| Circuit Clerk | Greene County Circuit Clerk (31st Judicial Circuit) |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Greene County Judicial Courts Facility, 1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802 |
| Phone | (417) 868-4074 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays |
| Earliest records noted | 2006 |
| Plain copy fee | Set by local court rule in each circuit (COR 21.01(a)(22)); $1.00 per copied page in probate proceedings statewide. Circuits publish $0.25–$1.00 per page (e.g., St. Charles $0.25; Jasper $1.00; Boone $1.00 first page, $0.10 each additional) |
| Certified copy fee | $1.50 per seal on a certified or authenticated copy in probate proceedings statewide (COR 21.01(a)(18)); for other case types, set locally — commonly $1.00–$1.50 per certification on top of the copy fee |
Greene County is the 31st Judicial Circuit, home to Springfield, and its Circuit Clerk keeps the record for all divisions: civil (including landlord-tenant and small claims), domestic, criminal, traffic, finance (garnishments), and probate. The office reports handling more than 38,000 new cases a year, making it one of the busier circuit clerk offices outside the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.
The circuit clerk's office notes that its own computerized records generally begin in 2008 for civil and domestic cases and 2006 for criminal and traffic cases; older cases exist but are not part of the circuit's online index. As in every Missouri circuit, actual case searching by the public is done through the statewide Case.net system rather than a county-run tool.
Search Greene County court records online
Circuit Clerk
Greene County Circuit Clerk (31st Judicial Circuit)
- Cost
- Free case search on Case.net; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- All circuit-court divisions for the 31st Judicial Circuit — civil, domestic, criminal, traffic, finance (garnishments), and probate
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Traffic
Reachable from the Greene County government site at greenecountymo.gov/circuit_clerk, which redirects to this site. Computerized records generally start in 2008 (civil/domestic) or 2006 (criminal/traffic); earlier cases are on older systems or paper.
What is available online
Greene County circuit cases are searchable statewide on Case.net. The circuit clerk's own site explains that its computerized index generally covers civil and domestic cases from 2008 forward and criminal and traffic cases from 2006 forward; cases before those dates may require a records request rather than an online lookup.
Which clerk has your record
In Missouri, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Missouri page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (46 judicial circuits) | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount | Circuit Clerk of the circuit (called the Circuit Clerk in every Missouri circuit) |
| Municipal Courts (Municipal Divisions) | City and county ordinance violations; Minor traffic tickets issued within city limits | Municipal court clerk for that city, or the circuit clerk where the municipal division is part of the circuit court |
Request records in person or by mail
Greene County clerk offices
Greene County Judicial Courts Facility, 1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: (417) 868-4074
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays
Case search. Use Case.net to search Greene County circuit cases by name or case number.
Copies. Request plain or certified copies in person at the Judicial Courts Facility, 1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, or by mail to the Circuit Clerk's office at that address. Include the case number, the documents needed, and whether certification is required.
Older cases. Cases predating the circuit's computerized index (before 2008 for civil/domestic, before 2006 for criminal/traffic) may not be on Case.net; the clerk's office can advise on how to locate them, and older files may be on paper or microfilm at the Judicial Courts Facility rather than searchable online.
Multiple case divisions. Because Greene County's civil division alone covers general civil suits, landlord-tenant cases, and small claims, confirm which division heard a case before assuming a record does not exist — a search under the wrong division type can miss a filing that is actually on file.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Missouri |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by local court rule in each circuit (COR 21.01(a)(22)); $1.00 per copied page in probate proceedings statewide. Circuits publish $0.25–$1.00 per page (e.g., St. Charles $0.25; Jasper $1.00; Boone $1.00 first page, $0.10 each additional) |
| Certified copy | $1.50 per seal on a certified or authenticated copy in probate proceedings statewide (COR 21.01(a)(18)); for other case types, set locally — commonly $1.00–$1.50 per certification on top of the copy fee |
Missouri court costs are set by the Supreme Court of Missouri under RSMo 488.012 through Court Operating Rule 21.01. That rule fixes copy fees only for probate proceedings ($1 per copied page and $1.50 per seal for a certified or authenticated copy) and otherwise leaves "reasonable fees for postage and per copied page as provided by local court rule," so plain and certified copy fees for civil, criminal, and family cases differ by circuit. Published examples: St. Charles County $0.25 per page plus $1.50 per certification; Jasper County $1.00 per page plus $1.50 for certification and seal; Boone County $1.00 for the first page and $0.10 each additional page plus $1.00 for a certified copy. Confirm the current fee with the circuit clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Missouri court records are presumed open, but several categories are closed to the public by statute or court rule:
The Missouri guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search Greene County, Missouri court cases online?
Use Case.net, the statewide system. The Greene County Circuit Clerk's own site provides case information and department contacts but directs case lookups to Case.net.
How far back do Greene County's online court records go?
The circuit clerk's office indicates its computerized records generally start around 2008 for civil and domestic cases and 2006 for criminal and traffic cases; older cases require a direct request to the clerk.
Who handles small claims and landlord-tenant cases in Greene County?
The Circuit Clerk's civil division, which the office's site lists as covering landlord-tenant and small-claims matters along with other civil cases.
How do I get a certified copy of a Greene County court record?
Request it from the Circuit Clerk's office at 1010 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, in person or by mail, with the case number and the documents you need.
Sources
- Greene County Circuit Clerk (31st Judicial Circuit) — https://www.greenecountycourts.org/
- Greene County, Missouri — official website — https://greenecountymo.gov/
- Missouri Courts — Case.net — https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/welcome.do
- Missouri Courts — Circuit Court overview — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=321
- Missouri Courts — Appellate Court Opinions/Decisions — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1944
- MACHS Name Search Portal (Missouri State Highway Patrol) — https://www.machs.mo.gov/MocchWebInterface/
- RSMo 488.012 — Court costs; fee schedule authority — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=488.012
- Missouri Court Operating Rule 21 — Court Costs, Fees, Miscellaneous Charges, and Surcharges — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=200636&up=1040
- RSMo 610.140 — Expungement of criminal records — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.140
- RSMo 610.105 — Closing of arrest records when charges not filed or dismissed — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.105
- RSMo 211.321 — Juvenile court records, confidentiality — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.321
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri — https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri — https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Missouri counties.