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    St. Charles County is situated in eastern Missouri, just west of St. Louis, and ranks as the state’s third-largest county by population. The county operates within the 11th Judicial Circuit, a single-county circuit with its primary courthouse at 300 North Second Street in the city of St. Charles. The Circuit Court is composed of six circuit judges, nine associate circuit judges, and one probate commissioner, with divisions covering circuit civil, associate circuit civil, small claims, family, juvenile, probate, criminal, treatment, and municipal matters. Ten municipal divisions also handle local ordinance violation cases throughout the county. Presiding Judge W. Christopher McDonough oversees the circuit’s operations.

    Those seeking court case information in Missouri can access records through several channels. Clerk offices at the courthouse accept in-person requests, and the state provides free electronic access through its Case.net portal. MissouriCourts.us may also help users locate publicly available court case information, statewide forms, and resources related to the state judiciary. For records that are not available electronically, the St. Charles County Circuit Clerk’s office assists the public during regular business hours.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in St. Charles County?

    St. Charles County offers multiple pathways for locating court case records, ranging from free online searches to in-person visits at the courthouse.

    Online through Case.net

    Missouri’s Case.net portal provides free public access to circuit court case information statewide, including all St. Charles County Circuit Court cases. Users can search by party name, case number, filing date, or hearing date. Results display case summaries, charges, hearing schedules, court actions, rulings, and party information. Since July 1, 2023, Case.net also provides remote public access to certain public documents filed on or after that date, allowing users to view, download, and print documents from personal devices.

    In Person at the Circuit Clerk’s Office

    The Circuit Clerk’s office serves as the official record keeper for all Circuit Court and District Court proceedings. The office is located at:

    St. Charles County Circuit Clerk
    Address: 300 N. Second Street, Suite 217, St. Charles, MO 63301
    Phone: (636) 949-3080
    Fax: (636) 949-7390
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Copies of court documents cost $0.25 per page, with an additional $1.50 for certification. Copies can be obtained from all files unless a case has been sealed. For sealed cases, only parties to the case or their attorney may obtain copies in person with proof of identity.

    By Email or Fax

    Requests for copies of court documents can also be submitted by email to circuit11.closedfiles@courts.mo.gov. Fax requests for civil and family cases go to (636) 949-7390; criminal case fax requests go to (636) 949-7384. Requesters should specify the exact items to be copied and include the case number.

    Payment Methods

    Court costs, fines, and filing fees can be paid in person or by mail at the Circuit Clerk’s office. Personal checks are not accepted for court costs. Mastercard, Discover, and Visa are accepted in person for posting bonds and court costs, though a convenience fee applies.

    Municipal Court Records

    For cases handled by one of St. Charles County’s ten municipal divisions, records can be searched through Case.net or by contacting the specific municipal court. The St. Charles County Municipal Court is located at 399 Turner Boulevard, St. Peters, MO 63376, and can be reached at (636) 949-1833. Municipal fines can be paid online or by phone at (800) 444-1187.

    Other municipal court locations in the county include:

    • Cottleville Municipal Court — 5490 5th Street, Cottleville, MO 63304; Phone: (636) 498-6363
    • O’Fallon Municipal Court — 1019 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366; Phone: (636) 240-8766
    • St. Charles Municipal Court — 1781 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles, MO 63303; Phone: (636) 949-3378
    • St. Peters Municipal Court — 1020 Grand Teton Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376; Phone: (636) 279-8280
    • Wentzville Municipal Court — 1001 Schroeder Creek Boulevard, Wentzville, MO 63385; Phone: (636) 639-2193
    • Lake St. Louis Municipal Court — 200 Civic Center Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367; Phone: (636) 625-1058
    • Dardenne Prairie Municipal Court — 2032 Hanley Road, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368; Phone: (636) 755-5333
    • Weldon Spring Municipal Court — 5401 Independence Road, Weldon Spring, MO 63304; Phone: (636) 441-2110 ext. 108
    • Foristell Municipal Court — 121 Mulberry Street, Foristell, MO 63348; Phone: (636) 463-2123 ext. 224

    Are Court Records Public in St. Charles County?

    Missouri’s Sunshine Law, codified in Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, establishes a broad right of public access to government records, including court files. Under this law, most court records in St. Charles County are open to public inspection unless a specific statutory exemption applies or a court has ordered a file sealed.

    Categories of records that may be closed or restricted include:

    • Sealed court records: Only the parties to the case or their attorney may access a sealed file, and they must appear in person with proof of identity.
    • Juvenile court records: Proceedings in the Juvenile Division are confidential under Missouri law.
    • Adoption records: These are sealed upon finalization.
    • Ongoing litigation details and information covered by attorney-client privilege involving a government entity.
    • Medical records and other confidential personal files.
    • Security-related information pertaining to citizens, infrastructure, or telecommunications systems.
    • Certain arrest records: Under RSMo § 610.100, arrest records are initially open but portions become closed records once 30 days have passed from the arrest date without charges being filed or upon certain dispositions.

    Records that have been expunged under Missouri law are removed from public access entirely. Individuals seeking copies of non-sealed records can request them in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office, by email, or by fax for the standard copy fee of $0.25 per page plus $1.50 for certification.

    St. Charles County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal cases in St. Charles County are prosecuted in the Circuit Court, which handles felonies, misdemeanors, and criminal traffic offenses. The Circuit Clerk maintains all criminal case files, including charging documents, warrants, plea agreements, motions, trial transcripts, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings.

    Searching Criminal Case Records

    1. Online: Use Case.net to search by defendant name or case number. Criminal case data, including charges, hearing dates, and dispositions, is available at no cost.
    2. In person: Visit the Circuit Clerk’s office at 300 N. Second Street, Suite 217, St. Charles, MO 63301, during business hours.
    3. By fax: Submit copy requests for criminal case documents to (636) 949-7384.

    Criminal Background Checks

    The Circuit Clerk’s office does not perform criminal records checks. For formal background checks, individuals should contact:

    • St. Charles County Police: (636) 949-3016
    • Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop C: (314) 340-4000

    The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division administers statewide criminal history searches through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). Two search types are available:

    Search TypeFeeResults
    Name-based (personal identifier) search$15.00 (plus convenience fee if online)“Possible match” — open records only (convictions, recent arrests, pending charges, SIS during probation)
    Fingerprint-based search (state only)$20.00 (plus $12.00 IDEMIA vendor fee)“Positive match” — closed/complete records including all arrests, dismissed charges, and expunged records for authorized entities

    Name-based searches can be conducted online through the MACHS Name Search Portal. Fingerprint-based searches require scheduling an appointment with IDEMIA through the MACHS Fingerprint Portal. Results for fingerprint searches are generally mailed within seven to ten business days.

    Traffic Citations

    For questions about traffic citations, call the toll-free line at (877) 252-7294. Traffic fines can be paid online through the state traffic payment portal or at the Circuit Clerk’s office.

    St. Charles County Civil Court Records

    Civil litigation in St. Charles County is divided among circuit civil, associate circuit civil, and small claims divisions. Circuit civil cases involve claims exceeding $25,000, while associate circuit cases handle disputes up to $25,000. Small claims cases involve amounts up to $5,000. The Circuit Clerk maintains records for all civil proceedings, including complaints, answers, motions, discovery materials, settlement agreements, judgments, and liens.

    How to Obtain Civil Records

    Civil case information is searchable at no cost through Case.net. In-person requests and copies can be obtained at the Circuit Clerk’s office. Copy fees are $0.25 per page and $1.50 for certification. Judgment indexes and lien information are maintained in Suite 217 of the courthouse.

    Small Claims

    To file a small claims case or to obtain filing information, contact (636) 949-3079 or visit Room 227 of the Courts Administration Building during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday).

    Civil Court Forms

    Standardized forms for civil actions, including do-it-yourself forms for pro se litigants, are available through Alabama E-Forms — note that Missouri’s equivalent resource is through the Missouri Courts forms page. Attorneys and parties may also file documents electronically through Missouri’s eFiling system, which the St. Charles County Municipal Division now participates in.

    Ex Parte Filings (Adult Abuse/Child Protection)

    Paperwork and assistance for filing adult abuse or child protection orders are available at the Circuit Clerk’s Office, 300 N. Second Street, Suite 225, St. Charles, MO 63301. For weekends and holidays, the emergency line is (866) 466-6514.

    St. Charles County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in St. Charles County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, and domestic violence protection orders — are handled by the Family Division of the Circuit Court. St. Charles County does not operate a separate family court; all family proceedings are administered through the 11th Judicial Circuit. Self-represented litigants in family law matters (divorce, modification of custody or support, paternity) are required to follow specific procedures set by the circuit.

    Searching Family Court Records

    Family case records can be accessed through Case.net by party name or case number, or in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office. Copy requests can be emailed to circuit11.closedfiles@courts.mo.gov or faxed to (636) 949-7390. Standard copy fees apply ($0.25 per page, $1.50 for certification).

    Child Support Payments

    Child support payments must be mailed to the Family Support Center at P.O. Box 109002, Jefferson City, MO 65110. Payments may be made by cashier’s check, money order, or personal check. The Family Support Division Office for St. Charles County is also reachable at (636) 940-3100 or at 3737 Harry S Truman Boulevard, St. Charles, MO 63301.

    Juvenile Division

    The Juvenile Division of the St. Charles County Family Court operates from the Juvenile Justice Center:

    St. Charles County Juvenile Justice Center
    Address: 1700 South River Road, St. Charles, MO 63303
    Phone: (636) 949-3040
    After-hours Juvenile Control Room: (636) 949-3039
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    The Juvenile Division processes referrals alleging child abuse or neglect for children under 18, as well as status offenses and delinquency matters. Juvenile records are confidential under Missouri law and are not available through Case.net.

    Marriage Records

    Marriage licenses in St. Charles County are issued by the Recorder of Deeds. Applications can be completed online no more than 30 days before the ceremony, and both applicants must be at least 18 years old, with at least one being a St. Charles County resident per RSMo 451.040. The total cost for a marriage license and certified copy is $58 ($47 license, $9 certified copy, $2 postage). Cash or credit card is accepted; personal checks and Discover are not.

    Recorder of Deeds Office
    Address: 201 N. Second Street, Suite 338, St. Charles, MO 63301
    Phone: (636) 949-7507
    Fax: (636) 949-7512

    Divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and can be accessed through Case.net or requested in person.

    Birth and Death Records

    Certified copies of birth and death certificates are issued by the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, Vital Records Division. Applications can be submitted in person, by mail using the Application for Copy of Birth or Death Certification, or online through VitalChek (additional service fees apply).

    • Birth certificate: $15 per copy
    • Death certificate: $14 for the first copy, $11 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously
    • Mailed applications: Checks or money orders payable to “St. Charles County Government” (cash not accepted for mailed requests); a notarized application is required for mail submissions

    Mail applications to:

    Attn: Vital Records
    St. Charles County Government Department of Public Health
    1650 Boone’s Lick Road
    St. Charles, MO 63301

    For questions, call (636) 949-7558.

    St. Charles County Probate Court Records

    The Probate Division of the St. Charles County Circuit Court handles cases involving incapacitated adults and minors requiring guardians or conservators, estates of deceased persons, litigation concerning trusts and wills, civil commitment of mentally ill persons, and cases involving sexually violent predators. The Probate Division’s jurisdiction derives from Missouri Revised Statutes Chapters 472, 473, 474, and 475, as well as Chapters 631 and 632. Local Court Rule 72 of the 11th Judicial Circuit governs probate filing procedures specific to St. Charles County.

    Probate Court Location

    St. Charles County Probate Court
    Address: 300 North Second Street, Room 517 (5th Floor), St. Charles, MO 63301
    Phone: (636) 949-3086
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    What Can Be Filed Without an Attorney

    Missouri law generally requires attorney representation for probate matters, with the following exceptions:

    • Applications for Refusal of Letters for a Spouse, Creditor, or Unmarried Minor Child
    • Small Estates
    • Limited Guardianships
    • Minor Conservatorships when both parents are serving
    • Filing of wills and admitting wills to probate

    Probate clerks cannot provide legal advice but can explain some forms and procedures.

    Searching Probate Records

    Probate case information is available through Case.net and in person at the Circuit Clerk’s office. Copies cost $0.25 per page and $1.50 for certification. The Alacourt Access system referenced in other states does not apply here; Missouri uses Case.net exclusively for public court record access.

    Types of Probate Records

    Records maintained by the Probate Division include petitions for probate of wills, letters testamentary, letters of administration, estate inventories and accountings, guardianship petitions and orders, conservatorship proceedings, trust litigation documents, and civil commitment orders. Interested parties should have the decedent’s name, approximate date of death, or case number available when requesting records. For general questions about the Probate Division, call (636) 949-3086 or the main court number at (636) 949-7900.