Pulaski County Court Records
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Pulaski County sits in south-central Missouri along the historic Route 66 corridor, with its county seat in Waynesville. The county is home to Fort Leonard Wood, a major U.S. Army installation that contributes to a large and transient population. All judicial matters flow through the Circuit Court of the 25th Judicial Circuit, which has general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and probate cases. The Circuit Clerk's Office at the Pulaski County Courthouse keeps all court files — domestic, civil, criminal, traffic, child support, small claims, adoption, and juvenile matters. Five municipal courts also operate within the county to handle local ordinance violations.
If you're looking for court case information in Missouri, you can search through clerk offices, courthouse public-access terminals, and online databases. MissouriCourts.us can help you find court directories, case information, and other publicly available judicial resources across the state. The Missouri judiciary also operates CaseNet, a statewide case lookup tool that gives you direct online access to docket entries, party information, and case outcomes for courts throughout Missouri.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Pulaski County?
Start with Missouri CaseNet, the state judiciary's free public case information system. CaseNet lets you search by party name, case number, or filing date. Pulaski County falls within the 25th Judicial Circuit for location filtering. Search results display docket entries, hearing dates, parties, judges, and case dispositions for civil, criminal, traffic, family, juvenile, probate, and municipal matters.
Beyond CaseNet, you have several other options:
- In person. Visit the Circuit Clerk's Office at the Pulaski County Courthouse during business hours. Staff can help locate records by case number or party name, though they cannot give legal advice.
- By phone. Call the courthouse main line at (573) 774-4700 and press 1 for the Circuit Clerk to check on a case or ask about request procedures. Direct lines for specific divisions are listed in the table below.
- By mail. Send a written request to the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse address with sufficient identifying information — full party names, case number, approximate filing dates — and any applicable copy fees.
Pulaski County Circuit Court
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Historic Route 66 East, Waynesville, MO 65583 |
| Circuit Clerk Phone | (573) 774-4755 |
| Fax | (573) 774-6967 |
| Circuit Clerk Email | rachelle.beasley@courts.mo.gov |
| Jury Information Line | (573) 774-6851 or (866) 774-6851 |
| Juvenile Office | (573) 774-4730 |
| Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
Circuit Clerk Rachelle Beasley maintains all court files and also serves as the county's Recorder of Deeds. If you need to track notifications about hearings or other case developments, the Missouri Victim Automated Notification System (MOVANS) sends email alerts tied to specific court proceedings.
Are Court Records Public in Pulaski County?
Court records in Pulaski County are generally open to the public under Missouri's Sunshine Law (Chapter 610, RSMo). This law establishes that records created by government bodies — including courts — are presumed accessible unless a specific legal exemption applies. Anyone can inspect or request copies of public court records from the Circuit Clerk.
Several categories are restricted from public access by statute or court order:
- Juvenile records. Proceedings involving minors are confidential under Missouri law and are not available for public inspection.
- Adoption records. Files related to adoption proceedings are sealed and available only to authorized parties or by court order.
- Sealed and expunged records. Cases sealed by judicial order or expunged under Missouri's expungement statutes are removed from public view.
- Medical and mental health records. Health-related documents filed as part of court proceedings are protected.
- Domestic and sexual violence victim information. Personal identifying details of victims in these cases are shielded from disclosure.
- Personal identification data. Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and financial account numbers are redacted or excluded from publicly accessible records.
- Trade secrets and proprietary information. Business information submitted under seal remains confidential.
Under the Sunshine Law, government agencies must respond to records requests within three business days — either by providing the records or issuing a written explanation for any denial.
Pulaski County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Pulaski County are prosecuted in the Circuit Court's criminal division, covering everything from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Records generated through these proceedings include arrest information, charging documents, plea entries, trial transcripts, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings.
Searching Criminal Court Records
You can search criminal case information through Missouri CaseNet by entering a party name or case number and selecting the 25th Judicial Circuit. In-person searches are also available at the Circuit Clerk's Office during regular business hours.
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the county's primary law enforcement agency and maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking information.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Historic Route 66 East, Suite 136, Waynesville, MO 65583 |
| Phone | (573) 774-6196 |
| Fax | (573) 774-6129 |
| dispatch@pcsheriff2.com |
Statewide Criminal History Searches
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol runs the central repository for criminal history records in the state. You can conduct name-based criminal background searches through the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS). The fee for a name-based search is $14 plus a small convenience fee. Fingerprint-based background checks cost $44 total (including a $12 vendor fee as of April 2026). You can also mail requests to:
Missouri State Highway Patrol
CJIS Division
P.O. Box 9500
Jefferson City, MO 65102-9500
Incarcerated Individuals
To locate someone currently in state custody, the Missouri Department of Corrections maintains an online offender search tool. For inmates held locally, contact the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.
Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Several other agencies operate within Pulaski County and may hold records relevant to specific criminal matters: the Waynesville Police Department, the St. Robert Police Department, the Richland Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Fort Leonard Wood Provost Marshal's Office.
Pulaski County Civil Court Records
The Pulaski County Circuit Court handles all civil litigation in the county — contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, landlord-tenant matters, consumer protection cases, employment discrimination claims, small claims, and tort actions. The Circuit Clerk maintains all civil case files.
Accessing Civil Records
Civil case records can be searched online through Missouri CaseNet, which displays docket entries, parties, and case outcomes for publicly accessible matters. In-person access is available at the Circuit Clerk's Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Public terminals are available, and staff can assist with searches.
To request copies by mail, write to:
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
301 Historic Route 66 East
Waynesville, MO 65583
Include the case number or enough identifying detail, along with payment for copy fees. Call (573) 774-4755 for current fee amounts.
Property and Land Records
Because Rachelle Beasley serves as both Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Deeds, property-related records are managed through the same office. The Pulaski County Recorder of Deeds records all land transactions — warranty deeds, deeds of trust, trustees' deeds, beneficiary deeds, quit claim deeds, and releases. These records can be searched online through the iRecord Search platform. Subscription options include:
| Subscription Type | Price | Per-Page Print Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Registered User (free) | $0.00 | $1.00/page + $1.00 service fee |
| Single Day Subscription | $10.00 | $1.00/page |
| Monthly Single User | $25.00 | $0.75/page |
| Monthly Sharable | $50.00 | $0.50/page |
| Monthly Volume | $100.00 | $0.25/page |
The Recorder of Deeds office can be reached at (573) 774-4760.
Municipal Courts
Municipal ordinance violations are handled by five municipal courts within Pulaski County:
- Waynesville Municipal Court — 100 Tremont Center, Waynesville, MO 65583; Phone: (573) 774-6158
- St. Robert Municipal Court — 194 Eastlawn Avenue, Suite A, St. Robert, MO 65584; Phone: (573) 451-2000 ext. 1150
- Crocker Municipal Court — 108 South Commercial Street, Crocker, MO 65452; Phone: (573) 736-5327
- Dixon Municipal Court — 303 South Elm Street, Dixon, MO 65459; Phone: (573) 759-3427
- Richland Municipal Court — 204 East Washington Avenue, Richland, MO 65556; Phone: (573) 765-3257
Municipal court cases also appear on CaseNet and can be searched by court location.
Pulaski County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Pulaski County — divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, orders of protection, and adoptions — are heard in the Circuit Court's family division. The Circuit Clerk maintains all family case files, records hearings, collects fees, and preserves the official record.
Divorce Records
Divorce decrees and related filings are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and are generally public unless sealed by court order. You can get copies in person at the courthouse, by mail, or by phone request. CaseNet shows docket information for dissolution cases, though full copies of orders and decrees typically need to come directly from the Clerk's Office.
At the state level, the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records issues a Certified Statement Relating to Divorce — this document contains the names of both spouses, the date of divorce, and the county of record. It is not a copy of the actual decree. To get this statement, submit a completed application and a $15 search fee to the Bureau of Vital Records. If you need a certified copy of the decree itself, that can only come from the Circuit Clerk in the county where the decree was granted.
Orders of Protection
The Circuit Clerk is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency filings, including Petitions for Orders of Protection. Victims of domestic violence in Pulaski County can also reach out to Genesis: A Place of a New Beginning, a local domestic violence organization, at their hotline numbers: (877) 774-2628 or (573) 774-2628.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses in Pulaski County are issued by the Recorder of Deeds. The office processes approximately 550 marriage licenses per year. For information about fees and requirements, contact the office at (573) 774-4760 or visit the courthouse. Previously issued marriage records can be searched online through the Recorder's iRecord Search platform.
The Bureau of Vital Records issues Certified Statements Relating to Marriage — containing only the names of both spouses, the marriage date, and the county — by submitting a completed application and a $15 search fee. Certified copies of the actual marriage certificate can only be obtained from the county Recorder of Deeds where the license was issued.
Birth and Death Records
Vital records in Missouri are not public. Under 19 CSR 10-10, only individuals with a direct and tangible interest — the registrant, immediate family members, legal guardians, or authorized representatives — may obtain certified copies of birth or death certificates.
Eligible individuals can request records from a local public health agency or from the state Bureau of Vital Records by submitting a completed Application for Missouri Vital Record Birth/Death along with applicable fees and proper identification. Mail-in applications must be notarized.
| Record Type | First Copy Fee | Additional Copies |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15 | $15 each |
| Death Certificate | $14 | $11 each |
Requests may be mailed to:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Vital Records
930 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 751-6387
Orders can also be placed by phone or online through VitalChek at (877) 817-7363, though additional processing fees apply for that service.
Pulaski County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Pulaski County are handled by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court. This division oversees the administration of decedents' estates, validation and execution of wills, guardianships, conservatorships, trusts, and mental health commitments. Reach the Probate Division directly at (573) 774-4784.
Searching Probate Records
Probate case information is accessible through Missouri CaseNet, where you can search by party name (typically the decedent or ward) or case number within the 25th Judicial Circuit. Docket entries, hearing dates, and parties are displayed for publicly accessible probate matters.
Requesting Copies
To get copies of probate documents — wills admitted to probate, letters testamentary, inventories, or final settlement orders — contact the Circuit Clerk's Office in one of these ways:
- In person at the Pulaski County Courthouse, 301 Historic Route 66 East, Waynesville, MO 65583
- By phone at (573) 774-4755
- By mail to the same courthouse address, including identifying details and applicable copy fees
Certain probate records carry access restrictions. Mental health commitment files and guardianship records involving protected persons may be closed or partially sealed. Adoption records processed through the Probate Division are confidential and not available for public inspection. If you need access to restricted probate records, you may need to petition the court or demonstrate a direct legal interest.
The Public Administrator's Office, which handles estate matters when no private fiduciary is available, can be reached at (573) 774-4741 or by email at publicadmin@pulaskicountymo.org.