Jury service is one of the most important civic duties you can perform. The protection of rights and liberties in circuit courts largely is achieved through the teamwork of judge and jury. You do not need any knowledge of the legal system to be a juror.
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"You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents came from. It is a belief that all men are created free and equal, and that everyone deserves an even break."
President Harry S. Truman

To get that even break, plaintiffs and defendants depend upon the legal expertise of attorneys to assist them in accessing the judicial system.
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The legal term for representing yourself is called
"pro se." This section of the website has forms and instructions on how to file a petition. Court staff can provide some assistance about how to fill out the forms, but cannot provide legal advice.
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The Family Court has exclusive, original jurisdiction in all matters involving marriage, child custody, adult abuse and neglect, and all related matters. In Jackson County, these matters are heard in one of the three locations depending whether the case falls into the Juvenile Justice or Marriage and Family category.

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"No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law."
Bill of Rights, Missouri Constitution

The function of court administration is to assure that justice is administered in accordance with these fundamental rights.
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  • Kansas City Courthouse
    415 East 12th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64106
    (816) 881-3000

  • Independence Courthouse
    308 West Kansas
    Independence, MO 64050
    (816) 881-4400

  • Albert Riederer
    Community Justice Complex
    1315 Locust
    Kansas City, MO 64106
    (816) 881-4350

  • Family Justice Center
    625 East 26th Street
    Kansas City, MO 64108
    (816) 474-3606

Presiding Judge David M. Byrn

Judge David M. ByrnOn behalf of the judges and staff of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, I would like to welcome you to our official website.

Presiding Judge's Letter to Citizens

Biography & Honors

 

 

 

News Releases

Jackson County Family Court implements new initiative to safely move babies out of foster care more quickly

Notice Regarding Re-Opening of Kansas City Courthouse on February 19, 2019.

The downtown courthouse at 415 E. 12 St is closed. A courthouse closure update for hearings scheduled for Friday, February 15, 2019 is available here.

As the downtown courthouse at 415 E. 12 St. remains closed for repairs, some hearings have been relocated. Divisions which have changed the location of hearings for Thursday, February 14, 2019 are listed here.

The downtown courthouse at 415 E. 12th Street in Kansas City remains closed as repairs are made. Some hearings have changed locations for Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Information is available here.

Case.net & eFiling

Case.net is your access to the Missouri state courts automated case management system which provides access to case records including docket entries, parties, judgments and charges in public court.

Pay by Web services are available within the Case.net system.

The Electronic Filing Information page provides links to the eFiling Attorney logon, where eFilings can be created and submitted. Other information includes training, announcements, documents and fees.

Public Emergency Notifications