All Kansas City hearings in Division 11 will be held at the

Albert Riederer Community Justice Complex

1315 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64106

All Kansas City hearings in Division 25 will be held at the

Jackson County Courthouse

415 E 12th St, 7th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106

NOTICE TO THOSE WISHING TO FILE AN ADULT/CHILD ABUSE PETITION

The clerks in these offices will explain and provide all forms necessary for the presentation of your petition to the court Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Petitions filed in the office before 3:00 p.m. will be presented to the court for review the same day. Petitions filed after 3:00 p.m. will be presented to the court for review the following business day.

INFORMATION:
 

• File an Order of Protection

• Locations

  • Western Jackson County, including Kansas City and Grandview

  • Eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, etc.

• After Hours Assistance

  • Shelters

  • Hospitals

  • Local Law Enforcement

• ADA Accommodations

• Adult Abuse Information

  • Adult Abuse Booklet

• Form 17 Family Court Information Sheet

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911

Western Jackson County

(Kansas City, Grandview)

Kansas City Courthouse
3rd Floor - Department of Civil Records
415 E 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
(816) 881-3974 
Map

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Eastern Jackson County

(Blue Springs, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, etc.)

Independence Courthouse
2nd Floor - Department of Civil Records
308 W. Kansas Avenue
Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 881-4555 
Map 

The Civil Records Independence Office is currently unable to accept incoming phone calls due to technical difficulty.  If you need assistance, please call 816-881-3522 or 816-881-3974.

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EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND ASSISTANCE

For assistance with after hours petitions, please contact your local law enforcement office, hospital or one of the following shelters:

**Most programs have free support groups for all women including those not in a shelter.  Please call the hotlines for information on these support groups.

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911

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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS

If an attorney, party or witness to any of the proceedings will require an accommodation for a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 816-881-3652.

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ADULT ABUSE INFORMATION

Missouri’s Adult Abuse Act provides protective relief for victims of domestic violence and stalking. However, to receive an “Order of Protection” under this act, you must initiate a civil lawsuit by filing a petition with the court.

• Please refer to the Adult Abuse Booklet. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!

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