Court records of Pulaski County, Missouri, are available through several channels. PulaskiMOCourt.us allows searching for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through official state court system resources, the county court clerk's office in person or by mail, and through public terminals located directly in the courthouse.
Pulaski Court System & Jurisdictions
Pulaski County is part of the 25th Judicial Circuit of Missouri. The Circuit Court — the only court of general jurisdiction at the county level — handles virtually all categories of cases. It operates several divisions within it.
- Criminal Division — felonies and misdemeanors, including drug cases, thefts, assaults.
- Civil Division — claims over $25,000, real estate disputes, contract disputes.
- Small Claims Court — cases up to $5,000. An attorney is not required.
- Associate Circuit Division — civil claims up to $25,000, misdemeanors, preliminary hearings in criminal cases, warrants.
- Family Court — divorces, child custody, alimony, protective orders.
- Probate Court — estate administration, appointment of guardians, cases concerning incapacitated individuals.
- Traffic Division — traffic violations, fines, driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Felony cases are handled by the circuit judge, while the associate circuit judge usually deals with traffic cases, small claims, and some lower-level civil and criminal cases. Learn more about the court structure on the Missouri Courts portal.
Pulaski Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week is published through the Case.net system — the official online platform of the Missouri court system. To view the calendar:
- Go to the Courts.mo.gov website and select the link to Case.net.
- In the search section, select "Pulaski" as the county.
- Use the date filter to see scheduled hearings.
Case.net shows the date, time, judge's name, case number, and type of hearing. Updates occur regularly, but last-minute changes happen — it's best to call the court clerk's office the day before to confirm the time.
If you are interested in recent arrests in the county, reports are available through the arrest report system of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, where results can be filtered by Pulaski County.
How to Get a Copy of a Pulaski Court Document
The Circuit Clerk's office maintains all court documents of the county. Copies come in two types:
- Uncertified copy — for personal review, without the court's official stamp.
- Certified copy — with the clerk's seal and signature; required for submission to other institutions, document processing, or legal purposes.
Ways to Obtain
- In person — visit the court clerk's office. You will need the case number or the full name of the party and the approximate filing date.
- By mail — send a written request specifying the case number, document type, and return address. Include a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
- Online — basic case information (dates, parties, status) can be viewed through Case.net, but downloading certified copies of documents online is usually not possible.
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk
Some records have restricted access. Juvenile cases, adoptions, certain psychiatric cases, and sealed materials are not released without a judge's order. Historical court records no longer maintained at the county level may be in the Missouri State Archives.
Pulaski Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees are regulated by Missouri state law, specifically the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), sections 483 and 488. Below are approximate fees — we recommend confirming exact amounts directly with the clerk's office.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Name search (upon request) | Free through Case.net; a fee may be charged for a written request |
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $0.50 – $1.00 |
| Certified copy | $2.50 per document (in addition to copy costs) |
| Criminal history check (state + FBI) | $44.00 through MACHS |
| Copy of court judgment | Depends on the document's volume |
The clerk's office accepts payment by money order or check payable to "Pulaski County Circuit Clerk." Some offices also accept cards — confirm in advance by phone. For mail requests, be sure to include prepayment, or the processing of the request will be delayed.
For fingerprint-based criminal history checks, the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site portal is used. The total cost for state and FBI checks is $44.00. This service does not replace a court case search but provides a separate report on the presence or absence of a criminal record.