Warren County Court Records

Warren County Court records are legal documentation of court cases handled within the County's court system. They are derived from different records generated and maintained by local courts and legal documents filed by litigants during court proceedings. These records are important because they contain detailed information about all that transpired during a court case's litigation, including key factors that swayed the case's disposition. The contents of Warren court records vary depending on the type of court case. Nonetheless, general information found in Warren County court records includes:

• Case header;
  • Judge/Commissioner Assigned
  • Date filed
  • Location
  • Case type
  • Disposition
  • Financial information
• Parties and attorneys' details
  • The litigant full name, year of birth, and address
  • The attorney(s) full name and address
• Docket entries, including the entry's date and description
• Charges, judgment, and sentences
• Service Information
• Scheduled hearings and trials

Are Court Records Public in Warren County?

Yes. Under Missouri Sunshine Law, Codified in Missouri Statutes Chapter 610, most records of public governmental bodies, including courts, are open to the public. As a result, court records are considered part of Warren County Public Records, and anyone can query local courts in Warren County to access and request court records they maintain. Additionally, Missouri Sunshine Law provides that a statement of purpose is not required to access or request these records.

However, RSMo Section 610.021 highlights several exceptions to the Missouri Sunshine Law that can warrant nondisclosure of specific records. These include but are not limited to:

• Records of an ongoing litigation involving a governmental body protected by attorney-client privilege.
• Welfare cases of identifiable individuals
• Records protected from disclosure by law or court order
• Juvenile court records (RSMo Section 211.321)
• Credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, digital certificates, physical and virtual keys, access codes, or authorization codes are used in securing electronic transactions between an individual or entity and a public governmental body.

Warren County Court Records Search

Interested persons can conduct a Warren County court records search through any of the following:

• The Missouri Courts case.net portal.
• Public terminals provided at local courthouses
• The clerk's offices of local courts and online resources they provide.
• Third-party aggregate websites.

Warren County Courts

Warren County has two types of courts: a Circuit Court and five (5) Municipal Courts. The addresses and contact information of these courts are provided below:

Warren County Circuit Court
Warren County Courthouse
104 West Main Street,
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3363
Fax: (636) 456-2422

Warren County Municipal Courts
Innsbrook Municipal Division
Warren County Courthouse
104 West Main Street,
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3363
Fax: (636) 456-2422

Marthasville Municipal Division
Warren County Courthouse
104 West Main Street,
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3363
Fax: (636) 456-2422

Truesdale Municipal Division
Warren County Courthouse
104 West Main Street,
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3363
Fax: (636) 456-2422

Warrenton Municipal Court
City Annex Building
200 West Booneslick Road,
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3535
Fax: (636) 456-8135

Wright City Municipal Division
City Hall
636 Westwoods Road,
P.O. Box 436,
Wright City, MO 63390
Phone: (636) 745-1025
Fax: (636) 745-3119

Warren County Criminal and Civil Records

Warren County Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases that arise in the County. Hence, all requests for Warren County criminal and civil court records should be directed to the County Circuit Clerk's office. Record seekers can visit the Circuit Clerk's office during the office's hours/days of operation (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to request and inspect court records of civil and criminal cases. The Circuit Clerk's office is located within the Warren County Courthouse at:

104 West Main Street
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-3363
Fax: (636) 456-2422

Public access terminals are also available at the Warren County courthouse for record seekers to access court records electronically. Alternatively, record seekers can use the Missouri Courts case.net portal to search for public case information on Warren County civil and criminal court cases online. The case.net portal is free and searchable by litigant's name, filing date, or case number.

It is worth noting that law enforcement agencies also maintain certain types of Warren County Criminal Records, including Warren County arrest records. To access these records, interested persons can query local law enforcement agencies in the County, like the Warren County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Warren County Marriage Records

The Warren County Recorder of Deeds Office is the primary custodian of Warren County marriage records, specifically marriage licenses. Therefore, record seekers can query the County Recorder's office to request copies of a marriage license. Interested persons can make queries online through the Official Records Online portal, which is accessible through the County Recorder's marriage license webpage. On the online portal, record seekers can order copies of Warren County marriage certificates at $9 for a certified copy and $1 for an uncertified copy. Record seekers can also visit the County Recorder's office in person to request copies of a marriage license. Warren County Recorder's office can be contacted and is located at:

101 Mockingbird Ln
Suite 303
Warrenton, MO 63383
Phone: (636) 456-9800
Email: rod@warrencountymo.org

It is worth noting that the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Bureau of Vital Records is Missouri's central registry for vital records. Hence, Warren County vital records, including marriage statements since July 1, 1948, can be obtained through the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records. To request these records, interested persons can complete the Bureau's Application for Vital Record form and submit it in person or by mail along with all other required items to the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records at:

930 Wildwood Drive,
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Warren County Divorce Records

In Warren County, divorce proceedings are handled by the County Circuit Court. As a result, Interested persons can contact the Warren County Circuit Court Clerk to obtain original divorce decrees.

Similar to marriage records, record seekers can also order copies of a Warren County divorce statement from July 1, 1948, to the present through the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records using the Bureau's Application for Vital Record form. Record seekers must appropriately complete the application form's "divorce statement" section. Afterward, the completed Application may be submitted together with other required items to the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records by mail or in person.

Warren County Birth Records

Record seekers can obtain Warren County birth records at the state level through the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records and at the local level through the Warren County Health Department. Birth records from 1910 to the present are available through the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records, while birth records from 1920 to the present are available through the Warren County Health Department.

Per 19 CSR 10-10, certified copies of Warren County birth certificates are only accessible to select individuals. These include individuals who have direct and tangible interest in the certificate, such as the registrant, their immediate family members, or official representatives of these select individuals. Hence, identification is required when ordering a Warren County birth certificate from either the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records or the Warren County Health Department. This identification includes a document containing a photo of the requester, such as a driver's license, passport, or school, work, or military identification. Note that both agencies charge a $15 fee for each copy of a birth certificate they provide

Eligible persons can order Warren County birth records from the Warren County Health Department by completing the Application for a copy of birth or death certification. The completed Application, along with the requester's ID and required fee, should be submitted in person or by mail to the Warren County Health Department. The agency's contact information and address are provided in the application form. On the other hand, requesters who choose to make requests via the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records can complete the Application for Missouri Vital Record - birth/death form. Requesters should submit the completed Application, the required fee, and the requester's ID to the agency in person or by mail. Note that requesters must schedule an appointment to submit a request application in person. Requesters can contact the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records at (573) 751-6387 to schedule an appointment.

Warren County Death Records

Like birth records, Warren County death records are considered confidential and only issued to eligible persons. They are also accessible through different agencies, such as the Warren County Health Department (from 1980 to the present) and the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records (1910 to the present). Both agencies charge requesters a $14 fee for death records requests.

Eligible persons can request death records from the Warren County Health Department by completing the Application for a copy of birth or death certification and submitting it to the agency along with the required items and fee. On the other hand, eligible requesters can complete the Application for Missouri Vital Record - birth/death form and submit it along with the required fees and the requester's ID to the DHSS Bureau of Vital Records to request relevant death records.

Warren County Probate Court Records

The Probate Division of Warren County Circuit Court handles probate cases in the County. Hence, Warren County Probate Court records requests can be directed to the Circuit Clerk's office. Record seekers can access probate records by visiting the Warren County Circuit Courthouse and using the public access terminal provided in the courthouse to access public probate court records electronically. Record seekers can also query the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for physical copies of probate court records.

Warren County Property Records

Most property records, including but not limited to deeds, titles, liens, and other encumbrances against properties in Warren County, are recorded with and maintained by the Warren County Recorder of Deeds. Public terminals are available at the County Recorder's office, which interested persons can use to access these property records electronically.

Warren County Court Records Online

Besides the Missouri Courts case.net portal, third-party websites like Missouricourtrecords.us offer convenient online access to Warren County court records. This website's interface is easy to use and is generally reliable. Furthermore, a subject name or case number is the only criterion to search for them. Record seekers can use these websites to find Warren County court records that are not readily available online through government channels, saving them a trip to local courthouses and accompanying costs. Nonetheless, due to being run independently from government agencies, the accuracy and completeness of records obtained from third-party websites are usually not guaranteed.