The Cooper County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is 660-882-2232. The office sits inside the Cooper County Courthouse at 200 Main Street, Room 31, Boonville, MO 65233, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on holidays recognized by the Missouri judiciary. The fax line is 660-882-2043.1Cooper County. Cooper County Circuit Court
Don’t Confuse It With the County Clerk
Cooper County has two clerk’s offices with similar names. The Circuit Clerk at 660-882-2232 handles court matters. The County Clerk is a separate office at 660-882-2114 and handles different work. If your question involves a lawsuit, a citation, a court record, or a fine, you want the Circuit Clerk.2Missouri Association of Counties. Cooper County
What the Circuit Clerk Can Help You With
The Circuit Clerk records judgments and court orders, issues and certifies documents under the court’s seal, and tracks money collected through court costs and fees.3Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Missouri Revised Statutes 483.075 – Duties of Clerk In day-to-day terms, that is where you go to file a new civil case, pull records from a closed case, request certified copies, or pay court costs and fines. Staff work with criminal, civil, traffic, and probate matters.
What You Can Use to Pay
The office takes cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, and credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted, so leave the checkbook home if that is all you have.1Cooper County. Cooper County Circuit Court
Check Case.net Before You Call
A lot of the questions people call about have answers on Missouri’s free Case.net portal at courts.mo.gov/casenet. You can search by case number or by name, view upcoming court dates, see filings, and sign up for email or text alerts on your case.1Cooper County. Cooper County Circuit Court
If you still need to call, have your case number in front of you. It is printed at the top of any summons or citation, or you can pull it up on Case.net first. The full names of everyone on the case also help staff find your file.
Certified Copies of Court Records
Insurance companies, immigration officers, and other agencies often want certified copies rather than plain printouts. Call 660-882-2232 or stop by Room 31 to request them. Bring the case number and the names of the parties. Fees depend on the document, so ask what the copy will cost before you drive in.
Jury Duty
The Circuit Clerk also runs jury service for the county. If you were summoned and need to ask about a deferral or an excusal for age, a medical issue, or another qualifying reason, call 660-882-2232 as soon as you can. Have any doctor’s documentation ready when you call, because Missouri sets specific criteria for excusals and waiting narrows your options.