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 John M. Torrence

Judge John M. TorrenceOn 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

Governor Greitens Appoints Judge Brent Powell to the Missouri Supreme Court

Circuit Judge Robert M. Schieber to Retire

News Release - Attorney Jerri Zhang Appointed as Deputy Probate Commissioner

Gov. Nixon Appoints Deputy Probate Commissioner Mark Styles, Jr. as Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit

Case.net

Case.net is your access to the Missouri state courts automated case management system. From here you are able to inquire about case records including docket entries, parties, judgments and charges in public court.

Click here for Pay by Web services available through the Case.net system.

Electronic Filing

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.

Electronic Filing Information