Circuit Court
McDonald County Courthouse
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 157,
Pineville, MO 64856
Phone: (417) 223-7512
Fax: (417) 223-4125

Anderson Municipal Court
City Hall
103 West Beaver Street, P.O. Box 397,
Anderson, MO 64831
Phone: (417) 845-6463

Goodman Municipal Court
203 West Barlow Street,
Goodman, MO 64843
Phone: (417) 364-7316
Fax: (417) 364-7314

Lanagan Municipal Court
205 Forest Street, P.O. Box 16,
Lanagan, MO 64847
Phone: (417) 436-2226

Noel Municipal Court
201 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 1010,
Noel, MO 64854
Phone: (417) 475-5004

Pineville Municipal Division
City Hall
503 Main Street, P.O. Box 592,
Pineville, MO 64856
Phone: (417) 223-4368 ext. 101
Fax: (417) 223-4366

Southwest City Municipal Court
302 South Main Street, P.O. Box 313,
Southwest City, MO 64863
Phone: (417) 762-3767
Fax: (417) 762-3038

McDonald County Criminal and Civil Records

Interested parties may request McDonald County criminal and civil court records by mail or in person from the McDonald County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. These records include rulings, motions, or decrees from civil disputes and claims, and rulings, judgments, evidence statements, and McDonald County arrest records from criminal court cases.

Requests can be made by visiting the clerk's office during office hours or mailing a written request to the office at:

McDonald County Circuit Court
McDonald County Courthouse
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 157,
Pineville, MO 64856

All requests must provide details of the record required, such as names of parties involved, file dates, and case numbers. Mailed requests may also include a self-addressed and stamped envelope to deliver copies. Online McDonald County court records searches can be made using the Missouri Courts Case.net portal.

McDonald County Marriage Records

Although marriage records in Missouri are considered public records, certified copies of the records can only be obtained by the couple on the record, their immediate family, and their authorized legal representatives. Any other person may request an uncertified copy.

McDonald County marriage records can be obtained from the McDonald County Recorder, who is their custodian. Record seekers may request them by mail or by visiting the recorder's office during office hours at:

McDonald County Recorder of Deeds
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 606
Pineville, MO 64856

McDonald County marriage records cost $9 for certified copies and $2 for uncertified copies. Requests must provide the names of the bride and groom, date of the marriage if available, a contact phone number, and a return address. Requests for certified copies are only accepted in person. For any inquiries, record seekers may call (417) 223-7523.

Records in the custody of the Recorder of Deeds can also be searched online using the Online Search Portal. Users may register an account for full access or sign in as a guest to only view search results.

McDonald County Divorce Records

McDonald County divorce records are public information and can be obtained from the McDonald County Circuit Clerk's Office. Record seekers may visit the Circuit Court during office hours or mail a written request with case details to:

McDonald County Circuit Court
McDonald County Courthouse
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 157,
Pineville, MO 64856

The request should contain case information such as the names of the couple involved, divorce date, and a case number, where available. Interested parties may find details of divorce record requests, such as processing time and copy fees, by calling the clerk's office at (417) 223-7512.

McDonald Birth Records

McDonald County birth records are not public information and can only be obtained by the subject on the record, their immediate family, including parents, children, or siblings, and an authorized legal representative. Record seekers must provide a valid government-issued photo ID upon request.

McDonald County birth records can be obtained from the McDonald County Health Department by filling out the Birth/Death Application. The completed form should be submitted to the health department at:

McDonald County Health Department
3446 S. Business Hwy 71,
Pineville, MO 64856

Requests must include a self-addressed and stamped envelope if the required copies are to be delivered by mail. Certified copies of McDonald County birth certificates cost $15 per copy.

Birth records are important documents used to determine identity or obtain other forms of identification, such as a driver's license and Social Security. Birth records may also be requested through the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records.

McDonald Death Record

McDonald County death records become public information after 50 years. Before then, only immediate family, legal representatives, and individuals who can show a tangible interest may obtain them. Death records are useful documents for claiming insurance benefits or genealogy research.

Interested parties may fill out the death section of the Birth/Death Application and submit it to the McDonald County Health Department at:

McDonald County Health Department
3446 S. Business Hwy 71,
Pineville, MO 64856

McDonald County death records cost a nonrefundable fee of $14 for the first copy and $11 for every additional copy. For any inquiries, record seekers may call the county health department at (417) 223-4351.

McDonald County Probate Court Records

McDonald County probate court records include probate matters such as adoptions, guardianships, estate administration, and conservatorships. Interested parties can obtain probate court records from the McDonald County Circuit Clerk.

Record seekers may visit the clerk's office in person or send in a written request containing the names of parties involved in the case, filing dates, and case numbers to the office at:

McDonald County Circuit Court
McDonald County Courthouse
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 157,
Pineville, MO 64856

For further details about the request procedures, processing times, and required copy fees, requesters may call the clerk's office at (417) 223-7512.

Searching for McDonald County probate court records online may also be possible using the Missouri Judiciary Case.Net search portal.

McDonald County Property Records

McDonald County property records refer to records of real estate and property and transactions involving real estate and property in the county. These include deeds, trusts, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records. These records can be obtained from the McDonald County Recorder of Deeds.

To request these records, interested parties may visit the recorder's office in person or submit a written request to:

McDonald County Recorder of Deeds
602 Main Street, P.O. Box 606
Pineville, MO 64856

Record seekers may also create an account on the Online Search Portal to look up property records managed by the Recorder of Deeds. The search portal provides free and paid subscription services that allow users to download records for a fee.

McDonald County Court Records Online

Missouricourtrecords.us and other third-party records websites may provide an option for looking up public McDonald County court records with fewer restrictions. Record seekers may save time and effort using interfaces and search tools on these websites to search for court records online. Simple information such as names, dates, and case numbers can be used as search criteria to look up court records without visiting a courthouse. Results can also be viewed online, downloaded, or printed using an internet-capable device like a smartphone. Record seekers should note that these websites work independently of government agencies, so their records may be inaccurate or outdated. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.