Cass County Court Records Search
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Cass County sits within Missouri’s 17th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Johnson County. A single Circuit Court headquartered at the Cass County Justice Center in Harrisonville processes all trial-level matters for the county, including criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, family proceedings, probate administration, and juvenile cases. The office of Circuit Clerk Kim York is responsible for maintaining the official record of every filing, order, and judgment entered in these cases. In addition to the main Circuit Court, several municipal divisions operate throughout the county to handle traffic violations and city ordinance offenses in communities such as Belton, Harrisonville, Raymore, Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, and Lake Winnebago.
Residents and other interested parties searching for court records in Missouri can begin with the state’s official online resources and local clerk offices. MissouriCourts.us offers statewide information about court locations, forms, filing fees, and procedural rules. The state judiciary’s public case-lookup tool, Case.net, provides searchable access to case records across all Missouri circuit courts, including municipal divisions. Records may also be obtained in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office, by mail, or by fax. For records that fall outside the court system — such as vital records, property filings, or law-enforcement reports — separate county and state offices serve as custodians.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Cass County?
The most direct way to find a Cass County court case is through Case.net, the Missouri judiciary’s free online records portal. The system contains civil, criminal, domestic, probate, juvenile (limited), traffic, and municipal case data. To search:
- Navigate to the Case.net homepage and select a search method — litigant name, case number, or filing date.
- For a name search, enter the person’s last and first name. Optional fields such as date of birth, county (select Cass), and case type can narrow results.
- Click “Search” to retrieve matching cases. Results display case numbers, case types, filing dates, parties, and current status.
- Select a case to view docket entries, scheduled hearings, judgments, and charges (in criminal matters).
Case.net also allows registered users to sign up for “Track this Case” notifications, which send email or text alerts when there is a new docket entry or an upcoming court date. Traffic tickets may also be paid through the system.
For records not available online or when certified copies are needed, contact the Circuit Clerk’s office directly:
Cass County Circuit Clerk
Address: 2501 W. Mechanic Street, 1st Floor, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8227
Fax: (816) 380-8225
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Copies obtained from the clerk carry the following charges (per the 2025 Court Costs schedule):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Photocopy (per page) | $0.25 |
| Certification of document | $1.00 |
| Probate photocopy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Probate certification of document | $1.50 |
| Fax use (plus per-page copy charge) | $3.00 |
Missouri court forms for self-represented litigants are published by the state judiciary and cover common case types including small claims, domestic relations, and orders of protection.
Are Court Records Public in Cass County?
Missouri law creates a broad presumption that government records, including court files, are open to the public. The Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610, RSMo) requires public governmental bodies to make records available for inspection and copying unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Under § 610.100, RSMo, all arrest reports and incident reports are designated as open records, though certain investigative details may be closed while an investigation is active.
Categories of information that may be restricted or closed under Missouri law include:
- Records protected by attorney-client privilege where a governmental body is a party to litigation
- Medical records and mental health evaluations
- Juvenile case records (with limited exceptions)
- Sealed or expunged criminal records
- Social Security numbers and financial account identifiers contained in court filings
- Academic records of students
- Welfare case information
- Security-sensitive data involving infrastructure, telecommunications, or personal safety
- Sealed adoption records
- Confidential mediation communications
When a record contains a mixture of public and restricted information, the custodian is required to redact the exempt portions and provide the remainder. Requests to inspect or copy Cass County court records may be submitted to the Circuit Clerk’s office. If a request is denied, the requester may appeal to the circuit court or file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s office, which oversees Sunshine Law compliance.
Cass County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases prosecuted in Cass County — felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions — are heard in the Circuit Court and documented by the Circuit Clerk. Case files typically contain the criminal complaint or indictment, probable-cause statements, bond orders, plea agreements, trial records, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings. Municipal ordinance violations and most traffic offenses are handled by the municipal divisions located throughout the county.
Searching criminal court records online:
Use Case.net to search by defendant name or case number. Criminal case results display charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentences. Municipal court cases for cities within Cass County are also searchable through Case.net.
Requesting records in person or by mail:
Contact the Circuit Clerk at (816) 380-8227 or visit the office at 2501 W. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Copies cost $0.25 per page, with a $1.00 certification fee per document.
Statewide criminal history checks:
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division maintains the state’s centralized criminal history repository. Requests may be made in the following ways:
- Online: Through the MSHP Public Records Center, which processes name-based and fingerprint-based checks. A convenience fee applies for online processing.
- By mail: Submit the SHP-158 Request for Criminal Record Check form along with a $15 fee (personal identifier/name-based search) by check or money order to: Missouri State Highway Patrol, Attn: Custodian of Records, P.O. Box 1408, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
- In person: Visit MSHP General Headquarters at 1510 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. The fee is $15 for a name-based search.
Fingerprint-based state and FBI background checks are processed through the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS) portal.
Arrest records and incident reports:
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and related law-enforcement documentation. Records requests can be directed to:
Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 2501 West Mechanic Street, Suite 100, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-5200
Fax: (816) 380-8334
Fees may apply for copies; contact the Sheriff’s records division for current pricing.
Cass County Civil Court Records
The Cass County Circuit Court adjudicates a full range of civil disputes, from small claims and landlord-tenant matters to complex contract litigation and mechanics’ lien actions. The Circuit Clerk maintains all records of civil filings, including petitions, answers, motions, discovery materials, and final judgments.
Civil filing fees (effective September 24, 2025, per the 2025 Court Costs schedule):
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Associate civil | $48.50 |
| Circuit civil | $100.50 |
| Declaratory judgment | $100.50 |
| Landlord/tenant | $48.50 |
| Mechanics lien | $5.00 |
| Small claims | $48.50 |
| Garnishment | $35.50 |
| Refusals | $10.00 |
These fees do not include service of process costs. For pro se filers requiring personal service by the Cass County Sheriff, the cost is $30 plus mileage (call (816) 380-8227 for the exact amount based on the service address). Service by certified or registered mail is $11 per defendant. Publication service requires a $200 deposit.
Other civil-related fees:
- Notice of appeal: $70
- Trial de novo: $45
Searching civil records:
Civil case information is available through Case.net by party name, case number, or filing date. In-person requests for copies should be directed to the Circuit Clerk’s office during business hours. The Recorder of Deeds handles property-related recordings such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and UCC fixture filings. Property records can be searched online through the Recorder’s iRecord portal, which requires free registration.
Recorder of Deeds
Address: 102 E. Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: (816) 380-8118
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
Recording fees for standard real estate documents start at $24 for the first page and $3 for each additional page. Copies from the Recorder’s office cost $1 per page, with a $1 certification fee.
Cass County Family Court Records
Domestic relations cases in Cass County — including dissolutions of marriage, legal separations, child custody and support disputes, paternity actions, adoptions, and orders of protection — are handled by the Circuit Court’s family divisions. The Circuit Clerk maintains all family court filings, and online access is available through Case.net.
Family court filing fees (effective September 24, 2025, per the 2025 Court Costs schedule):
| Case Type | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Dissolution without children | $132.50 |
| Dissolution with children | $132.50 |
| Legal separation / annulment / separate maintenance | $132.50 |
| Paternity | $132.50 |
| Motion to modify | $132.50 |
| Motion to modify paternity | $132.50 |
| Miscellaneous domestic relations | $132.50 |
| Habeas corpus – domestic | $132.50 |
| Family access motion | $130.50 |
| Change of name | $130.50 |
| Victim name change | $132.50 |
| Regular adoption (plus $500 GAL deposit) | $180.50 |
| Step-child adoption (plus $500 GAL deposit) | $180.50 |
| Adult adoption | $180.50 |
| Contempt – domestic relations | No fee |
Some dissolutions require a $150 publication deposit if service by publication is necessary. Service costs for civil process (personal service, mail, or publication) apply separately.
Marriage records:
Marriage licenses are issued and maintained by the Cass County Recorder of Deeds at 102 E. Wall Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701, Phone: (816) 380-8118 Per the Recorder’s fee schedule:
- Marriage license: $51 (cash only)
- Certified copy of marriage certificate: $9
Marriage statements (summaries issued by the state rather than the county) and divorce statements are available from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. To request either document, complete the appropriate section of the Application for Vital Records form and submit it with a $15 fee and valid ID to the Cass County Health Department.
Birth and death records:
The Cass County Health Department issues certified copies of Missouri birth and death certificates. Records can be obtained in person (same-day service available), by mail, or online through VitalChek.
- Birth certificate: $15 per copy
- Death certificate: $14 (first copy), $11 (each additional copy)
Walk-in requests are accepted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays, at the Health Department. A photo ID is required. Mail requests must include a notarized application, payment by cashier’s check or money order, a copy of the requester’s ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail to:
Cass County Health Department, Attn: Vital Records
1411 S. Commercial Street, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Birth certificates before 1920 and death certificates before 1980 are not available at the county level and must be requested from the Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Phone: (573) 751-6387
Cass County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Cass County are administered through a dedicated Probate Division of the Circuit Court. The division handles decedent estates (both testate and intestate), small estates, guardianships and conservatorships of adults and minors, trust registrations, and related proceedings. All probate filings and orders are maintained by the Circuit Clerk.
Probate filing fees (per the 2025 Probate Court Fees schedule, revised October 14, 2025):
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Intestate estate – Letters of Administration | $133.50 |
| Testate estate + admit will – Letters Testamentary | $168.50 |
| Admit will to probate (no other proceedings) | $53.50 |
| File will only (safekeeping) | No fee |
| Small estate (over $15,000 must be published) | $53.50 |
| Small estate + admit will | $88.50 |
| Small estate – amended | $35.00 |
| Refusal to grant letters | $53.50 |
| Determination of heirship | $53.50 |
| Ancillary estate | $53.50 |
| Trust registration / successor trustee / accounting | $63.50 |
| Petition to require administration | $53.50 |
| Adversary proceedings | $60.00 |
| Petition for authorization to obtain medical records | $53.50 |
| Guardianship/conservatorship – adult | $93.50 |
| Guardianship/conservatorship – minor | $78.50 |
Guardian ad litem deposits of $400 are required for guardianship and conservatorship petitions. Annual fees are $30 for adult cases and $25 for minor cases.
Final inventory fees for decedent estates are assessed on a sliding scale based on estate value, ranging from $50 (estates valued $50,001–$100,000) up to $450 (estates over $450,000). A $30 annual fee is added for each year of administration.
Additional probate costs:
- Certified mail: $10 per envelope
- Photocopies: $1 each
- Certification: $1.50 per seal, plus $1 per page
Searching probate records:
Probate case data can be searched through Case.net by the decedent’s or ward’s name, or by case number. For records not accessible online, visit the Circuit Clerk’s office at the Justice Center or submit a written request by mail or fax. Include the case number or sufficient identifying information (full name of decedent or ward, approximate filing date) and the applicable copy fee.