Webster County Court Records

Missouri court records are crucial for legal proceedings. These documents comprise various legal documents, including details on felony cases, civil disputes, family-related issues, marriage and divorce records, and probate information on estates and wills. Record searchers looking for Webster court records may access them from their custodians unless otherwise stated by relevant state laws. Court records, including Webster County arrest records, help verify previous court rulings, conduct criminal history checks, and support legal research.

Are Court Records Public in Webster County?

Yes. Per the Missouri Open Records Law and the Missouri Court Operating Rule (COR 2), interested people may view and obtain copies of public records, including court records, unless the law states otherwise.

Nonetheless, COR 2 specifies limitations to court records to protect the privacy and security of citizens during court proceedings. For instance, records deemed confidential by statute, court rules, court orders, juvenile records, adoption records, and mental health documentation are restricted from public disclosure. Similarly, some financial documents, current criminal investigation reports, and the names of domestic victims may be censored or kept out of the public domain.

Webster County Court Records Search

Requesters may search Webster County court records via the Webster County Circuit Clerk's Office, the principal custodian of the county's court documents. Information searchers may access these records in person, by mail, or fax by submitting a records request to:

Circuit Clerk's Office
Webster County Courthouse
101 S. Crittenden St., Rm. 22
Marshfield, MO 65706

Webster County Courts

The Missouri trial court system consists of a Circuit Court, Municipal Courts, and an Administrative Hearing Commission. The following are the addresses of the many types of courts that make up Webster County court system:

Webster County Circuit Court
Webster County Courthouse
101 South Crittenden Street, Room 22, Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone: (417) 859-2006 (Civil/Family Law)
Fax: (417) 468-3786 (Civil/Family Law)
Phone: (417) 859-2041 (Criminal/Probate/Traffic)
Fax: (417) 859-6265 (Criminal/Probate/Traffic)

Fordland Municipal Court
296 Burks Street, P.O. Box 69, Fordland, MO 65652
Phone: (417) 767-2829

Marshfield Municipal Court
325 South Crittenden Street, Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone: (417) 859-6908

Niangua Municipal Division
Webster County Courthouse
101 South Crittenden Street, Room 22, Marshfield, MO 65706
Phone: (417) 859-2041
Fax: (417) 859-6265

Rogersville Municipal Division
211 East Center Street, P.O. Box 19, Rogersville, MO 65742
Phone: (417) 753-2884 ext. 321

Seymour Municipal Court
City Hall
123 West Market Street, P.O. Box 247, Seymour, MO 65746
Phone: (417) 935-4401

Webster County Criminal and Civil Records

Requesters may access Webster County criminal and civil court records through the Circuit Clerk's Office. They may submit a records request by fax, mail, or in person at the office.

Unless state law classifies a case as confidential, it can typically be accessed through the Circuit Clerk's Office. As a result, members of the public may access criminal case records ranging from traffic infractions to felonies. Civil case information includes domestic relations, small claims, and probate issues. Inquirer may also access Webster County arrest records during criminal case searches.

Those interested in obtaining these records in person may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office at the following address:

Webster County Courthouse
101 S. Crittenden St., Rm. 22
Marshfield, MO 65706

Webster County Marriage Records

Eligible persons seeking Webster County marriage records may obtain a certified statement relating to marriage from the Department of Health and Senior Service, Bureau of Vital Records. They may also acquire certified marriage certificates from the Webster County Recorder of Deeds.

Obtaining certified marriage statements from the Bureau of Vital Records costs $15.00 per copy.

Those who wish to obtain marriage statements from the Vital Records Office must fill out an application form and provide approved identification, payment, and any other proof of authorization needed. Send the application materials and a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to the following address:

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

Webster County Divorce Records

Eligible persons seeking Webster County divorce records may receive certified divorce statements from the Department of Health and Senior Service. Similarly, if the divorce was granted in Webster County, the parties may acquire certified copies of the original decree from the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Obtaining certified marriage statements from the Bureau of Vital Records generally costs $15.00 per copy.

Requesters seeking divorce statements from the Bureau of Vital Records must fill out an application form, and present approved identification, payment, and any other proof of authorization required. Send the application materials with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to the Bureau of Vital Records.

Webster Birth Records

Eligible applicants looking for Webster County birth records may request copies from the Webster County Health Unit or the Department of Health and Senior Services in Jefferson City.

Mail-in application to the Bureau of Vital Records must contain a completed birth certificate form, a valid ID, a certificate fee, and any other proof of authorization needed. Searching for a Webster County divorce record and an initial copy costs $15.00. Each extra copy ordered costs $15.00.

Webster Death Records

In Webster County, eligible parties who have completed a death certificate request form, including the necessary fee ($14.00), and a copy of their current ID may submit their request packet to the following address:

Webster County Health Unit
233 E. Washington
Marshfield, MO 65706-1859
Phone: (417) 859-2532
Fax: (417) 859-6192

Webster County Probate Court Records

In Webster County, probate cases are managed by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court. Some legal matters handled by the probate court include estate proceedings, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Requesters may obtain these records by mail or in person from the Webster County Circuit Clerk's Office. The contact and locational details of the Webster County Circuit Clerk's Office are as follows:

Webster County Courthouse
101 S. Crittenden St., Rm. 22
Marshfield, MO 65706

Webster County Property Records

Requesters looking for Webster County property records may access them by visiting the Assessor's Office or the Recorder of Deeds Office in Marshfield. Visitors may use the Recorder of Deeds's Online Search (subscription-based service) portal to look up deeds, land records, and other property-related information.

Likewise, information searchers may also use the GIS mapping tool on the Webster County Assessor's Office website to search for property records. Interested parties may subscribe to the GIS service by contacting the Assessor's Office at (417) 859-2169.

Webster County Court Records Online

Requesters may search Webster County court records via the Webster County Circuit Clerk's Office. Individuals seeking Webster County court records may also access them through the Circuit Clerk's Office website or by visiting their office location. For some files, third-party online databases such as missouricourtrecords.us may provide convenient access to Webster County court records via an internet connection, saving time and effort for those who may not wish to visit the courthouse. These platforms usually offer friendly interfaces that facilitate quick searches of specific cases and parties. However, such sites operate independently of government agencies. Consequently, the records sought may be incorrect, inaccessible, or incomplete.