Carter County Court Cases (Missouri)

Carter County Courts are judicial bodies that operate at the federal, state, and local level to resolve legal disputes, including both criminal and civil charges in Carter County, Missouri. Courts also create and preserve records about the cases they hear. Many types of courts, including criminal, civil, family, and traffic courts, provide online access to Carter County court case records. These public records may provide information about the defendant and plaintiffs in a case, the charges brought against an individual, the outcome of a trial, any sentences, court decrees, or probation orders, and more. Carter County Court records also have records on divorces, probate for wills and estates, lawsuits filed against businesses, and complaints about sexual harassment or discrimination in Carter County. Court databases often allow the public to search Carter County court cases by the names of people involved.

Van Buren Circuit Court Van Buren MO 105 Main Street 63965 573-323-4513


Carter County District Attorneys prosecute cases on behalf of the public in Carter County, Missouri. This can include both criminal and civil cases. The Carter County DA's Office maintains public records on ongoing cases as well as prior cases. These records include prosecutions for criminal felonies and misdemeanors such as assault, homicide, battery, and robbery, as well as civil cases against businesses or individuals who have violated the law. A Carter County court record search can identify litigants in a case and determine if an individual has any criminal convictions, making it an important part of a Carter County background check. District Attorneys may provide searchable databases of Carter County court cases on their websites.

Carter County Prosecuting Attorney Van Buren MO 504 Main Street 63965 573-323-8480

Carter County Sheriff's Departments help maintain safety and order by stopping crimes and conducting investigations in Carter County, Missouri. As part of their role in law enforcement, the Carter County Sheriff maintains court case records for cases in which their office was involved. This can include records on criminal prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies, investigation records introduced during the court case, and the outcome of a trial, including convictions, sentences, and incarcerations. These Carter County court cases contain important information about an individual's criminal history, and checking court cases is an important step in conducting a thorough Carter County background check. Sheriff's Departments may provide online access to their court records.

Carter County Sheriff's Office Van Buren MO 1 Courthouse Square 63965 573-323-4510

Carter County Sheriffs Department Van Buren MO County Road M-101 63965 573-323-4510


Carter County Police Departments protect the community by stopping crimes and performing investigations in Carter County, Missouri. As part of their law enforcement responsibilities, Carter County Police Departments maintain court case records for any cases in which the police were involved. This can include records on criminal prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies, police records introduced during the Carter County court case, details about the police investigation, and any convictions or sentences. These court cases contain important information about an individual's criminal history, making them a key part of performing a Carter County background check. These records also list whether an individual is on the Missouri sex offender registry. Carter County court case records can be accessed directly from the Police Department, and some departments provide online request forms.

Ellsinore Police Department Ellsinore MO 11 West Cleveland Avenue 63937 573-322-5333

Grandin Police Department Grandin MO 308 5th Street 63943 573-593-4237

Van Buren Police Department Van Buren MO Ballpark Road 63965 573-323-4335