St. Charles County Court Records

St. Charles County court records are official documents that provide details on legal proceedings in St. Charles County, Missouri. These records ensure transparency and accountability within the judicial process. Some of the various branches of the St. Charles County judicial system include the St Charles County Circuit Court, the St. Charles County Municipal Court, and the St. Charles County Juvenile Justice Centre.

Missouri court records, including those from St. Charles, typically contain a wide range of information, such as:

• Case details: Names of the parties involved, case number, and type of case (civil, criminal, family law, etc.).
• Court documents: Complaints, petitions, motions, orders, judgments, and final verdicts.
• Hearing dates: Scheduled and actual dates of court hearings and trials.
• Legal representation: Information about attorneys representing the parties.
• Evidence and testimony: Details on evidence presented and witness testimonies.
• Sentences and penalties: In criminal cases, details of sentences, fines, or probation conditions.

Are Court Records Public in St. Charles County?

The Missouri Sunshine Law generally ensures access to St. Charles County public records, including court records, criminal history, and other public records. However, the law also provides exemptions.

Specific exceptions to public access encompass, but are not limited to:

• Information about ongoing litigation and any details covered by attorney-client privilege involving the government entity.
• Discussions involving personal details about state employees, except for concrete decisions regarding hiring, firing, and disciplining those employees.
• Details relating to the Militia and National Guard.
• Medical Records that include confidential medical files.
• Security Information relates to protecting citizens, infrastructure, electronics, and telecommunications.
• Employee information such as names, positions, salaries, and lengths of service of officers.
• Donor information. This includes names and details of donors.
• Security credentials, which consist of credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, digital certificates, physical and virtual keys, access codes, or authorization codes used to secure electronic transactions between a public governmental body and entities conducting business.

St. Charles County Court Records Search

In St. Charles County, individuals have several options for conducting court records searches. Interested persons may search or request copies at the Circuit Clerk's Office for St. Charles County criminal and civil court records. Alternatively, interested persons may access court records through the Missouri Case.net portal, which provides public access to St. Charles County Circuit Court cases. Interested persons may request their records from the courts in person or by mail for cases handled by the Municipal Courts.

St. Charles County Court Records Search by Name

To perform a name-based search for court records in St. Charles County, interested parties may go through the following avenues:

• Online Search: Record seekers may conduct court record searches online through the Missouri Case.net portal. Interested persons may enter the full name of the record subject. The website allows interested persons to search at no cost. However, if they request copies of records, fees may apply. Copy fees are $0.25 per page and $1.50 for certified copies.
• In-person Search at the Circuit Clerk’s Office: Requesters may also visit the St. Charles County Circuit Clerk’s Office to find court records. After providing the record subject’s name, the clerk will assist in locating relevant court records. Interested persons may search at no cost. However, fees will apply when the interested person requests record copies. Copy fees are $0.25 per page and $1.50 for certified copies.
• By Email or Fax: Interested parties may submit a name-based search request to the Circuit Clerk’s office via email or fax. Copy fees apply as stated above.
• Municipal Court Records Process: Record seekers may contact the specific Municipal Court with the records and provide the name of the individual or business for a name-based search.

St. Charles County Courts

The types of courts in St. Charles County include the St Charles County Circuit Court, the St. Charles County Municipal Court, and the St. Charles County Juvenile Justice Centre. The following are the locations of every court within St. Charles County.

St. Charles County Circuit Court
St. Charles County Courthouse
300 North 2nd Street, Suite 217, St. Charles,
MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3080
Fax: (636) 949-7390

Augusta Municipal Division
St. Charles County Courthouse
300 North 2nd Street, Suite 217, St. Charles,
MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3080
Fax: (636) 949-7390

Cottleville Municipal Court
5490 5th Street, Cottleville,
MO 63304
Phone: (636) 498-6363
Fax: (636) 498-6575

Dardenne Prairie Municipal Court
2032 Hanley Road, Dardenne Prairie,
MO 63368
Phone: (636) 755-5333
Fax: (636) 625-0077

Foristell Municipal Court
121 Mulberry Street, Foristell,
MO 63348
Phone: (636) 463-2123 ext. 224
Fax: (636) 673-2701

Lake St. Louis Municipal Court
Lake Saint Louis Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive, Lake St. Louis,
MO 63367
Phone: (636) 625-1058
Fax: (636) 625-6019

O'Fallon Municipal Court
1019 Bryan Road, O'Fallon,
MO 63366
Phone: (636) 240-8766
Fax: (636) 379-5415

St. Charles County Municipal Court
399 Turner Boulevard, St. Peters,
MO 63376
Phone: (636) 949-1833
Fax: (636) 949-1855

St. Charles Municipal Court
1781 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles,
MO 63303
Phone: (636) 949-3378
Fax: (636) 940-4607

St. Peters Municipal Court
St. Peters Justice Center
1020 Grand Teton Drive, St. Peters,
MO 63376
Phone: (636) 279-8280
Fax: (636) 928-4482

Weldon Spring Municipal Court
City Hall
5401 Independence Road, Weldon Spring,
MO 63304
Phone: (636) 441-2110 ext. 108
Fax: (636) 441-8495

Wentzville Municipal Court
1001 Schroeder Creek Boulevard, Wentzville,
MO 63385
Phone: (636) 639-2193
Fax: (636) 639-6217

St. Charles County Municipal Court Records

The St. Charles County Municipal Court is generally responsible for managing violations of municipal codes and local ordinances within the county. Cases that include parking citations, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and other minor infractions within the county's municipalities may fall under the court’s jurisdiction. Interested parties seeking municipal court records may contact the Municipal Court where the case was held. Once there, they must provide the name of the individual or business for a name-based search.

St. Charles County Criminal Records

Criminal records in St. Charles County are accessible through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The CJIS Division offers background checks that include name- and fingerprint-based criminal history searches, providing results for state and national (FBI) background checks that may be requested by mail or online.

The Division also offers an online webpage, the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS), that allows interested persons to conduct name-based and fingerprint-based searches. Interested persons may request through the Fingerprint Portal or the Name Search Portal. Requesters should note that records requested online are not certified or notarized. It costs $14 per name-based search (online or mail) and $20 per fingerprint-based search.

Note: St. Charles County arrest records may be used as a source of information during legal investigations.

St. Charles County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk keeps all St. Charles County criminal court records. Interested persons may view the records of the St. Charles County Circuit Court online using the Missouri Case.net portal. This online service allows the public to search for and access case information by entering relevant details like case numbers, party names, or other identifiers related to the case. Interested persons may also conduct an in-person Search at the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Fees apply when the interested person requests copies of the record; $0.25 per page and an additional $1.50 for certified copies are required. Record seekers may also visit the Circuit Court to find criminal records at:

St. Charles County Circuit Court
St. Charles County Courthouse
300 North 2nd Street, Suite 217, St. Charles,
MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3080
Fax: (636) 949-7390

Get St. Charles County Civil Court Records

The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk maintains all St. Charles County civil court records. Interested persons may visit the St. Charles County Circuit Court in person or search online through the Missouri Case.net portal. Civil case records typically include:

• The plaintiff's claims against the defendant and the relief sought.
• Pleadings, motions, affidavits, exhibits, and replies filed by parties.
• Court Orders and Judgments.
• Settlement Agreements (if applicable).
• Records of court proceedings and hearings.

St. Charles County Family Court Records

In St. Charles County, family law cases are handled by the Circuit Court, as the county does not have a dedicated "Family Court". These family law cases cover various issues, including divorce, child custody and support, adoptions, paternity, guardianship, etc. Interested persons may visit the St. Charles County Circuit Court in person to obtain St. Charles County family court records or search online through the Missouri Case.net portal.

St. Charles County Marriage and Divorce Records

In St. Charles County, different offices maintain marriage and divorce records. The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk handles divorce records; they may be accessed by contacting or visiting the Clerk’s Office. On the other hand, marriage records are managed by the Recorder of Deeds. Interested parties may access marriage records online or through an in-person visit. Requesters may find the Recorder of Deeds’ Office at:

Recorder of Deeds
201 N. Second St., Suite 338
St. Charles,
MO 63301
Ph: (636) 949-7507
Fx: (636) 949-7512

St. Charles County marriage and divorce records are generally open to the public unless sealed by a court order.

St. Charles Birth and Death Records

For St. Charles County birth and death certificates, the Vital Records Division of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health provides access to these documents. Individuals may apply in person or by mail with a notarized Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certification. Fees apply for copies, and a valid photo ID is required. The cost for a birth record is $15 per record, while the cost for death records is $14 for the first copy and $11 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. The application is mailed to:

Attn: Vital Records
St. Charles County Government Department of Public Health
1650 Boone’s Lick Rd.
St. Charles, MO 63301

St. Charles County Probate Court Records

The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk maintains all St. Charles County probate court records. Interested persons may visit the St. Charles County Circuit Court in person or search online through the Missouri Case.net portal. The Circuit Court is located at:

St. Charles County Circuit Court
St. Charles County Courthouse
300 North 2nd Street, Suite 217, St. Charles,
MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3080
Fax: (636) 949-7390

St. Charles County Property Records

To access St. Charles County property records, interested persons may visit the Recorder of Deeds Office or search online through search platforms offered by the Recorder of Deeds. Records may also be accessed in person at the County Administration Building, where copies are available for $1 per page. These records include deeds, liens, plats, and surveys, providing essential information on property ownership, boundaries, and transfers.

Recorder of Deeds
201 N. Second St., Suite 338
St. Charles,
MO 63301
Ph: (636) 949-7507
Fx: (636) 949-7512

St. Charles County Court Records Online

Criminal records in St. Charles County are generally accessible through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Third-party online providers such as missouricourtrecords.us may also offer county residents a way to access public court records in St. Charles County. These resources provide a user-friendly interface. Users may also often view and download court documents directly from these websites. However, these third-party platforms operate independently from government agencies and may present outdated information. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.