Randolph County Court Records

Randolph County court records are case files on civil and criminal trials within the Circuit and Municipal Courts in Randolph County, MO. These include records relating to cases on contract disputes, family law matters, small claims, landlord-tenant disagreements, and tort cases. Randolph County court records also include Randolph County arrest records and other documents related to criminal trials within the county.

Typically, court records contain information such as case numbers, Court names and locations, names of the litigants, filing dates, evidence/exhibits, motions, orders, and judgments. Randolph County court records ensure accountability, transparency, and equity in the county's trial system. Additionally, they are valuable resources for legal education.

Are Court Records Public in Randolph County?

Under Chapter 610, Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), members of the public may access Randolph County court records. According to this law (Missouri Sunshine Law), unless the law states otherwise, all official documents (including Randolph County court records) in the possession of government agencies and employees are open to public inspection and copying.

However, the public may only access Randolph County court records that do not infringe privacy rights or endanger their owners or the public. Per the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Missouri Court Operating Rule 2 (COR 2), the public cannot access Randolph County court records relating to juveniles, adoptions, mental health proceedings, sealed or expunged records, child custody evaluations and guardian ad litem reports, grand jury records, protective orders, Social Security Numbers, and financial account details.

Randolph County Court Records Search

The Missouri Courts Case.net is a public access portal where interested individuals may access Randolph County court records by name, filing dates, case numbers, or docket entries. Record seekers may also request Randolph County court records access through the Randolph County Circuit Clerk's Office.

Randolph County Courts

The trial structure in Randolph County comprises the Randolph County Circuit Court and the Clark, Huntsville, and Moberly Municipal Divisions. According to the Missouri trial structure, the Randolph County Circuit Court is a general jurisdiction court that handles civil and criminal trials. However, the Randolph County Circuit Court only oversees cases beyond the authority of the Municipal Courts. Interested individuals may reach out to the various Randolph County courts at:

372 Highway JJ, Suite 1A,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 EXT 400.

Randolph County Criminal and Civil Records

Randolph County civil and criminal case records refer to documentation on criminal and non-criminal trials within the Randolph County Circuit Court and its Municipal Divisions. Civil court records may include legal documents on contract disputes, personal injury claims, probate and estate cases, family law matters, employment law, consumer protection, small claims, and property disputes.

Randolph County criminal records refer to case documents on criminal prosecutions. These encompass Randolph County arrest records and other crime-related documents.

According to the Missouri Sunshine Law, Randolph County civil and criminal court records are accessible to all interested individuals. Randolph County civil and criminal court records are accessible through the Missouri Courts Case.net records portal. Record seekers may also request access to Randolph County civil and criminal case records through the Randolph County Circuit Clerk's Office at:

372 Highway JJ, Suite 1A,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 400
Email: michelle.chapman@courts.mo.gov

Randolph County Marriage Records

In Randolph County, basic marriage information, such as the names of spouses and the marriage dates, is publicly accessible. However, access to certified copies of Randolph County marriage certificates requires valid government-issued photo identification.

Randolph County marriage records are obtainable through the Randolph County Register of Deeds Office. Record seekers should register and log into the Randolph County Register of Deeds iRecord Search Portal and use the search tools to access information about specific marriages. For certified copies of Randolph County marriage records or access to information that is not available online, reach out to the Randolph County Register of Deeds between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, on work days at:

372 Highway JJ, Suite 1H,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 330
Email: mark.price@randolphcounty-mo.gov.

Randolph County Divorce Records

In Randolph County and across Missouri, unless the court seals a divorce record, it is accessible to any interested person. However, public access is limited to information such as the names of the involved parties, case numbers, date of filings, final judgments, and terms of divorce decrees such as spousal support, custody arrangements, and property division. The Randolph County Circuit Clerk's Office will redact information relating to minors in custody disputes, victims of domestic violence, and sensitive financial or medical information.

Randolph County divorce records are accessible through the Missouri Courts Case.net case management system. Requesters may also download Applications for Missouri Vital Records - Marriage/Divorce/Single Status Forms, complete them, and mail them to:

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

For certified copies of Randolph County divorce records, call, email, visit, or mail the Randolph County Circuit Clerk's Office at:

372 Hwy JJ, Suite 1A,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 400
Email: michelle.chapman@courts.mo.gov.

Requesters should note that full access to Randolph County divorce records is limited to the individuals named in the documents, immediate family members, authorized legal representatives, and persons with judicial orders.

Randolph Birth Records

Missouri laws limit access to birth records to the individuals whose names are on the documents (if they are 18 years or above), immediate family members, legal guardians or representatives, and authorized government agencies. Nonetheless, birth records become public in Randolph County and across Missouri 100 years after the dates of birth.

Generally, birth records serve administrative and personal purposes; they are legal proof of identity and citizenship and may qualify their owners for government benefits such as Social Security and school enrollment. Birth records also provide crucial data for demographic and social research and government policies.

For copies of Randolph County birth records:

• Download and complete the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Records Application for Missouri Vital Records - Birth/Death Form.
• Enclose a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage, and a check/money order to cover applicable costs (a copy of birth record through the DHSS costs $15.00)

• Mail the request to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at:

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

Alternatively, fill out the Randolph County Health Department online Application for Birth and Death Certificates Form or call, mail, or visit the Randolph County Health Department during office hours at:

1319 E Highway 24, Suite A,
Moberly,
MO 65270
Phone: (660) 263-6643
Fax: (660) 263-0333

Randolph Death Records

Due to confidentiality regulations, public access to Randolph County death records is restricted for the first 50 years following an individual's demise. Within this timeframe, only the immediate family members of the deceased, legal representatives, and authorized government agencies may access these documents. However, Randolph County death records become public 50 years from the date of death.
Randolph County death records are important documents for a variety of reasons. They are official proof of deaths and are essential for:

• Estate settlement
• Life insurance claims
• Social Security and government benefits.

Randolph County death records also provide crucial data for tracking mortality rates, disease surveillance, and epidemiological research.

For copies of Randolph County death records from 1980 to the present, visit the Randolph County Health Department Birth and Death Certificates webpage, complete and submit the online application for copies of death records. Additionally, copies of Randolph County death records from 1910 to the present are accessible through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Vital Records Office; requesters should complete and mail or submit Application for Missouri Vital Record - Birth/Death Forms to their office at:

930 Wildwood Drive,
Jefferson City,
MO 65109.

Requests for copies of Randolph County death records should include photocopies of valid government-issued photo identification documents. Requesters should also note that the Randolph County Health Department charges $14.00 for the first copy of death records and $11.00 per subsequent copy.

Randolph County Probate Court Records

Randolph County probate court records refer to documents relating to probate adjudications within the Probate Division of the Randolph County Circuit Court. These include, but are not limited to, case files on Will validations, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, escheat, intestate successions, and involuntary commitments.

Individuals seeking access to Randolph County probate court records should visit the Missouri Courts Case.net portal and use the search tools to look for Randolph County probate court records for cases from July 1, 2023, to the present. Record seekers may access Randolph County probate court records not accessible online through the Randolph County Circuit Clerk's Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on office days at:

372 Highway JJ, Suite 1A,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 400
Email: michelle.chapman@courts.mo.gov.

Randolph County Property Records

Randolph County property records are official documents on real estate ownership and sales within Randolph County, MO. These documents encompass, but are not limited to:

• Deeds
• Building permits
• Parcel numbers
• Zoning information
• Sales histories
• Plat Maps
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Mortgages
• Property tax records
• Easements and covenants.

Access to Randolph County property records depends on the type of property-related information. For owner name, parcel number, property address, appraised value, and square footage:

• Log in to the Randolph County Real Property Search Portal

• Visit the Randolph County Assessor's Office at:

  372 Highway JJ, Suite 1F,
  Huntsville,
  MO 65259
  Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 300
  Email: kevin.stone@randolphcounty-mo.gov

For personal property records search (including vehicles and equipment):

• Log in to the Randolph County Assessor's Office Personal Property Search Portal and use applicable criteria to access property records
• Call, mail, or visit the Randolph County Assessor's Office

For deeds, mortgages, and legal documents, use the Randolph County Register of Deeds iRecord Search Portal (this may incur viewing and printing fees)

For property tax records, call, mail, or visit the Randolph County Collector's Office at:

372 Highway JJ,
Huntsville,
MO 65259
Phone: (844) 277-6555 ext. 310

For visual representation of property boundaries and tax maps:

• Log in to the Randolph County Assessor's Office GIS Mapping Site.

Randolph County Court Records Online

Randolph County court records can generally be accessed through the Missouri Courts Case.net public portal using a name, case number, filing date, or docket entries. Additionally, third-party websites like Missouricourtrecords.us may provide easy and convenient access to Randolph County court records. These non-government online repositories gather Randolph County court records from various custodian agencies and make them accessible in one place. Searchers may access documents and information globally through advanced search tools.

Notwithstanding the advantages, users of non-official portals as document sources should note that these platforms may have limitations and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of their contents.